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News
HS2 rejects cost claim on redesigns
HS2 Ltd says estimates of the cost of redesigns to its future trains are incorrect.
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CPT welcomes exemptions for rail replacement coaches
The CPT, which represents bus and coach companies, is welcoming a Department for Transport announcement of exemptions to Accessible Information Regulations (AIR) for coaches used on rail replacement services.
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Fleet
RAIB warns that lessons have not been learnt as it releases overspeeding report at Spital Junction
A recent investigation by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) into a train overspeeding incident at Spital Junction, near Peterborough, has highlighted significant safety concerns.
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Network Rail cites weather as a key cause for an increase in delays
Rail delays relating to weather are now the highest on record, according to Network Rail.
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Revised pay offer in Scotland goes to union vote
ASLEF staff at ScotRail and the Caledonian Sleeper, both nationalised by the Scottish government two years ago, have been balloted on a revised pay offer.
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“Doing nothing is not an option” – Report into Midlands North West rail link released
A new report has outlined a plan to create a high-speed rail link between the Midlands and the North of England, aiming to address the region's growing capacity constraints.
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Opinion
Upturn in TPE’s fortunes is a good advertisement for public ownership
Christian Wolmar on the hard facts of renationalisation.
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Ex-Transport for Wales Class 175s heading to Great Western Railway?
The Department for Transport looks set to approve the transfer of the Angel Trains Class 175 fleet for use by Great Western Railway.
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Disruption updates to be broadcast on affected trains
Driver-only operated trains in some areas will be able to automatically warn passengers of disruption from next spring in an effort to cut incidents where passengers self-evacuate from trains.
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National Rail Awards 2024: the results (more pictures added)
Full results from RAIL’s 2024 National Rail Awards, Britain’s biggest and most respected rail awards which recognise and reward people, companies and initiatives that demonstrate innovation and excellence.
