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Glenfinnan Viaduct refurbishment enters new phase
The world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct has entered a new phase in its £3.4m refurbishment project. Using a special rope access technique, technicians are scaling the 100ft high structure, which sits on the West Highland Line near Fort William.
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Further details on rail reform emerge
More detail and reaction on what to expect from the government’s rail reform has emerged. The King set out planned reform to the railways in the state opening of parliament yesterday (July 17) with many of Labour’s manifesto pledges for rail reform included.
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Congham bridge infill allowed to remain
The national storm over the infilling of redundant bridges and tunnel has taken a rare turn with a local authority losing its legal battle against National Highways.
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Irish Rail reports strong growth in 2023
Iarnród Eireann’s 2023 Annual Report reveals significant growth in passenger journeys and a robust financial performance.
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ScotRail axes services due to driver shortage
More than one-quarter of trains have been suddenly axed by nationalised ScotRail, owing to worsening industrial relations that has resulted in a driver shortage.
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New trains into traffic enables older multiple units to switch operators
A host of new trains entered traffic in early June 2024
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Five types of diesel to join LSL’s historic tour
InterCity operation announces first multi-traction tour to use five types of ex-BR diesel heritage locomotives.
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Opinion
Rail Minister Hendy has a tough job… but the skills to succeed
“Hendy will now have to demonstrate every facet of those political skills that enabled him to shift seamlessly from Livingstone to Johnson”
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King’s Speech promises laws to nationalise train operations and set up GBR
The King has just delivered his speech at the State Opening of Parliament, setting out the coming year’s parliamentary agenda included laws to deliver the new Labour government’s railway policies.
