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News 27 Nov
Royal Mail ending rail services 'undermines' government's commitment to freight, DB Cargo CEO tells ministers
Andrea Rossi, DB Cargo's Chief Executive, wrote to Louise Haigh and Peter Hendy after Royal Mail ended its contract with the operator
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News 27 Nov
ORR begins ticket enforcement review as it confirms scope and deadline
The Office of Rail and Road's review was announced by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh earlier this month
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News 27 Nov
HS2 'green tunnel' reaches halfway stage with breakthrough due to join key segments
Work on the 700-metre-long 'green tunnel' in Warwickshire is at the halfway point
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News 27 Nov
HST used in overnight ETCS tests on East Coast Main Line
Two of Network Rail's HST power cars have become the first older generation train to take part in main line digital signalling tests
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Features 27 Nov
Brunel viaduct receives makeover in readiness for new use as part of tram network
An historic Dudley landmark has been undergoing a major restoration ahead of its new use as part of the West Midlands Metro network.
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News 26 Nov
Nine bridges on HS2 among those found by contractor to have welding defects
HS2 has confirmed that nine bridges on its route have been affected by welding defects identified by its contractor, Severfield
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News 26 Nov
Minister provides Midland Main Line electrification update as Network Rail plans next stage of work
The government was asked about the Midland Main Line electrification in the House of Commons
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Fleet 26 Nov
Transport for Wales' tri-mode Class 756s launched as operator explains fleet reshuffle
TfW officially launched its '756' units on November 18 as the first examples began operating in South Wales
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News 26 Nov
RSSB launches new AI Rail Freight safety tool
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has unveiled an AI-powered tool aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of rail freight operations.
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News 26 Nov
Network Rail publishes more spending data in response to supply chain concerns
Members of Network Rail's supply chain had voiced concerns at the RIA conference over communication about upcoming work
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Opinion 26 Nov
Opinion: £100m bat tunnel illustrates HS2’s fundamental faults
Christian Wolmar on what the £100m bat tunnel says about the nature of the HS2 project
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News 25 Nov
Transport for Wales announces 'biggest timetable change for a generation' as more new units enter service
TfW's December timetable changes include later services in South Wales, changes in calling patterns and the introduction of new trains
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News 25 Nov
'Breathtaking composition': HS2's Colne Valley viaduct wins award
HS2's 2.1-mile-long viaduct near Denham has won an award two months after construction work came to an end
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News 25 Nov
Southeastern still unable to accept King Charles III banknotes at ticket machines
The new King Charles III notes have been in circulation since June
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Fleet 25 Nov
Class 379 EMUs being readied for use on Great Northern from next month
All 30 units have been accepted by Govia Thameslink Railway for use on Great Northern operations out of King's Cross
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Opinion 25 Nov
Comment: GBR in 2026 and support for open access and freight
Philip Haigh on new Transport Secretary Louise Haigh’s debut appearance before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.
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Features 25 Nov
GBR a "real winner" for West Midlands - TfWM's Mal Drury-Rose
As Director of Rail at Transport for West Midlands, Mal Drury-Rose is set to play a crucial role as the region targets more control over local rail services.
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News 22 Nov
More than 1,500 railway bridge strikes in 12 months - but number is lowest in five years
Network Rail has listed the ten most bashed bridges in 2023-24
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News 22 Nov
Tributes paid to John Prescott after former Transport Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister dies aged 86
John Prescott died on Wednesday at the age 86
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News 22 Nov
Northumberland Line on course to open next month - but frustrations arise over lack of precise date
The Northumberland Line between Newcastle and Ashington is due to open next month, but despite train times appearing, no exact date has been set
Top Stories
Opinion: This is how we can make ticketing simple and transparent
Christian Wolmar reckons he has a simple plan to sort out the network's confusing fares structure and ticketing anomalies.
Mid-Wales train crash: Poor rail adhesion found on track approaching site of head-on collision
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has said wheel/rail adhesion was "relatively low" on the approach to the scene of Monday's fatal collision
Analysis: GBR is now in motion… but change will be a slow process
In the build-up to July’s General Election, we presented a seven-point manifesto for rail. Howard Johnston assesses progress with point 1: Great British Railway.
Comment: Go-ahead for Euston link?
Revival of the HS2 city terminus could be tied in with station improvements, says our anonymous Industry Insider columnist
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