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Features 12 Mar
In defence of the train drivers - Interview with Mick Whelan
After two years of strike action, ASLEF struck a deal with the new government in September. For Mick Whelan, it was just another chapter in his fight for his members. RICHARD WILCOCK speaks to the union chief
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News 12 Mar
Passenger train cancellations reach highest level in ORR's latest performance report
Latest Office of Rail and Road numbers show increase in cancellations and dip in 'on-time' arrivals.
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News 12 Mar
Class 221 runs to Wrexham as part of open access operator's training programme
Off-lease Voyager unit used by Alstom to check platforms at stations on proposed open access service between Wrexham and London.
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Fleet 12 Mar
Networker cull begins as former Southeastern Class 466s go for scrap
A handful of two-car units have been taken to South Wales for scrap.
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News 12 Mar
GBRf begins its own steel slab flow to Tata Steel's Port Talbot works
GBRf steel slab flow to run alongside existing DB Cargo UK services.
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Opinion 12 Mar
Guest Comment: Rail devolution under GBR
Will there be local control or a guiding mind, asks Rail Partners Chief Executive Andy Bagnall.
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Features 12 Mar
Railway 200: Gearing up for the ‘Greatest Gathering’
The ‘Greatest Gathering’ at Alstom's Litchurch Lane factory in Derby will be one of the biggest events during this year's celebrations, explains Peter Plisner.
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News 11 Mar
Construction of new station building set to start four years after original was demolished
Greater Anglia signs contract with construction firm to complete long-awaited work.
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Fleet 11 Mar
GWR confirms Class 175s will enter service this year
All 26 operational units will be leased by the operator.
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News 11 Mar
Cost pressures set to curtail plans for total London Underground step-free access
Mayor of London outlines plans to improve step-free access across the Underground network.
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Fleet 10 Mar
Final batch of bitumen wagons moved from Preston Docks for storage
A total of 30 wagons are now in storage after a flow between Preston Docks and Teesside ended in late 2024.
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News 10 Mar
Scottish Labour vows to end peak fares despite trial not leading to sufficient demand increase
Pledge made to axe peak fares "for good" if it wins the next Scottish election.
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News 10 Mar
New study presents vision for fares reform which would 'bring in new customers'
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has set out a pathway for an easy-to-understand system.
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Opinion 10 Mar
Guest comment: Will the new railway really be open to open access?
A legal view by Jason Chamberlain, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
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Features 10 Mar
Railway 200: Brunel's timber viaducts of Cornwall
In his latest tribute to Britain’s railway infrastructure, Dr Joseph Brenann travels to Cornwall to honour the great Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
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News 7 Mar
Female-managed and operated freight train runs ahead of International Women’s Day
More than 20 women from Network Rail, Freightliner, Mendip Rail and Heidelberg Materials come together to manage and run freight train.
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News 7 Mar
Signals, points and track to be renewed during series of West Coast Main Line closures
Work will take place on nine separate weekends between late March and early June.
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News 7 Mar
Network Rail wages war on Welsh vegetation as new plan improves efficiency
Heart of Wales teams managing half a mile of vegetation per night as part of project across Wales and Borders network.
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Features 7 Mar
Review: ScotRail with a 'Spirit of Scotland' rover ticket
In the first of a three-part Scottish Special, RAIL’s latest mystery shopper survey covers Ayrshire and Galloway - including the reduced service to Stranraer.
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News 6 Mar
Rail reliability data at stations launched as government pushes for greater accountability
Rail passengers across England can now access real-time data on the punctuality and reliability of their local train services, as new station-level statistics have gone live.
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News 6 Mar
CrossCountry planning to reinstate additional services on key routes from May
Industry consultation has been held on plans to reinstate additional services on Reading and Bristol routes.
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News 6 Mar
How a 'UK first' has been achieved at HS2's Delta Junction viaduct
HS2 Ltd has completed the first viaduct section at the Warwickshire site.
Top Stories
An open invitation or mixed messages for open access ?
Ministers appeared to back the latest open access deal guaranteeing private operation within a nationalised railway. Peter Plisner looks at the state of play.
Comment: Open access operations - is the government for or against?
The government has been sending mixed messages over its support for open access. Christian Wolmar looks at where this leaves the investing operators.
How AI is improving safety on the UK network
Often portrayed negatively in the media, Artificial Intelligence is an innovation that can be a force for good - as it certainly is on the railways.
Comment: A critical year for HS2’s prospects beyond Birmingham
With HS2 under the spotlight at two Parliamentary committee hearings in December, Philip Haigh examines the plans for a reset in 2025.
Comment: how my predictions for 2024 measured up
Looking back to this time last year, it seems his crystal ball was on good form for 2024, says our regular columnist Christian Wolmar.
Analysis: Rail freight sector must bide its time for a clear strategy
How is our new government faring on rail reform? In our Manifesto for Rail series, Howard Johnston turns in this issue to freight.
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