Latest From Rail
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News 5 Feb
Report on Temple Mills depot space due with ORR soon as operators press case to rival Eurostar
An external consultant has been appointed by the Office of Rail and Road to examine the depot.
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News 5 Feb
HS2 bridge deck slid into place over road and railway in four-day move
The bridge deck for Small Dean Viaduct near Wendover was moved into place over the first weekend of February.
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Fleet 5 Feb
DB Cargo Class 66 recovered for repairs after months out of traffic
Locomotive has been stopped at an aggregates terminal since last summer.
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Features 5 Feb
Railway 200: the vital heritage still on the ‘at risk’ radar
Much is being done to conserve historic rail structures, but as we enter the bicentenary year, some are still at risk. Dr Joseph Brennan picks a few key ones.
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News 4 Feb
DRS begins new three-year aggregates flow - first phase to save more than 2,000 lorry journeys
Direct Rail Services ran its first train carrying 750 tonnes of material on January 31.
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News 4 Feb
RAIB releases report into passenger train derailment after striking fallen trees
A passenger train derailed after striking two trees that had fallen onto the tracks near Roudham Heath, Norfolk, according to a report released by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).
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News 4 Feb
Mayor of London asks TfL to look at alternatives to win back passengers after off-peak fares trial
A trial to offer off-peak fares on a Friday did not lead to an increase in passenger numbers.
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News 4 Feb
Enabling work at brand new railway station due to start this month
New station in Gloucestershire will be built close to the site of the original which closed 60 years ago.
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Fleet 4 Feb
Pair of Class 68s rehired by DRS for short-term use are returned to owner
Two diesel locomotives were used on the Railhead Treatment Train
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News 4 Feb
Transport for London awaits approval for Bakerloo Line upgrade
TfL wants to resignal the line, install a new depot and sidings and replace the 1972 stock
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News 3 Feb
Tyne and Wear Metro bids to overcome setbacks as it introduces new trains
It will be at least two years before the transformation of the network is complete.
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Fleet 3 Feb
Class 37 employed on Network Rail monitoring duties after return to traffic
Veteran loco returns to traffic and returns to its old haunts
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Features 3 Feb
Train test: are SWR’s Arterios worth the wait?
Pip Dunn tests South Western Railway’s Class 701s now that they are in traffic.
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Features 3 Feb
Review: Midlands' minor inconveniences all add up
In our latest undercover assessment of how the railway treats passengers, our Mystery Shopper travels around popular Midlands destinations with five operators.
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News 1 Feb
National Rail Awards 2025: Entries now open for this year's 'Railway Oscars'
A new category has been added for this year's awards, with entries now open.
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News 1 Feb
Rural society wins legal battle against Government over Greater Anglia station car park
Dedham Vale Society took the Government to court over an extension to Manningtree station car park.
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News 31 Jan
The Greatest Gathering: Tickets back on sale for Alstom's Railway 200 event after launch event
Three-day event at Litchurch Lane in Derby takes place in August.
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News 31 Jan
Avanti West Coast to challenge West Coast Main Line journey record as part of Railway 200
Pendolino to take on 41-year record for the fastest journey between London and Glasgow.
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News 31 Jan
Plans for new transport hub and entrance to 'transform' Bristol Temple Meads unveiled
New car park, cycle hub and pedestrian access routes planned in project estimated to cost £30 million.
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News 31 Jan
Network Rail outlines work during two-week closure of North Downs line to Gatwick
Signalling, vegetation, cutting, track and level crossings all included in 16-day engineering possession between Guildford and Reigate.
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
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