Latest From Rail
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Network 4 Apr
Decision on how to replace SWR's diesel units needed "within a year or two"
Replacement for Class 158s and '159s' could also affect future development of Salisbury station.
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Network 4 Apr
Network Rail outlines when next Island Line closure for further renewal work will take place
The full route to Ryde Pier is set to reopen at the start of May.
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News 3 Apr
Train Collision with Car due to Signalling Error, RAIB Report Finds
A signalling error where the signaller forgot the level crossing gates were open was the cause of a passenger train collision with a car, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has found.
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News 3 Apr
Grand Central announces Hitachi tri-mode order after securing 11-year track access extension
Open access operator announces £300m deal for Hitachi's first UK tri-mode units.
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News 3 Apr
Track laying under way for Coventry Very Light Rail ahead of city debut
Demonstration track aims to show how the system can be implemented more quickly than traditional trams.
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News 3 Apr
Network Rail "can't support" Lumo Paignton plans as it outlines capacity concerns
Network Rail says no paths exist for a number of services planned on Great Western Main Line.
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News 3 Apr
British firm on the brink of £100 million wagon contract
Mansfield-based firm set to provide Irish operator with 400 wagons.
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Opinion 3 Apr
Comment: GBR must step out of the shadows and show intent
Our regular columnist Christian Wolmar on the challenges that face the development of Great British Railways.
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News 2 Apr
Last few days to enter National Rail Awards 2025
The deadline for entries for this year's National Rail Awards close on April 4
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News 2 Apr
Two new open access cross-country routes set to be submitted to rail regulator
Rail consultants SLC Rail have worked up plans for two new open access routes.
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News 2 Apr
"Massive untapped potential": New Channel Tunnel open access hopefuls detail plans
Gemini Trains CEO speaks to RAIL about firm's plans to start running international services.
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News 2 Apr
Track workers in near miss after line blockage issued for wrong location
RAIB Safety Digest explains how lead worker gave wrong details to signaller.
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News 2 Apr
"Simply incorrect": DfT dismisses suggestions it's downgrading accessibility commitments
Transport Select Committee publishes accessibility report and asks DfT for clarification on rail reform consultation.
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News 2 Apr
New train monitoring and control equipment to be used at Coventry VLR test track
New technology allows vehicle to be controlled remotely.
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Opinion 2 Apr
Analysis: The vision from devolution is not yet in focus
Before last July’s General Election, we devised a seven-point manifesto for Britain’s railways. Richard Wilcock considers the progress on devolution.
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News 1 Apr
Network Rail Eastern region announces new partners for infrastructure framework
Arup and SYSTRA, in a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with strategic delivery partner Skanska, have been awarded a position on Network Rail’s Eastern Region Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), worth £300 million.
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Network 1 Apr
5 key takeaways from the Temple Mills capacity report as both sides claim it supports their view
The ORR-commissioned study has found there is some capacity at Eurostar's depot.
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News 1 Apr
Three operators opt out of displaying real-time performance data at railway stations
Trio of operators decline to take part in government drive to hold firms to account.
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News 1 Apr
Virgin scales back West Coast Main Line open access plan
Operator reduces number of planned services and removes one destination from its application.
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News 31 Mar
Network Rail boss Sir Andrew Haines announces decision to retire
Sir Andrew Haines, the Chief Executive of Network Rail, has announced his decision to retire in October 2025 after seven years at the helm.
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News 31 Mar
"Some capacity can be found" at Eurostar's Temple Mills depot, report finds
Eagerly anticipated report into depot comes as three operators look to challenge Eurostar.
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News 31 Mar
Eurostar and rivals all claim Temple Mills capacity report supports their arguments
Three rival firms want to take on Eurostar and run cross-channel services.
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