Articles by RAIL magazine - Page 57
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Research cites poor transport as cause of social exclusion
Transport infrastructure in the north of England needs improvements, based on a study claiming a link between positive health, wellbeing and travel requirements
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NR’s Class 313 test unit for sale
Network Rail’s dedicated European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Class 313 test unit 313121 has been put up for sale by public tender
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CrossCountry set for franchise extension
The Department for Transport has announced its intention to make a Direct Award to CrossCountry, following the expiry of its current three-year contract
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DB set to put international freight arm up for sale
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is to prepare a case for a potential sale of up to 100% of its shares in its rail, road and international freight arm DB Schenker (DBS).
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MPs seek clarity on hydrogen’s role
Hydrogen is not a panacea for reaching the net zero emissions target by 2050 but it can grow to become “a big niche” fuel in particular sectors and applications
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Crewe’s record-breaking ‘91’ saved for Bo’ness museum
East Coast Main Line Class 91, 91131, the final locomotive to be built at Crewe Works and a passenger speed record breaker has been handed over for preservation
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Gibb leaves ScotRail amid ‘micro-management’ rumours
The Scottish Government is facing questions over the structure of the publicly run ScotRail, following the departure of the head of its rail holdings company
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Cumbrian coal mine to generate four trains per day
Up to four coal trains per day will run on the Cumbrian Coast Line from Whitehaven, once the town’s new Woodhouse Colliery opens
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Authorities vow to pursue Metro extension beyond Dudley
Almost seven miles of the new West Midlands Metro extension from Dudley to Brierley Hill risks being postponed, or even cancelled.
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Protestors condemn bridge infill at cost of £133,000
A Freedom of Information Request has revealed that National Highways infilled an 1846 bridge over the former Harrogate-Church Fenton line by “guesswork”