Articles by RAIL magazine - Page 59
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DfT pledges millions for latest rail innovation schemes
A self-powered bogie, technology to pinpoint cable theft, and decarbonisation schemes are among the winners of the latest ‘First of a Kind’ government grants.
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HS2 signs boost RBL Industries
HS2 Ltd’s contract for the supply of temporary signs for its construction sites has taken its spending with Royal British Legion companies to over £100,000
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Industry urged to get behind ETCS digital signalling
The challenge of introducing in-cab-only ‘moving block’ signalling on a busy main line “is worth it - but everyone must own the project”.
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£745m business case prepared for Leamside revival
The reopening of at least part of the mothballed 21-mile Leamside Line in County Durham could become a serious prospect
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RIA: rail offers jobs, income and social opportunities
Job opportunities, higher wages and huge time savings are among the principal social and economic benefits that the rail industry can deliver for Britain
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Swiss set world record for longest passenger train
Switzerland’s metre gauge Rhaetian Railway (RhB) achieved global attention on October 29 by breaking the record for the longest passenger train ever operated.
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HS2 working with suppliers to keep costs under control
HS2 Phase 1 remains within its overall budget of £44.6 billion, including a contingency reserve, but concerns continue at the steady increase in cost.
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ORR identifies areas for NR to improve performance
Network Rail can “do more to help” passenger and freight train performance, says the Office of Rail and Road.
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Ivanhoe Line reopening moves closer as NR funds survey
A target date of 2026 has been put on the return of passenger services to the Leicester-Burton-on-Trent ‘Ivanhoe Line’.
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Spring opening for delayed Wolverhampton Metro
The 750-yard extension of the West Midlands Metro line into Wolverhampton station will not carry its first passengers until at least next spring