Articles by RAIL magazine - Page 79
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WCML viaducts reinforced by underwater concrete
Specialist divers are pouring underwater concrete to protect a pair of railway viaducts on the West Coast Main Line in Carlisle.
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CBT demands rail freeze to stimulate rail return
Campaigners have urged a rail fares freeze, in response to the Department for Transport’s announcement
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Strike threat over legionella scare
The RMT union has threatened strike action over what it has described as “potentially lethal” legionella bacteria found on Thameslink trains.
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RIA encourages development of hydrogen units
The Railway Industry Association is urging the Government to prioritise new fleets of hydrogen trains in its efforts to create a ‘hydrogen economy’
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Bedwyn passengers bemoan shortage of service
Passengers on Great Western Railway trains to Bedwyn in Wiltshire have complained about continuing unacceptable service.
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Concrete segments to be UK-made
A factory on the Isle of Grain has landed the contract to manufacture the 58,000 pre-cast concrete tunnel segments needed for HS2’s London tunnels.
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GBRf unveils new HQ
Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris officially opened GB Railfreight’s new headquarters in Peterborough on August 11.
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Contactor appointed for Ashington line stations
Reopening of the 18-mile Northumberland line to regular passenger trains has taken a major step forward
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South Wales control centre being readied for connection
South Wales Metro’s new £100 million maintenance & control centre at Taffs Well is taking a big step forward with a start made on installing the rail connection