- Rich Wilcock
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Articles by Rich Wilcock
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Hitachi Rail acquires Omnicom Rail
Hitachi Rail has announced the acquisition of Omnicom, a leading provider of digital rail monitoring solutions, from Balfour Beatty.
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Public consultation planned for Manchester Oxford Road upgrades
Network Rail has launched a public consultation on ambitious plans to modernize Manchester Oxford Road Station, aiming to enhance passenger experience and improve the overall performance of the regional rail network.
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Pay-As-You-Go technology rolled out even further in the South East
From next month, 47 stations across the South East will see tap-in-tap-out ticketing implemented as the government begins with its ambitious plans to modernise the ticketing system across the country’s network.
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Northern begins negotiations with manufacturers for 450 new trains
Northern Trains has taken a significant step towards the largest investment in its history, with the potential to see up to 450 new trains introduced across its network.
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RAIB releases report into Stratford Station passenger fatality
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into the tragic death of a passenger at Stratford Underground station on December 26 2023.
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National Infrastructure Commission chief has doubts over HS2 governance
National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) Chair Sir John Armitt CBE has aired doubts over the governance of HS2 during a Transport Select Committee hearing.
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Freight sector awaits decision to ease Ely bottleneck as capacity is 'exhausted'
Upgrades at Ely and at Haughley Junction remain in the balance, with the rail industry looking to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review later this year for answers.
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Giant Beams Installed for A46 Box Structure as part of HS2 project
Construction of a massive 14,500-tonne box structure, designed to carry the new HS2 line beneath the A46 Kenilworth Bypass, has reached a significant milestone.
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Calls grow for full East West Rail electrification to boost freight
Rail Minister Lord Hendy is in favour of discontinuous electrification, but the freight sector wants a longer-term strategy for full electrification
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Rail leaders honoured in New Year's Honours List
Network Rail Chief Executive, Andrew Haines, has been awarded a Knighthood in the King's New Year Honours list.
