Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 3
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Class 379 Electrostars begin new duties on Great Northern services
First service involving Class 379s ran from London King's Cross on Tuesday February 10.
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TfL conducts internal investigation after death of passenger at Stratford station
RAIB report highlighted concerns of operator distraction after passenger on tracks was killed.
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Industry workshop advances policies on stranded trains after lengthy waits
Office of Rail and Road and Transport Focus convened staff from train operators and Network Rail.
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Signalling upgrade complete on East West Rail phase one ahead of 2025 launch
A cutting-edge signalling system developed for the East West Rail route is now ready for trains after a successful period of testing, Network Rail has confirmed.
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Boost for rail freight as Mode Shift Revenue Support scheme extended
The mode shift revenue support scheme (MSRS) for rail freight has been extended by a year and will now end on 31 March 2026 the Department for Transport has confirmed.
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News Analysis: GBR searches for answers to ticketing simplification
THE future under Great British Railways is one which few are privy to yet. But one area where it does appear to be marching forward with a clarity and purpose is ticketing.
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RAIB releases report into passenger train derailment after striking fallen trees
A passenger train derailed after striking two trees that had fallen onto the tracks near Roudham Heath, Norfolk, according to a report released by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).
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Rachel Reeves announces new East Coast Main Line station during Oxfordshire speech
Chancellor stopped short of confirming it will be on East West Rail, though said customers could reach Cambridge in 'under 30 minutes'.
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Rail freight operators fight for paths in East Coast Main Line timetable recast
Passenger operators have agreed to a new ECML timetable, but freight sector has. concerns about pathing.
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West Midlands Railway Completes £5 Million Depot Upgrade in Coventry
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has successfully completed a £5 million upgrade at its Coventry North Yard depot, enhancing the maintenance and stabling facilities for its new Class 730 electric trains.