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Fleet
Transport for Wales begins testing Class 398 tram-trains on South Wales Metro
First unit ventured out onto the South Wales Metro on April 15.
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British Steel: scale of impact Scunthorpe closure would have on freight train drivers revealed
DB Cargo UK currently operates around 70 trains a week carrying raw materials between Immingham and Scunthorpe.
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Network Rail prepares for year-long road closure in Stockport
Network Rail is expecting work at Greek Street Roundabout in Stockport to result in “as little disruption as possible” to the West Coast Main line when work begins on the site on April 19.
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Network
Eurostar "not blocking access" after report says capacity exists at Temple Mills
Operator says its stance is ensuring rivals' train modifications are feasible and align with network requirements".
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People get stuck in brand new station lift on two occasions within nine days of opening
A mother and child get stuck on the first day before two pensioners become trapped eight days later.
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Network
New stations on Birmingham's Camp Hill line unlikely to open in 2025
Those behind the scheme were unable to confirm when passengers can use new stations.
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Transport Secretary: government still sees role for open access
Heidi Alexander makes comment during visit to Hitachi factory to mark Grand Central's order for nine tri-mode units.
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Fleet
Inside EMR's refurbished Class 170 as operator begins to roll out "consistent look" across its fleets
EMR shows off first of 44 units that will be refurbished over the next two-three years.
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People
Fears of skills being lost as railway industry sheds thousands of jobs
National Skills Academy for Rail says a shortage of work is having an impact.
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Network
Explained: how station on Transpennine Route Upgrade will look after new platforms and line installed
First half of Yorkshire station's new island platform will be constructed over the Easter weekend.
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5 key takeaways from the Temple Mills capacity report as both sides claim it supports their view
The ORR-commissioned study has found there is some capacity at Eurostar's depot.
Network Rail boss Sir Andrew Haines announces decision to retire
Sir Andrew Haines, the Chief Executive of Network Rail, has announced his decision to retire in October 2025 after seven years at the helm.
Last few days to enter National Rail Awards 2025
The deadline for entries for this year's National Rail Awards close on April 4
Comment: The Conservative mistake that Labour has yet to rectify
Christian Wolmar on the policy legacy that Labour won't correct.
