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British Steel unveiled as RAIL Live 2025's headline partner for sustainability
RAIL Live is delighted to reveal British Steel as this year’s headline partner for sustainability for this year’s event which takes place between 18-19 June at Porterbook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire.
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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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Grange-over-Sands derailment caused by 'temporary' flood pipe being damaged during maintenance
Rail Accident Investigation Branch publishes report into derailment after train went over 'hidden void'.
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Former BR and Virgin Trains press officer Allan McLean dies aged 78
He played a key role in saving the Anglo-Scottish sleeper services and reopening the Borders Railway.
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Cost of Docklands Light Railway’s delayed new trains nears £1 billion
Still no date as to when 'B23' units will enter service on DLR
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Elizabeth line service involved on overspeed incident after driver became 'confused about train's location'
Class 345 unit went over set of points at almost double the permissible speed after being re-routed
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LNER confirms Bradford departure times for additional King's Cross services
Operator will have seven services a day Monday-Saturday from May linking Bradford Forster Square and London King's Cross
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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.
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ASLEF union balloting over dismissal of Hull Trains driver
Union is calling for the driver fired by open access operator to be reinstated
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Comment: A critical year for HS2’s prospects beyond Birmingham
With HS2 under the spotlight at two Parliamentary committee hearings in December, Philip Haigh examines the plans for a reset in 2025.
Comment: Open access operations - is the government for or against?
The government has been sending mixed messages over its support for open access. Christian Wolmar looks at where this leaves the investing operators.
Analysis: Rail freight sector must bide its time for a clear strategy
How is our new government faring on rail reform? In our Manifesto for Rail series, Howard Johnston turns in this issue to freight.
Comment: The path to a railway that “serves passengers better”
Passengers can expect a boost in rail punctuality from 2026 - but not necessarily because more trains are running on time. Philip Haigh explains why.
