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ORR working with Channel Tunnel hopefuls as they try to secure depot space and challenge Eurostar
Two operators, Evolyn and Virgin, want to start their own passenger services through the Channel Tunnel and challenge Eurostar
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Maersk's move from Felixstowe to London Gateway will have implications for rail freight
Shipping company Maersk has announced that it will not be using the port of Felixstowe for larger vessels from next year, instead it will be moving part of its operations to London Gateway in Essex.
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New sanders boost braking on South Western Railway's diesel units
SWR has fitted new sanding equipment, developed by Siemens and funded by Network Rail, to all 39 of its Class 158 and 159 DMUs
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Southeastern to receive 13 Class 377s from Govia Thameslink as part of EMU reshuffle
Govia Thameslink Railway is sending 13 Class 377 units to Southeastern as it introduces 30 EMUs onto its own network
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DRS extends Tesco deal weeks after starting tenth route with supermarket giant
Freight operator DRS has signed a new deal with Tesco which runs into the middle of 2028
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Royal Mail ending rail services 'undermines' government's commitment to freight, DB Cargo CEO tells ministers
Andrea Rossi, DB Cargo's Chief Executive, wrote to Louise Haigh and Peter Hendy after Royal Mail ended its contract with the operator
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ORR begins ticket enforcement review as it confirms scope and deadline
The Office of Rail and Road's review was announced by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh earlier this month
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HS2 'green tunnel' reaches halfway stage with breakthrough due to join key segments
Work on the 700-metre-long 'green tunnel' in Warwickshire is at the halfway point
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HST used in overnight ETCS tests on East Coast Main Line
Two of Network Rail's HST power cars have become the first older generation train to take part in main line digital signalling tests
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Nine bridges on HS2 among those found by contractor to have welding defects
HS2 has confirmed that nine bridges on its route have been affected by welding defects identified by its contractor, Severfield
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Mid-Wales train crash: Poor rail adhesion found on track approaching site of head-on collision
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has said wheel/rail adhesion was "relatively low" on the approach to the scene of Monday's fatal collision
Analysis: GBR is now in motion… but change will be a slow process
In the build-up to July’s General Election, we presented a seven-point manifesto for rail. Howard Johnston assesses progress with point 1: Great British Railway.
RAIL opinion: Aim high for leisure travel
Rail should be our first choice, but our faith must be restored.
