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Grand Central announces Hitachi tri-mode order after securing 11-year track access extension
Open access operator announces £300m deal for Hitachi's first UK tri-mode units.
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Last few days to enter National Rail Awards 2025
The deadline for entries for this year's National Rail Awards close on April 4
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Two new open access cross-country routes set to be submitted to rail regulator
Rail consultants SLC Rail have worked up plans for two new open access routes.
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"Massive untapped potential": New Channel Tunnel open access hopefuls detail plans
Gemini Trains CEO speaks to RAIL about firm's plans to start running international services.
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Track workers in near miss after line blockage issued for wrong location
RAIB Safety Digest explains how lead worker gave wrong details to signaller.
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"Simply incorrect": DfT dismisses suggestions it's downgrading accessibility commitments
Transport Select Committee publishes accessibility report and asks DfT for clarification on rail reform consultation.
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New train monitoring and control equipment to be used at Coventry VLR test track
New technology allows vehicle to be controlled remotely.
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Network Rail Eastern region announces new partners for infrastructure framework
Arup and SYSTRA, in a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with strategic delivery partner Skanska, have been awarded a position on Network Rail’s Eastern Region Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), worth £300 million.
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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.
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Three operators opt out of displaying real-time performance data at railway stations
Trio of operators decline to take part in government drive to hold firms to account.
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