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VIDEO: Fit-out of Crossrail tunnels – Royal Oak to Bond Street

FIRST PICTURES: Brand new trains for Essex and London taking shape

The first images of c2c's Class 387s under construction have been released.

Chilterns Route Study to tackle capacity challenges

A new connection could linke Chiltern Main Line to a planned station at Old Oak Common, to provide additional capacity and access to both Crossrail and HS2

Driver training starts for Anglia’s second locomotive-hauled set

Driver training using Class 68s begins ahead of their introduction into traffic on Abellio Greater Anglia passenger duties.

McLoughlin quizzed on state of UK rolling stock

During a Q&A session on June 30, Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin fielded a number of questions relating to rolling stock.

Rebuilt ‘73/9s’ take over all Caledonian Sleeper work

Caledonian Sleeper no longer uses Class 67s on its trains from Edinburgh Waverley to the Highlands, because sufficient rebuilt Class 73/9s are now available.

Government wants more services and longer trains on new South West franchise

More trains and more space for passengers form key elements of the new South West franchise.

RAIB recommendations to reduce ‘trap and drag’ incidents

Trains could be fitted with sensitive door-edge technology following conclusion of review into accident where passenger was dragged along a platform .

More capacity for Anglia with second locomotive hauled set

A second locomotive-hauled set is to be introduced in East Anglia to cover for a shortage in diesel multiple units.

Is HS2 under threat from Brexit?

Suggestions have been made that HS2 is under threat of being cancelled, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.