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Stagecoach settles huge boundary fares legal case
Stagecoach South West Trains (SSWT) has settled a long-running legal case worth £25 million with train passengers in one of the largest class action cases of its kind in the UK.
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Station museum celebrates wartime role of Malvern radar experts
A new museum at Great Malvern railway station recalls the work of the technology experts in Malvern who contributed to Britain’s role in winning the Second World War.
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Eurostar to expand fleet after strong financial results
Eurostar Group has unveiled plans to increase its fleet by investing in up to 50 new trains.
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Government’s infrastructure advisers call for long-term rail plan
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) says the Government needs to flesh out its railway proposals in northern England and the Midlands.
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Famous St Rollox Works in Glasgow to reopen
The famous St Rollox rail depot in Glasgow is set to be re-opened after train manufacturer Gibson’s Engineering announced that it was to open its new engineering facility on the site.
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HS2 completes second Wendover Viaduct deck slide
HS2 completed its latest stage in its complex year-long project as it slid a part of the half-kilometre Wendover Dean Viaduct bridge deck into position.
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RIA appoints new chairman
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced Noel Travers as its new chairman. Travers will join the RIA board on 3 June, replacing David Tonkin, who is stepping down after seven years in the post.
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RSSB launches five-year health and safety strategy to combat industry issues
A new health and safety policy has been issued by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB).
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Excavation on HS2 tunnels passes halfway point
Construction on the network of tunnels for HS2 has now passed the half way point, it has been revealed.
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RIA argues for battery electrics to replace diesel trains
Government should order battery electric trains to replace the 1,100 oldest diesel units in service.
