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‘717s’ cleared for ETCS operation

NR still to approve lineside infrastructure

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RMT members accept NR pay offer

Overwhelming vote in favour of deal

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Avanti West Coast gains six-month extension

Longer term direct award could follow

RMT postpones strikes at 14 TOCs

Further talks to take place

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Harper hails ‘unstoppable momentum’ of rail reform

Industry reacts to announcement of Derby as GBR HQ location

Derby to host Great British Railways’ new HQ

Midlands city to host headquarters of new guiding mind

RIA urges investment as passenger numbers beat pre-Covid levels

Revenue approaching parity too, says Caplan

CrossCountry ‘Dawlish proofs’ Voyager fleet

Software alts improve resilience

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EMR confirms withdrawal of Class 180s

Duties to be taken over by Meridians

Analysis: rail strikes approach decisive phase

Expiry of mandate in May raises stakes

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