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Commonwealth Games success in West Midlands
An estimated two million journeys were made on rail in the West Midlands during the Commonwealth Games, according to West Midlands Trains
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Stadler to unveil rolling stock and services for the first time at InnoTrans 2022
Hydrogen FLIRT to be unveiled at Berlin show
Portishead funding gap filled
A further £35.5 million has been committed towards reopening the line to Portishead, which authorities say should help plug a funding gap
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Special HST trip to the Severn Valley Railway on 27 September
Impasse over TfL funding continues
The latest short extension to Government funding for Transport for London expired at midday on 3 August, still without a sign of a long-term deal being agreed
Decarbonising the Western
A Network Rail strategy sets out a six-stage approach to eliminating diesel trains
Network Rail consults on maintenance reforms
Talks start with unions about NR's modernisation drive: RMT disputes 'unconditional' pay offer
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Following on from a successful debut in 2023, our two-day event in Scotland returns with a focus on developments on both the rail and bus networks north of the border.
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The brainchild of Chartered Institution of Railway Operators luminary and former West Dorset MP Chris Loder, the Golden Whistles event was founded in 2010 to promote best practice and celebrate excellence in railway operations.
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Our Rail in Wales and the West conference moves to Swindon for 2025. With the exciting plans in for improvements in Wales and the Borders and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.
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Founded in 1998, the Awards are the annual event at which everybody keen on seeing innovation in the railway sector meets up to discuss and celebrate the brightest ideas in the industry.
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