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Trial operations start on Crossrail
Trial operations have started on Crossrail - but no opening date has been announced.
A REVOLUTION FOR THE PICCADILLY LINE
A new generation of trains for the Piccadilly Line is now under construction. Siemens Director of Major Programmes DAVE HOOPER and TfL Programme Delivery Engineer SIMON FORD talk to ANDY RODEN about the challenges in designing and introducing them
Integrated Rail Plan axes full HS2 network
The Integrated Rail Plan is axing the full High Speed 2 scheme, but electrification of the Midland main line to Sheffield is promised. PHILIP SHERRATT
Siemens challenges HS2 train contract award
▄ Preferred Joint Venture bid failed on technical assessment
▄ Injunction sought to halt ministerial approval
▄ Third legal challenge after CAF and Talgo
Bletchley flyover is completed
East West Rail's Bletchley flyover has been completed and is now ready for track laying.
Nominations open for Women in Rail Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Women in Rail Awards.
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