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Rail travel rebounds from Covid restrictions
Passenger numbers on the rail network were five times higher between April and June this year than for the same period in 2020 according to the latest statistics released by the Office of Rail and Road.
First ‘365s’ sent for scrap
Scrapping of the 40-strong Class 365 EMU fleet began on 30 September, when Nos 365501/511 were moved to Booths at Rotherham.
To Market Harborough and beyond?
With Midland main line electrification from Bedford to Corby completed, Network Rail is setting its sights on the wiring continuing north from Kettering
VIDEO: Minister highlights importance of rail in levelling up
Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson told the Rail in the North of England conference he wants to give the region the boost it deserves
Infrastructure matters at Rail in the Midlands Conference
Network Rail North West and Central Region Managing Director Tim Shoveller will be amongst the speakers at the Modern Railways Fourth Friday Club Rail in the Midlands Conference at Derby Arena on 4 November.
Track spread in Sheffield freight derailment
Track spreading on a set of points at the north end of Sheffield Midland station caused Freightliner’s 02.13 Hope (Earles Sidings) to Dewsbury cement train to derail on 11 November 2020, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch.
EMR takes stock
East Midlands Railway MD WILL ROGERS and Operations Director PAUL BARNFIELD update PHILIP SHERRATT on progress with the operator’s investment plan
NR starts annual leaf-busting campaign
Network Rail's North West & Central Region has started its annual rail head treatment programme to combat leaf fall.
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