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NR gears up for Easter engineering works

Major programme affects WCML

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Chiltern to operate first phase of EWR

National Rail Contract amended

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Mission complete! HS2’s first twin-bore tunnel is bored

Breakthrough at Long Itchington Wood

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Stalybridge works pass halfway point

Track and signalling upgraded

Five new challenges for BRDC

Event set for record attendance

Railway holds Covid memorial services

Ceremonies remember service and those who died during pandemic

First TfW Class 398 arrives at Taff’s Well

Trains to begin operation in 2024

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Leisure drives rail travel – GBRTT

Revenue more than commuting and business combined

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Rethink for HS2 Euston station as costs soar to £4.8bn

National Audit office calls for rethink on plans

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MML electrification could be shelved to pay for HS2

Wires to Nottingham/Sheffield at risk of cancellation

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