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ETCS tested between Hitchin and Welwyn

East Coast Digital Programme moves forward

New record holder: High Speed 2's Colne Valley viaduct. Courtesy HS2 News Premium

Britain’s longest viaduct is completed

2.1-mile long viaduct takes record from Tay Bridge

GBR moves to shadow form

Public Ownership Bill passes final House of Commons stage

FULL locomotive list revealed for the GBRf Gala Weekend

The full locomotive roster for the GB Railfreight Weekend on September 7/8 2024 at the Nene Valley Railway has been revealed confirming the Class 47, 57, 66 and 69 identities planned to attend.

REVEALED: The first locomotive identities for the GBRf Gala!

The first of the GBRf Gala Weekend locomotive identities have been revealed for the September 7/8 event at the Nene Valley Railway. Read the latest event update here.

Contactless rollout expands in September

All c2c stations now covered in scheme

On trial: the Class 802 with traction batteries is being tested on the main line. Courtesy Hitachi Rail News Premium

Battery '802' starts testing

Carbon emissions and fuel consumption predicted to fall by up to 30%

NR cuts access charges for new traffic

New initiative driven by freight growth targets

LNER drivers strike ends with deal

Weekend strikes called off

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