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Hybrid ‘168’ a first step in Chiltern decarbonisation

Loco-hauled sets on notice as operator develops fleet strategy

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Production starts of HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct segments

Construction of deck segments for HS2's Colne Valley Viaduct has started.

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Driver convicted after Merseyrail crash

The driver of a Merseyrail train which collided with the buffers at Kirkby on 13 March 2021 has been convicted.

ScotRail restarts pre-Christmas timetable from 14 February

ScotRail is reintroducing its pre-Christmas timetable from February 14 as the number of staff with Covid falls.

Manchester Piccadilly lift improvements start

New lifts are being installed on platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station.

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HS2 supports National Apprentice Week

High Speed 2 and contractors are recruiting another intake of apprentices to help build the new railway.

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TfL gains two-week funding extension

A two-week funding extension has been agreed between the Government and TfL.

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EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Eight years after the breach: latest Dawlish progress

Work on the second phase of Dawlish resilience works continues, eight years after the railway was breached by a storm.

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Haines: IRP criticism ‘profoundly unhelpful’

NR Chief says promise of rail investment should be welcomed

Entries invited for Railway Innovation Awards 2022

HS2 CEO to address awards event on 1 July

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