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Curtailed HS2 Phase 2b unlikely to meet strategic priorities
The Government's preferred option for HS2's Eastern Leg may not meet its strategic priorities, according to a report made public on 24 January.
Canary Wharf station transferred to TfL
TfL has taken possession of Canary Wharf station on Crossrail.
Curzon Street transforms Birmingham
High Speed 2’s station in central Birmingham is set to transform the city’s rail architecture while recognising its history. ANDY RODEN examines the plan for this major architectural statement on Britain’s new railway
Commonwealth Ambition
MALCOLM HOLMES, Executive Director at West Midlands Rail Executive, and DENISE WETTON, Central Route Director at Network Rail, tell PHILIP SHERRATT how this summer’s Commonwealth Games will be a major milestone in the region’s post-Covid recovery
Christmas progress for CVL upgrade
A blockade of the Core Valley Lines (CVL) north of Pontypridd from 27 December to 6 January enabled Transport for Wales to undertake a variety of works, including installation of foundations for electrification masts.
‘323’ sander contract awarded
AB Rail (part of AB Hoses & Fittings Ltd) has been selected to fit Dual Variable Rate Sanders (DVRS) to Class 323 EMUs.
First seeks bi-modes for TPE and ‘Night Riviera’
Could new locos for TPE and GWR's 'Night Riviera' be on the cards? FirstGroup has invited expressions of interest to supply bi-mode locomotives for the operations.
HS2’s Crewe-Manchester Bill enters Parliament
The Bill for the Crewe-Manchester section of HS2 has been submitted to Parliament.
Table-toppers improving
Reliability growth in New Train TIN-watch is slow, but there are more graduates on the horizon
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