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GBR launches Whole Industry Strategic Plan call for evidence
Views are being sought to shape the Whole Industry Strategic Plan in a call for evidence.
Heaton-Harris officially opens Werrington dive-under
The Werrington dive-under has been officially opened by Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris.
Tyneside signalling to be upgraded
Signalling is being upgraded in North East England on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Alstom-Hitachi to build £2bn HS2 train fleet
Alstom and Hitachi have won the contract to build 54 trains for High Speed 2.
DB ESG wins TfW Mk 4 door deal
DB ESG is to fit Selective Door Opening to TfW Wales Rail's fleet of Mk 4 coaches.
Electrification in north’s decarbonisation plan
Transport for the North wants more electrification to decarbonise rail in Northern England.
HoW works completed on time
Network Rail has successfully complete a 16-day blockade of the Heart of Wessex line.
Chiltern wins six year National Rail Contract
Chiltern Railways has won a six-year National Rail Contract from the Department for Transport.
HS2 starts Long Itchington tunnelling
Tunnel boring has started on High Speed 2's Long Itchington Wood tunnel.
Barmouth Viaduct repairs extended
Further corroded timbers mean repairs to Barmouth Viaduct will take longer than expected.
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