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Modern Railways October 2020 issue: video podcast
Our 'Pan Up' correspondent Ian Walmsley returns to host our latest video podcast talking about the contents of the October 2020 issue of the magazine. The video includes contributions from Editor Philip Sherratt and Industry and Technology Editor Roger Ford.
MML wires go live
Overhead wires between Bedford and Corby on the Midland main line were energised for testing over the weekend of 22-23 August.
Crossrail opening slips again to 2022
Opening of the central section of the Elizabeth Line between Paddington and Abbey Wood has been delayed again and is now scheduled for the first half of 2022.
COVID FRANCHISE COSTS REVEALED
THE DEPARTMENT for Transport paid £2.28 billion to train operators...
EDINBURGH DEAL FOR SIEMENS
SIEMENS MOBILITY has been awarded a contract covering electrification,...
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