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Byford: next TfL deal needs to be long-term deal

TfL Commissioner says Crossrail 2 plans should be 'dusted off'

EXPO: Crossrail's transformative innovations

Our Modern Railways EXPO 2022 blog examines some of the innovations of Crossrail - and its potential legacy.

EXCLUSIVE: Shapps - Crossrail proves UK can deliver

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps speaks exclusively on the record to Modern Railways

Women in Rail awards celebrates excellence

The fifth Women in Rail Awards took place on 19 May at the Roundhouse, Camden.

TPE marks Reston opening

The £20 million Reston station opened to passengers on 23 May.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street visits the HS2 Skills Academy. News Premium

Balfour Beatty Vinci expands job training programmes

Training programmes on High Speed 2 are being expanded to more colleges.

EXPO: Introducing Modern Railways EXPO 2022

The Modern Railways Expo 2022 show looks to the future of Britain's railway.

HS2 nears 25,000 jobs milestone

High Speed 2's workforce is increasing as construction of the new railway ramps up.

ScotRail introduces emergency timetables

Lack of cover for overtime and rest day working is forcing ScotRail to revise - and in some cases slash - its timetable.

‘455’ farewell tour raises £26k for mental health

Enthusiasts onboard the farewell tour for the Class 455s raised more than £26,000 for mental health charity Mind.

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