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First ETCS ‘180’ tested at RIDC
The First in Class 180 has been tested with ETCS onboard equipment at Network Rail's Rail Innovation & Development Centre.
Glasgow and Edinburgh Map
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Bellrock and Angel improve monitoring
Belrock Technology's Lumen software is helping to improve the accuracy of fault alerts for Angel Trains.
The Queen marks Elizabeth line completion
The Queen made an unexpected visit to Paddington Elizabeth Line station to mark the route's completion ahead of its imminent opening.
VolkerRail fined £550,000 over health and safety failings
2m deep trench collapsed, seriously injuring worker
Very Light Rail gears up for annual conference
Delegates will discuss the latest developments in VLR at the second annual conference on 16 June.
Mayor Khan reopens LU’s Bank branch
The Bank branch of London Underground has reopened following major works to expand Bank station.
Trent Valley platform partially closed
Part of Platform 3 at Lichfield Trent Valley has been closed due to structural issues.
Dartmoor Line goes hourly
Hourly services start on the Dartmoor Line from Exeter to Okehampton from 15 May.
Upcoming Events
Golden Whistle Awards
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The brainchild of Chartered Institution of Railway Operators luminary and former West Dorset MP Chris Loder, the Golden Whistles event was founded in 2010 to promote best practice and celebrate excellence in railway operations.
Sponsored by Tracsis, Porterbrook and Resonate
Rail in Wales and the West
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Our Rail in Wales and the West conference moves to Swindon for 2025. With the exciting plans in for improvements in Wales and the Borders and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
In association with Rail Forum
Railway Innovation Awards
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Founded in 1998, the Awards are the annual event at which everybody keen on seeing innovation in the railway sector meets up to discuss and celebrate the brightest ideas in the industry.
In partnership with the Railway Industry Association
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Golden Spanner Awards
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The Golden Spanners is an annual event at which all those interested in railway rolling stock meet to discuss best practice and celebrate excellence in train maintenance.
Sponsored by Houghton International, Porterbrook and Resonate
Public Transport Scotland
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Following on from a successful debut in 2023, our two-day event in Scotland returns with a focus on developments on both the rail and bus networks north of the border.
Sponsored by Lothian, Porterbrook, Tracsis, Mellor and Resonate
In association with Rail Forum
Rail in Oxfordshire and the Midlands
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This year we visit a new city for our Midlands conference, Oxford in the South of the region
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
In association with Oxfordshire County Council and the Rail Forum