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Time is not on our side

Can we afford to wait for rail reform?

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Bradford will benefit from IRP, says Minister

Light rail boost is preferable to new line to Manchester, claims Stephenson

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Waterside service could be restored in 2024

CONFIDENCE IS growing that the green light will be given for passenger services to be restored on the Waterside line on the west side of Southampton Water under the ‘Restoring Your Railway’ programme

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GBR HQ: place your bets

The answer to the ultimate question is 42. The number of bidders for the new 222 Marylebone Road

Trackwatch - May 2022 issue

Our monthly summary of network changes

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Staycation Express suspended for 2022

RAIL CHARTER Services has confirmed that its summer service over the Settle to Carlisle line, popularly called the Staycation Express, will not operate in 2022.

Anglia pioneers 21st Century Operations

■ Network Operations Strategy starting to deliver
■ Liverpool Street IECC pilots radical reorganisation
■ Key role for Luminate TMS

Midlands network gears up for Commonwealth Games

The Emergency Intervention Unit is part of plans to keep the Midlands' rail network running smoothly during the Commonwealth Games

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South Western signals upgraded

The major schemes at Feltham and on the Portsmouth Direct line are headlining the Control Period 6 signalling programme in Wessex

Island line ‘484s’ enter the fray

Comings and goings in New Train TIN-watch

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