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A NEW SLEEPER

DES BRADLEY describes his concept for a North East to South West overnight service

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Polishing the Crown

Norwich Crown Point depot was opened in 1982 by Sir Peter Parker, British Rail Chairman. Nearly 40 years on, it has had a major upgrade for Swiss trains and a Dutch operator

Alan Williams - October 2021

Our columnist reflects on developments with the now aborted East Coast main line timetable change

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Smart electrification for the Valleys

Planning infrastructure and rolling stock upgrades together is key to success

Trackwatch - October 2021 issue

Our monthly update on network changes

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The return to rail, Essex-style

Our new columnist VICKI PIPE travels on a Bucket & Spade special to the Sunshine Coast

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Rail showcases environmental potential

Martin Frobisher, Group Safety & Engineering Director at Network Rail, explains to Roger Ford that tackling environmental challenges is about more than just decarbonising traction

Time for action on bridge strikes

Incident east of Plymouth highlights the case for action

Siemens reboots affordable signalling renewals

Low Cost Digital Ready approach to be applied in Devon and Cornwall

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Decarbonising Scotland's Railway

With longstanding aspirations to electrify virtually all of its rail network, Scotland’s Railway has big ambitions for decarbonising its operations, on and off track. Andy Roden investigates its progress and ambitions

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