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Richard Clinnick to be Modern Railways Editor

Current Rail Express Editor to join in November

A good deal for 'Brum': Chiltern No 168003 stands at Moor Street station after arrival with the 11.10 from Marylebone on 22 April 2022. Philip Sherratt News Premium

More than 12,000 jobs created by Midlands Rail Hub

Project set to deliver £240m in value through supply chain in addition to jobs and skills boost

Replacements sought: Nos 43126 and 43033 call at Haymarket on 19 February 2024 with the 13.59 Aberdeen-Edinburgh. Philip Sherratt News

ScotRail plans HST replacement

Procurement expected soon for HST replacements

ETCS at speed: a Grand Central Class 180 crosses Welwyn Viaduct during testing. Courtesy Network Rail News

ETCS tested between Hitchin and Welwyn

East Coast Digital Programme moves forward

New record holder: High Speed 2's Colne Valley viaduct. Courtesy HS2 News Premium

Britain’s longest viaduct is completed

2.1-mile long viaduct takes record from Tay Bridge

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GBR moves to shadow form

Public Ownership Bill passes final House of Commons stage

FULL locomotive list revealed for the GBRf Gala Weekend News

FULL locomotive list revealed for the GBRf Gala Weekend

The full locomotive roster for the GB Railfreight Weekend on September 7/8 2024 at the Nene Valley Railway has been revealed confirming the Class 47, 57, 66 and 69 identities planned to attend.

First GBRf locomotive identities confirmed for gala News

REVEALED: The first locomotive identities for the GBRf Gala!

The first of the GBRf Gala Weekend locomotive identities have been revealed for the September 7/8 event at the Nene Valley Railway. Read the latest event update here.

A contactless ticket reader. Courtesy Rail Delivery Group News

Contactless rollout expands in September

All c2c stations now covered in scheme

On trial: the Class 802 with traction batteries is being tested on the main line. Courtesy Hitachi Rail News Premium

Battery '802' starts testing

Carbon emissions and fuel consumption predicted to fall by up to 30%