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EXPO: Innovation creates real opportunities for rail

Pioneering technologies being developed today could have a huge impact on the railway over the coming decades.

A new show for the future of Britain’s railway

Introducing Modern Railways EXPO 2022

Elizabeth line to open on 24 May

Services on the central section of the Elizabeth line are due to start on 24 May.

Moorgate line ETCS upgrade commissioned

ETCS signalling has been commissioned on the Northern City line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate.

WiR appoints five new trustees

Women in Rail has appointed five new trustees.

GBRf orders 30 Stadler Class 99 bi-mode locos

GBRf is ordering 30 bi-mode Co-Co Class 99s from Stadler.

Bridges raised in TransPennine Route Upgrade

Two bridges in Ashton-under-Lyne have been raised to provide clearances for future electrification as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

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Rail industry must unlock innovation – RIA

The Railway Industry Association is calling for major improvements to the way innovations are funded and brought to deployment stage in the rail industry.

First refurbished ‘390’ enters traffic

The first refurbished Class 390 is now in passenger traffic.

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Passenger assistance booking times cut to two hours

Operators around the country have cut the notice required for passengers to book assistance for their rail journeys.