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Crossing the divide

An initiative between Network Rail and Arriva Rail London is providing their Operations Directors with direct experience of each other’s roles. ANDY RODEN speaks to GUNNAR LINDAHL and MATT POCOCK to discover how the railway could benefit

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Connecting the tube

Mobile connectivity is being rolled out across the London Underground and Elizabeth Line – at no cost to London’s taxpayers. PHILIP SHERRATT explains how it is being delivered

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VIDEO: EMR’s Auroras coming soon

… told the Golden Spanners conference that the 33x5-car Class 810 fleet will offer many benefits for passengers. …

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Central Route’s ambitions for good service

Delivering for customers, passengers and communities the focus

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WMT planning for new trains and service enhancements

… At the time of the presentation, introduction of new Class 730 EMUs in the West Midlands was awaited (this …

An artist's impression of the remodelled Ravensthorpe viaduct. Courtesy Network Rail Article

£3.9 billion for TransPennine Route Upgrade

… on options for up to 29 new trains to replace the Class 185 diesel fleet in addition to new trains for Northern …

The Golden Whistles tropies - celebrating operating excellence Article

Fundraising efforts recognised at Whistles

… statistics. Gold awards were presented for best in class, and silver awards for the biggest improvement over the …

New station, but stock on notice: the new White Rose station, between Leeds and Dewsbury, is taking shape in this view from 10 August 2023, as TransPennine Express Nova 3 set TP08 passes on the 14.48 Scarborough to Manchester Piccadilly. Mike Haddon Article

TPE Nova 3s withdrawn from December - to go to Chiltern?

… Express will stand down its Nova 3 sets, comprising Class 68s and Mk 5a carriages, in December, although they … the intention of the winning bidder taking on redundant Class 442 EMUs and modifying them for use with diesel … rather than take on the ‘442s’. Beacon Rail also owns the Class 68 locomotives which haul the coaches, which are …

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NRC for Avanti following performance improvement

… Avanti will complete the £117 million refurbishment of the Class 390 Pendolinos, funded by Angel Trains and being … also introduce its 23 new Hitachi trains – 13 five-car Class 805 bi-modes and 10 seven-car Class 807 EMUs, replacing its Class 221 Super Voyagers. … NRC …

Wrexham General station. Courtesy Alstom Article

Alstom and SLC partner for open access bid

… and drink before passengers travel. First and Standard Class accommodation will be provided. Investment in …

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Darlington’s anniversary upgrade

New platforms and a new station building are due to be in place for the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 2025

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Testing, testing: B23s set for service in 2024

The DLR’s new trains are on course to carry passengers next year, reports JAMES ABBOTT

Heading for store: following their withdrawal by TransPennine Express in December, the CAF-built Mk 5a sets have been moved to Porterbrook’s Long Marston site for storage. This is No 37884 hauling loco No 68024 and one of the rakes past Lower Moor on 9 January 2024 with working 5Q94 from Longsight depot. Peter Squibbs Article

Chiltern seeks Mk 3 replacements

… replacement stock for its current loco-hauled fleet. Class 68s sub-leased from Direct Rail Services haul Mk 3 …

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VIDEO: Supporting and developing operational leaders

Are we giving our managers sufficient support?

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Over £63,000 raised by CrossCountry HST farewell tour

Cheque presented to Brain Tumour Charity at industry's Golden Spanner Awards