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Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ

Derby has been named as the national headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR HQ), marking a key milestone in the Government’s plan to reform the nation’s railways. Already Europe’s largest rail hub, Derby will now become the heart of Great Britain’s rail industry, delivering high-skilled jobs to a city already...

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HS2 delivers £1.7 billion boost to West Midlands businesses

New figures released by HS2 Ltd show that over the last six years, 422 West Midlands companies have received...

Levenmouth track work passes half-way point

The completion of the latest phase of track installation on the Levenmouth Rail Link marks a significant milestone for...

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Pet owners warned after dog rescued from tracks in South East London

Network Rail is reminding pet owners of the importance of securing dogs and other pets when near the railway...

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Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ

Derby has been named as the national headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR HQ), marking a key milestone in the Government’s plan to reform...

Coventry VLR’s ultra-thin track installed for testing

Coventry Very Light Rail takes a significant step forward today as construction of a test...

Pet owners warned after dog rescued from tracks in South East London

Network Rail is reminding pet owners of the importance of securing dogs and other pets...

West Coast Partnership contract extension announced

FirstGroup plc has agreed with the Department for Transport (DfT) to extend the current arrangements...

Network Rail RMT members vote to accept pay deal

Signal workers and maintenance staff in the RMT union have voted overwhelmingly to accept an...

Ravenscraig project prepares for one of the largest bridge lifts in Europe

Scotland's Railway is preparing for an intense 10-day programme to install a 5000-tonne bridge on...

Nexus and Stadler officially unveil new Tyne and Wear Metro train

The Tyne and Wear Metro’s first new train was officially unveiled at a celebration event...

Avanti West Coast announces new managing director

Andy Mellors has been appointed managing director of rail operator Avanti West Coast with immediate...

Alstom delivers complete signalling system for Malaysia’s MRT Putrajaya Line

Alstom has successfully delivered the complete signalling system for the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Putrajaya...

MPs back Western Rail Link to Heathrow

MPs across the political spectrum have this week voiced their support for the key...

First phase of Carstairs Junction upgrade nears completion

Passengers are being advised of changes to their journeys as the first phase of...

Pandrol names Nicolas Groult as new CEO

Nicolas Groult has been appointed CEO of Pandrol and a member of the Executive...

HS2 delivers £1.7 billion boost to West Midlands businesses

New figures released by HS2 Ltd show that over the last six years, 422...

Levenmouth track work passes half-way point

The completion of the latest phase of track installation on the Levenmouth Rail Link...

West Midlands Metro extension to see £60 million cash boost

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has been awarded £60 million towards completion of the...

Network Rail volunteers continue planting thousands of trees across the Southern region

Network Rail Southern region is working with national conservation charity The Tree Council to...

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Nexus and Stadler officially unveil new Tyne and Wear Metro train

The Tyne and Wear Metro’s first new train was officially unveiled at a celebration event on Friday 14 March, marking the start of an exciting phase of the £362 million programme. Nexus said the event was an opportunity to thank many different people who have helped make the new fleet a reality: Metro customers who have shaped the design, local politicians and business leaders who campaigned for funding, some of...