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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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High Speed Rail
HS2 reveals final design for last of seven key Chiltern Tunnel structures
HS2 revealed the final designs for the North Portal of the Chiltern Tunnel – the last of seven key...
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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 Line, the second line...
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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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Wolverhampton Metro extension gearing up for testing as resurfacing planned for next month
The Wolverhampton City Centre Metro extension moves closer to operation as it was announced that the final works on Pipers Row will be completed...
Electrification
Telent completes communications systems upgrades at major international stations
Essential work to upgrade communications systems across the HS1 rail network has been completed with...
Heritage
A century of history to be transformed on the Treherbert Line
Some of the oldest railway infrastructure in Wales is set for a complete transformation as...
High Speed Rail
HS2 reveals final design for last of seven key Chiltern Tunnel structures
HS2 revealed the final designs for the North Portal of the Chiltern Tunnel – the...
Government
Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ
Derby has been named as the national headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR HQ), marking...
Industry News
Coventry VLR’s ultra-thin track installed for testing
Coventry Very Light Rail takes a significant step forward today as construction of a test...
Rail News
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...
Contract News
West Coast Partnership contract extension announced
FirstGroup plc has agreed with the Department for Transport (DfT) to extend the current arrangements...
Industry News
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...
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...
Avanti West Coast announces new managing director
Andy Mellors has been appointed managing director of rail operator Avanti West Coast with...
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)...
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...
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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...