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Richard Hines to succeed Ian Prosser CBE as chief inspector of railways

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced that one of its deputy chief inspectors with a lengthy career in engineering and safety will succeed Ian Prosser CBE in the summer as HM chief inspector of railways. Richard Hines, who currently heads up the team of ORR’s non-mainline health...

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HS2 tunnel segments on the move from Hartlepool to London

Deliveries of HS2’s tunnel segments have begun from Hartlepool, using the UK’s rail network to minimise road traffic and...

HS2 marks major earthworks milestone

Work to prepare the ground for HS2’s new Network Integrated Control Centre (NICC) and train maintenance depot in Washwood...

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RAIB Report: Freight train derailment at London Gateway

RAIB has today released its report into a freight train derailment at London Gateway, Essex, 24 December 2021. Summary At around...

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Significant intervention to cap rail fares comes as government delivers target to halve inflation

Most regulated rail fares will be capped at 4.9% instead of the July RPI figure which has been historically used Lower fare cap comes after government delivers target...

On track to better: Transpennine Route Upgrade extends thanks to passengers and local communities

With 2024 almost upon us, everyone across the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) team would like...

Bedford depot’s massive solar roof helps Thameslink on way to net zero

Work has begun installing one of Bedford’s biggest solar arrays – on the roof of...

Industry raises £3,000 for Yorkshire-based charity through loco photoshoot

A charity photoshoot in York organised by colleagues at Network Rail has raised £3,000 to...

SWR customers travelling over the festive period urged check before they travel

Network Rail is reminding customers of a number of planned engineering upgrades which will result...

First viaduct starts to take shape at HS2’s ‘linchpin’ Delta Junction

HS2 has completed the first 920 tonne deck span on the first precast segmental viaduct...

Reopening the Treherbert railway line

The Treherbert railway line will reopen to passengers in February 2024, following a huge upgrade...

Northern rents trees for three Calder Valley stations

Northern has been supporting eco-friendly traditions this year by renting Christmas trees for three of...

Views wanted on Greater Manchester’s proposed new railway station at Golborne

A public consultation seeking views on a new railway station at Golborne, in Wigan Borough,...

Government sets ambitious target to grow rail freight by at least 75%

Even more vital goods will be transported across the UK by rail, following an...

HS2 TBMs ‘Florence’ and ‘Cecilia’ reach Chesham Road

HS2 today confirmed that ‘Florence’ and ‘Cecilia’ – the two giant tunnelling machines digging...

First Elizabeth line stations get high-speed mobile coverage

Customers on the Elizabeth line received an early Christmas present this morning as four...

Virtual reality keeps Birmingham’s iconic power signal box alive

Virtual reality tours inside Birmingham’s iconic signal box are now online a year on...

Upgrade works to start at Mirfield Station

As people settle down to commence their New Year festivities, engineers working on Transpennine...

Travel early warns Great Western Railway, as engineering work will affect Christmas trains

Those hoping for a late Christmas getaway are being warned to travel earlier by...

RAIB Report: Freight train derailment at London Gateway

RAIB has today released its report into a freight train derailment at London Gateway,...

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