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New report warns renationalisation alone will not fix Britain’s railways

A new briefing by The Future Governance Forum (FGF) warns that without a clearly defined purpose, strong institutional foundations, and meaningful operational autonomy, Great British Railways (GBR) risks falling short of its potential to become a durable, long-term institution. The paper is published ahead of MPs debating the Railways...

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CrossCountry passengers reminded about weekend engineering work in Birmingham

Passengers are being reminded about changes to trains between Birmingham New Street and Coleshill Parkway over the next two...
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Upgrades between Leicester and Kettering to impact journeys over two weekends

Railway improvement work taking place between Leicester and Kettering will affect journeys over the next two weekends (6-7 and...

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Over 1,00 Year 6 pupils take part in Leeds Station railway safety sessions

A record 1,030 Year 6 pupils are taking part in interactive railway safety sessions as part of Leeds Station...

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Alex Hynes joins regional leaders at Siemens’ Goole Rail Village

Alex Hynes, chief executive of DfT Operator, visited Siemens Mobility's Goole Rail Village this week as part of a wider programme hosted by East...
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Over 1,00 Year 6 pupils take part in Leeds Station railway safety sessions

A record 1,030 Year 6 pupils are taking part in interactive railway safety sessions as...
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Northern named the highest-ranking rail operator in nationwide apprenticeship rankings

Train operator Northern has topped the list of UK rail operators in the Sunday Times...
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National Railway Museum awards construction contract for new Central Hall building

The National Railway Museum in York has signed a contract with Graham Construction Ltd to...
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West Midlands railwayman celebrates 50 years of service

A Black Country man who has helped keep millions of people on the move during...
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LNER becomes first UK train operator to launch Ask for Angela scheme

LNER has become the first UK train operator to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ safeguarding...
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Alstom reinforces commitment to UK supply chain with over £720 million spend

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a...
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Amey wins Network Rail Eastern Region Assessments Contracts

Amey has secured two framework contracts for Network Rail’s Eastern Region known as the Eastern...
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Community Rail Network appoints Bill Freeman as new chief executive officer

Community Rail Network has appointed Bill Freeman as its new chief executive officer to lead...

Lumo and Hull Trains release shocking level crossing footage

Open access rail operators Lumo and Hull Trains have released shocking footage of a...

Network Rail colleagues honoured in The King’s Birthday Honours

Two Network Rail colleagues – Esther Lagden and Tyron Woodford – have been awarded...

No trains between Bedford and London over two weekends

A significant package of railway improvement work will affect journeys between Bedford and London...

Passenger travel update following serious bridge collision between Rugby and Nuneaton

Rail passengers are being warned of significant disruption after a lorry collided with a...

Sunderland to see significant rail upgrades this summer

An extensive programme of improvement work delivering a range of benefits for passengers in...

Avanti West Coast Class 805 Evero fleet reaches major milestone

Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 Evero fleet has reached a major milestone serving the...

Whole Tube network on track for mobile coverage by end of the year

Customers on the Bakerloo, Metropolitan, and Circle lines are now able stay connected for...

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Avanti West Coast Class 805 Evero fleet reaches major milestone

Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 Evero fleet has reached a major milestone serving the West Coast Main Line by notching five million miles on the network. Entering into passenger service in June 2024, the Class 805s make up half of the intercity operator’s Evero fleet, which comprises of 13 bi-mode (Class 805) and 10 electric (Class 807) trains. The fleet was introduced as part of Avanti’s commitment to increasing the...

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