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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....

A historic moment for Britain’s railway has been marked today (Thursday 21 May), as the first Great British Railways (GBR) branded train was unveiled in Brighton. Whether it’s building sandcastles, fish and chips on the pier or a staycation, rail...

HS2 Ltd today confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV) will build the high-speed railway’s control centre and rolling stock depot in a deal set to transform a brown field site in Birmingham into...

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has welcomed a passenger service into three of its Traincare Centres as part of a unique charity railtour. On Saturday 4 April, a Branch Line Society charter visited Alstom facilities in Manchester (Longsight), Wolverhampton (Oxley)...

Network Rail and South Western Railway have completed vital track maintenance in the busy rail corridor between Eastleigh and Southampton, which will improve reliability and reduce delays. Lines reopened this morning, Tuesday 7 April, allowing passenger and freight services to...

A new railway bridge supporting a four-way roundabout above the West Coast Main Line in Stockport has reopened after a year-long overhaul. Traffic restrictions were lifted on the evening of Friday 27 March at around 8pm. Network Rail has invested...

A £10 million new rail maintenance depot has been unveiled to keep passenger and freight trains moving smoothly through Greater Manchester. The high-tech facility at Guide Bridge is the new home for over 120 Network Rail staff who work night...

Passengers who rely on assistance when travelling with Northern Trains should see improvements to the service over time, after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) secured commitments from the operator to ensure staff receive disability awareness training and...

Network Rail will carry out improvements to drainage infrastructure on the railway between Bathgate and Edinburgh next month, helping to boost performance and keep services reliable for passengers. The £800,000 investment will see engineers install around 800 metres of new,...

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, apprentices based at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village took part in a shadowing scheme with members of the senior leadership team. The experience gave apprentices valuable insights into strategic decision‑making, operational priorities, and...