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Opinion 17 May
We are getting warning lights across the whole network…
Train drivers worry that a gradual lowering of rail’s dependability reflects managed decline of the infrastructure. ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan sets out his concerns to PAUL CLIFTON
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Opinion 15 May
Labour’s rail reform plans remain a work in progress
Travel writer and broadcaster Christian Wolmar says what emerges in government may look different to the plan the party set out while in opposition.
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Features 15 May
West Coast Main Line special: the spine of the nation
Ben Jones explains why the West Coast Main Line has been Britain’s busiest and most important rail corridor for almost 200 years
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News 14 May
Famous St Rollox Works in Glasgow to reopen
The famous St Rollox rail depot in Glasgow is set to be re-opened after train manufacturer Gibson’s Engineering announced that it was to open its new engineering facility on the site.
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Insight 14 May
Train manufacturers at a critical juncture
A ‘boom and bust’ cycle has created a problem for Britain’s rolling stock manufacturers, with orders drying up - and few new ones in the pipeline. PHILIP HAIGH considers the prospects for future orders
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News 14 May
HS2 completes second Wendover Viaduct deck slide
HS2 completed its latest stage in its complex year-long project as it slid a part of the half-kilometre Wendover Dean Viaduct bridge deck into position.
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News 14 May
RIA appoints new chairman
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced Noel Travers as its new chairman. Travers will join the RIA board on 3 June, replacing David Tonkin, who is stepping down after seven years in the post.
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News 13 May
RSSB launches five-year health and safety strategy to combat industry issues
A new health and safety policy has been issued by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB).
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News 10 May
Excavation on HS2 tunnels passes halfway point
Construction on the network of tunnels for HS2 has now passed the half way point, it has been revealed.
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News 9 May
RIA argues for battery electrics to replace diesel trains
Government should order battery electric trains to replace the 1,100 oldest diesel units in service.
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News 9 May
New ‘730s’ enter service on Birmingham’s Cross-City line
The first of the new Alstom Aventra Class 730 trains has entered passenger service on Birmingham’s busy Cross-City Line.
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News 8 May
ETCS dynamic testing to start on East Coast Main Line
The first section of the East Coast Main Line from London King’s Cross to lose its lineside signals in favour of cab signalling
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Features 8 May
Eastside story on West Midlands Metro
Chris Howe chronicles the latest progress with the Eastside extension in Birmingham
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News 8 May
Northern’s new leadership team take up roles
Northern’s new managing director and chief operating officer have officially started their new roles this week.
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News 8 May
Network Rail Eastern Region launches new partnership to oversee its CP7 works
Network Rail Eastern Region has outlined the framework of its Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP) which will be in place for the whole Control Period 7 (CP7).
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News 2 May
CAF agrees partnership with Global Centre of Rail Excellence
The Global Centre for Rail Excellence (GCRE) has agreed a deal with Spanish train manufacturer CAF for it to provide a range of services to the centre in South Wales.
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News 2 May
High Speed Rail Group publishes five recommendations to kickstart the UK’s high-speed strategy
The High Speed Rail Group has released a report calling for a comprehensive long-term strategy for high-speed rail which it says will help stimulate economic growth and develop the country’s inter-urban rail network.
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Insight 2 May
The changing role of our railway stations
Innovations to improve Britain’s stations often meet stumbling blocks in the form of red tape. PETER PLISNER investigates some of the ways train companies have been breaking through the regulations.
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Features 1 May
Dawlish shows engineering at its best
“Extremes of feelings” is how Network Rail Programme Engineering Manager Emma Lewis contrasts the polar-opposite events at Dawlish on February 4 2014 and July 3 2023. On that first date, high winds and strong waves punched a 100-metre hole through the Great Western Main Line’s Sea Wall defences alongside Riviera Terrace.
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News 1 May
Train operators join forces to spearhead innovation
Four UK rail operators are joining forces to launch an ambitious innovation programme, Future Labs. LNER, Northern, Southeastern and Transpennine Express will be aiming to drive innovation across multiple areas including customer experience, performance, and operations.
Top Stories
RAIB releases report into uncontrolled evacuation at Clapham Common
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into the uncontrolled evacuation that occurred at Clapham Common London Underground station in May 2023.
Book your tables now for National Rail Awards 2024
Now is the time to book your tables for the country’s most respected and highest-profile rail awards, taking place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on September 12.
Can Labour’s rail plan deliver a better railway?
On April 25, the Labour Party unveiled its plans for Britain’s railways if it forms the next government. Ben Jones analyses the chances of success
High Speed Rail Group Chair Dyan Perry OBE on exploiting the UK's high speed rail potential
High Speed Rail Group's Chair, Dyan Perry provides an exclusive comment for RAIL magazine on the publication of the group's report Exploiting the UK's High Speed Potential
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