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Arriva Group announced today an order for nine cutting-edge battery hybrid trains to replace its entire Grand Central fleet, providing a major boost to regional economies and offering passengers more comfortable, greener travel options. The order for 45 Hitachi Rail ‘tri-mode’ cars, which have the flexibility to run on electrified and non-electrified tracks, along with […]

KeolisAmey to operate and maintain Docklands Light Railway for eight more years

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April 3, 2025
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KeolisAmey’s contract to operate and maintain the Docklands Light Railway has been extended for a further eight years.

Section of Midland Mainline ready for electric trains

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April 3, 2025
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23-mile Midland Mainline section approved for electric train operation

Plans discussed for a Metro system for Bath and Wiltshire

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April 3, 2025
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A public meeting held at Chippenham has heard how a planned MetroWest Bath & Wiltshire could provide a more frequent rail service.

Paddington Bear to visit Yorkshire railway this May

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April 3, 2025
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Next month, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is set to welcome everybody’s favourite bear, Paddington™.

“Electrification Project Hits Major Milestone Ahead of Schedule and Below Budget”

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April 3, 2025
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The railway line between Kettering in Northamptonshire and Wigston near Leicester has reached a major milestone by being officially declared ready and safe for electric trains. The certification for the 23-mile section is a massive achievement in Network Rail’s Midland Main Line Electrification Programme – the biggest programme of improvements to the line since its […]