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Safety improved in Cornwall as level crossing work is completed

April 13, 2024
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Network Rail has improved safety on two branch lines in Cornwall after work to upgrade four level crossings was completed

West Coast Mainline engineering work means changes for Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley services

April 13, 2024
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Network Rail engineers will be carrying out essential maintenance and upgrade work on the West Coast Mainline this weekend to improve journeys for passengers.

Betton Grange running at last!

April 13, 2024
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New-build GWR 4-6-0 No. 6880 Betton Grange ran for the first time when it was steamed in the yard at Tyseley Locomotive Works on Thursday, […]

Fuel supplier Zero offers rail freight industry absolutely nothing

Simon Walton
April 12, 2024
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Carbon-neutral synthetic diesel could be just the tonic the rail freight industry is seeking. Operators will have to radically rethink their motive power fleets to meet the stringent net zero carbon ambitions set out in law by the UK government. New fuels for old locomotives could be the environmental and economical answer. Enter Zero, with…

Network Rail appoints new capital delivery director for Wales and Western region

April 12, 2024
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Network Rail’s Wales and Western region today announced Tim Walden as its new capital delivery director.

Wendy Chamberlain MP sees Leven station progress

April 12, 2024
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As work to deliver the Levenmouth Rail Link nears completion, local MP Wendy Chamberlain visited the site of the new Leven station.

UK spark of genius for a net-zero railway by 2050

Simon Walton
April 11, 2024
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The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has released an ambitious blueprint titled “Delivering a Lower Cost, Higher Performing Net Zero Railway by 2050”. The Association, which mainly represents the interests of supply chain members, says it is aiming to revolutionise the UK’s railway network. So, no pressure there. Their report outlines a comprehensive strategy. It promises…

Liverpool Lime Street’s top travel tips for Grand National racegoers

April 11, 2024
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Rail passengers travelling to Liverpool Lime Street and Aintree for the Grand National 2024 are being given top tips to help them get off to […]

Network Rail’s £4bn train control systems framework to revolutionise signalling across Britain

April 11, 2024
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From Carlisle to Brighton, Network Rail’s £4bn, 10-year signalling plan will change the face of Britain’s railway, with modern equipment bringing greater reliability across the […]

Scotland’s two busiest railway stations are first in UK to install British Sign Language screens

April 11, 2024
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Network Rail has installed British Sign Language (BSL) customer information screens at Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central stations.