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Plans for new open access train services being considered on seven routes

April 16, 2024
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Millions across Britain will have access to new open access train services under new rail industry plans. David Parry/PA Wire The PA news agency reported […]

Conwy Valley Line in North Wales reopens after emergency repairs

April 14, 2024
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Train services on the Conwy Valley Line in North Wales have resumed this morning (Saturday 13 April) following emergency repairs to flood damage.

Redhill to Tonbridge line to reopen after Network Rail completes Edenbridge landslip repairs

April 14, 2024
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The railway between Redhill and Tonbridge will reopen for the start of service on Monday morning after Network Rail’s engineers successfully completed emergency landslip repairs […]

Partnership with local steel fabricator strengthened by accessibility projects

April 13, 2024
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Network Rail engineers visited a steelworks in Annan to see progress on steel fabrication for ongoing projects to improve accessibility at three stations across Scotland.

Levenmouth Football Tournament announced with just 50 days until Rail Link returns

April 13, 2024
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With just 50 days to go until the Levenmouth Rail Link opens on June 2, Scotland’s Railway has teamed up with East Fife Community Football […]

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.