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Hitachi Rail Europe (HRE) has started the construction of British franchise London North Eastern Railway’s (LNER) Azuma fleet for the East Coast Mainline.
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The relative reliability and security of rail freight and the availability of spare capacity through the Channel Tunnel could provide shippers with an attractive alternative to road haulage if the introduction of customs requirements causes increasing delays at the UK’s ports of entry following Brexit, according to a report prepared for the Rail Delivery Group by SNC-Lavalin.
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Engineering work to double-track six miles of railway between Dyce and Aberdeen is nearing completion with the last section of new track clipped into place, ahead of the reopening of the rail line for customers on 20 August 2018.
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UK-based engineering company Perpetuum has secured an investment from the Rail Supply Growth Fund to advance the development of its self-powered rail condition monitoring system.
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The UK’s largest rail freight firm is recruiting new train drivers, engineers and ground staff. The company has also started accepting applications for the new role of Junior Driver.
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The very first Network Rail survey using drones on the south western rail route is taking place to improve performance and safety across the network.
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Virgin Trains, West Midlands Rail Executive and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) have signed a new partnership deal, pledging to work together to improve rail journeys in the region.
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Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe train factory in County Durham has begun building the new fleet for London North Eastern Railway (LNER), for operation on the East Coast main line.
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From later this week, westbound Central line trains wont be stopping at St Paul’s tube station during the morning and evening rush hours until next April.
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Manchester City Council has approved the 2018 Manchester Piccadilly Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) following a public consultation.
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UK-based leasing company Porterbrook has teamed up with Microsoft Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) partner Elastacloud to develop and deliver new data solutions for the rail sector.
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UK non-profit company Rail Safety and Standard Board (RSSB) has launched a campaign to stress the importance of recognising and addressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in rail staff.
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New proposals have been published by the rail industry which could relieve uncertainty for businesses who are worried about delays and lost revenue from customs checks after Brexit.
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Demand for rail in the UK has doubled since the mid-1990s and is projected to increase by another 15 per cent by 2024, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the railway.
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The cost of the Crossrail project currently under construction in the area near London has increased by nearly £600m from £14.8bn to £15.4bn, UK rail minister Jo Johnson has said.
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Hitachi has begun testing TransPennine Express’ new Nova 1 fleet, with a successful run between Doncaster and Darlington.
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A group of cross-party MPs and members of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP) has urged the UK Government to invest £100bn into northern England’s rail and road infrastructure over the next three decades.
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The regional director of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), a UK-based union representing train companies, is facing criticism from industry, members of the public and MPs after praising British railways as “the envy of Europe”.
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At the heart of this SRF by Bennetts Associates (which builds on their 2014 SRF) is the new Piccadilly Central district development, covering 62 acres and ambitious in terms of quantum and its transformative aspiration.
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“The message for anyone who goes on the railway is clear... you are on the railway, you are on dangerous ground."
When mum of two Siobhan Hubbard was told that her youngest child, Tom, had been hurt on the railway track, she rushed to the scene - not knowing if her son was alive or dead.
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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed a number of new measures and initiatives that will help ensure easier travel for disabled people across the country’s transport network, including the railway.
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An official report has illustrated the extent to which overcrowding on London’s trains has reached, with figures showing that rail services in and out of London made up nine of the top 10 most overcrowded services in England and Wales during 2017.
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“They explained how lucky I was to be alive, but it was going to be a long road to recovery.”
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The company said the renaming reflects its expanding international footprint and growing project portfolio into sectors beyond transport including fuel, power and economic development.
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British regeneration and property investment specialist Harworth Group has filed an outline planning application with Selby District Council to transform its Gascoigne Wood site into a major rail-connected hub.
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