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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 18h

Police update on arrests made in relation to collisions

British Transport Police had arrested people in relation to collisions at London Bridge and in Herefordshire.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 18h

Greater Anglia expected to pass GBR standards quickly as it joins nationalised ranks

Greater Anglia becomes third train operator to be nationalised under Labour.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 2d

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Aim for HS2 civils to be completed in four years as "back to basics" reset takes effect

HS2 Ltd Construction Delivery Manager Alan Morris on how he is helping with the reset of the project.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 2d

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GB Railfreight Class 99s break new ground as testing continues

Testing of GBRf '99s' take first two examples onto Midland and Great Western metals.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 21d

EMR to run shortened services as it begins hand back of its 222s

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has confirmed that it will begin handing back its fleet of 222s back to Eversholt Group with three sets due to move between September and December.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 21d

National Rail Awards 2025: every winner from this year's 'Railway Oscars'

Almost 1,100 people attended the National Rail Awards 2025 which were held at Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 24d

GB Railfreight steps up preparations for Network Rail seasonal trains

New contract for GBRf and Colas Rail to operate Network Rail's autumn and winter treatment trains began on August 4.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 24d

Sir Andrew Haines: Network Rail "not shifted the dial on performance"

Outgoing Network Rail Chief Executive speaks to RAIL about his seven years in the job and his career.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 24d

Construction work for new building at Greater Anglia station begins

Wickford station has had a temporary building for four years.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 24d

In Pictures: Chapel Milton viaduct strengthened in £7.5 million upgrade

The historic Chapel Milton viaduct on the Great Rocks freight line in the Peak District has been given a new lease of life following the completion of major strengthening works.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 28d

Network Rail outlines areas of concern with Lumo Hereford plan

Capacity and level crossings need addressing before new open access services could start.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 29d

GWR to introduce new Saturday relief service after DfT instruction

Great Western Railway has applied to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for a late-night direct relief service between London Paddington and Reading on Saturdays

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 29d

Fourth station to open on Northumberland Line next month

Blyth Bebside station will welcome passengers from October 19.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 29d

Merseyrail and LNER lead the way on family-friendly trains, new study finds

The Campaign for Family Friendly Trains has published a new “score card” for train operators.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 10

Welding issues and worker shortage mean HS2 misses deadline for moving Birmingham bridge

Welding issues and a lack of skilled workers delayed the final move of a viaduct.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 10

ASLEF denies misleading public over sacked Hull Trains driver

Drivers at Hull Trains have been striking for seven months in a dispute over the dismissal of a colleague.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 10

RMT threatens Elizabeth line action over alleged ticket office closure plan

Transport for London refutes RMT claims about future of ticket offices.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 9

West London Line to close for four days for level crossing renewal

Level crossing near Willesden to shut for four days in October.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 9

Suppliers feel squeeze as Network Rail spending decreases

Network Rail Supplier Spend Report for 2024/25 shows how overall supply chain spending has decreased by 3% in the first year of Control Period 7.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 8

Transport for Wales submits plan for shuttle service in first part of North Wales network overhaul

New hourly service between Wrexham and Chester is first development of Network North Wales.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 5

Scotland reveals plans for battery train procurement

The Scottish Government has confirmed a £342 million package of investment to electrify sections of the Fife and Borders railways and procure 69 new trains.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 5

Last ‘new to UK’ Class 66 ready for use with GB Railfreight

66316 is the final Class 66 to be delivered to the UK from mainland Europe.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 5

DCRail to welcome back Class 60 after year-long rebuild

Improvements include re-engineered electronic control cards new electronic governors and turbochargers.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 5

Drivers to strike at CrossCountry over disciplinary process row

Drivers at the operator will now strike on October 3 with a non-contractual overtime ban coming in effect on September 21.

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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 4

Cambridge South to open with full service pattern in 2026

Cambridge South station is set to open in early 2026 with a comprehensive timetable that will see every passing service call from day one

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