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Great British Railways: A Great British Reform or a Great British Reshuffle?

Great British Railways: A Great British Reform or a Great British...

Rail industry leaders were brought together at Accelerate Rail to discuss the nation’s transition to Great British Railways.

Derby Announced as Location of Great British Railways Headquarters

Derby Announced as Location of Great British Railways Headquarter...

UK: The government has announced that Derby, one of the six shortlisted locations, will be the headquarters for Great British Railways.

Avanti West Coast Granted 6-Month Contract Extension

Avanti West Coast Granted 6-Month Contract Extension

The Department for Transport has extended Avanti West Coast's contract for 6 months following the operator's improved performance. 

Greater Manchester Secures Devolution Deal for Regional Rail Services

Greater Manchester Secures Devolution Deal for Regional Rail Serv...

Greater Manchester  has announced a new devolution deal with the UK government to grant it more influence over regional rail services.

UK Government Announces Delayed Delivery of HS2

UK Government Announces Delayed Delivery of HS2

Over 40bn GBP will be invested in the UK's transport network over the next two years, with a focus on delivering the first phase of HS2.

Scottish Government to Take Ownership of Caledonian Sleeper Services

Scottish Government to Take Ownership of Caledonian Sleeper Servi...

Scotland's Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth has confirmed that Caledonian Sleeper services will be taken over by the Scottish Government once Serco's curre...

Germany: €1.1 Billion Scheme to Support Rail Operators Using Electric Traction

Germany: €1.1 Billion Scheme to Support Rail Operators Using Elec...

The European Commission has approved a 1.1 billion EUR German scheme to compensate operators for the recent spike in electricity prices. 

Transport Secretary Mark Harper Outlines Plans to Modernise Rail Industry in Bradshaw Address

Transport Secretary Mark Harper Outlines Plans to Modernise Rail ...

Transport Secretary Mark Harper set out the government's key priorities for the railways in his George Bradshaw address on 7 February.

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