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Great Western Railway Electric Train Tests

Great Western Railway Electric Train Tests

The first Great Western Railway Electric Train Tests have been a success this weekend, following trial runs between Reading and Didcot.

UK Rail Minister Claire Perry Resigns

UK Rail Minister Claire Perry Resigns

UK Rail Minister Claire Perry has resigned her post amid “shame” regarding Southern Rail’s ongoing industrial action and poor service provision.

Alstom Win Pendolino Fleet Repainting Contract

Alstom Win Pendolino Fleet Repainting Contract

Alstom have won Pendolino fleet repainting contract for the West Coast Main Line. The fleet are owned by Angel Trains and operated by Virgin Trains.

First Look: Crossrail Royal Oak to Bond Street

First Look: Crossrail Royal Oak to Bond Street

Crossrail Ltd. have released new images of their fit-out activities taking place in the tunnels linking Crossrail Royal Oak to Bond Street.

Post-Brexit Britain Railways

Post-Brexit Britain Railways

A brief look at the impact Brexit would have on Britain's railways – Post-Brexit Britain Railways will lack European regulations, and funding, as standard.

GWR Hitachi Fleet Inaugural Run

GWR Hitachi Fleet Inaugural Run

reat Western Railway unveiled the first of its new GWR Hitachi fleet on 30 June 2016 at an event attended by UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin

Thameslink Siemens Desiro City Train Delivered

Thameslink Siemens Desiro City Train Delivered

The first of a fleet of Thameslink Siemens Desiro City Trains began operating this week for Thameslink in Greater London.

HS2 National Audit Report: “Too Ambitious”

HS2 National Audit Report: “Too Ambitious”

The HS2 National Audit Report has stated that schedule is too ambitious and the project is coming in over budget even before the referendum decision.

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