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Hitachi Rail and RCA Announce Vehicle Design Competition Winners

Hitachi Rail and RCA Announce Vehicle Design Competition Winners

Hitachi Rail Europe and the Royal College of Art have announced the winners of the vehicle design competition for high speed and deep tube trains.

Lord Adonis Proposed as Crossrail 2 Chair

Lord Adonis Proposed as Crossrail 2 Chair

Lord Adonis is proposed as Crossrail 2 Chair by Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, UK Chancellor George Osborne and Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin

Opening of Bombardier Train Testing Facility in UK

Opening of Bombardier Train Testing Facility in UK

Patrick McLoughlin opens new UK Bombardier Train Testing Facility in Derby. The facility was designed to cater to the new Crossrail fleet.

Flying Scotsman Cleared to Continue UK Tour

Flying Scotsman Cleared to Continue UK Tour

Flying Scotsman cleared to continue tour of Fife and Borders railway in Scotland following a delay which was put down to an administrative error.

ORR Approve New East Coast Mainline Services

ORR Approve New East Coast Mainline Services

The Office of Rail and Road have approved two applications to run new East Coast Mainline Services between London and Edinburgh.

Crossrail Unveil Elizabeth Line Stations Design

Crossrail Unveil Elizabeth Line Stations Design

Crossrail Limited have unveiled the new Elizabeth Line Stations design which will open in 2018, each with unique character and cultural references.

Intercity West Coast Franchise Consultation Launched

Intercity West Coast Franchise Consultation Launched

A consultation has ben launched for the Intercity West Coast Franchise to garner views from the public on how to improve services.

New Mayor Promises London Transport Reform

New Mayor Promises London Transport Reform

New Mayor of London has promised a London transport reform, pledging to Freeze fares, cut inefficiency and improve value for money.

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