UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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NMI Powers U.K. Railways Ticketing Transformation With Cutting-Edge Payment Solution
NMI powers secure, frictionless ticketing payments for passengers and less complexity for train operators across the UK.
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New GBR Anglia Trains Unveiled at London Liverpool Street Station
The first new Anglian trains to carry the new Great British Railways identity have been unveiled at London Liverpool Street station.
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All-New Bogie Drop Unveiled at Cardiff Rail Depot
A new £12 million bogie drop has been unveiled at the Canton rail depot in Cardiff to help maintain and service TfW's fleet of new trains.
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ORR: Network Rail Improves Efficiency, but Must Keep Renewals High
The ORR has stated that Network Rail must demonstrate how it will mitigate the effects of cuts on future rates of renewal.
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Turntide Begins Battery Production for Hitachi Rail's Tri-Mode Grand Central Fleet
Turntide has received its first production order from Hitachi Rail to manufacture battery systems for Arriva's Grand Central trains.
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ORR Calls for Safety Focus as Rail Industry Undergoes Reform
The ORR has stated that Britain's rail industry must maintain a 'relentless focus on safety' as it enters a period of major reform.
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UK: Transport Secretary & EU Commissioner to Ensure Smooth EES Border Checks
The Transport Secretary has spoken with the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism regarding the use of EES this Summer…
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Eurostar Reported to Contribute £2 Billion to UK Economy
A new report has determined that international high-speed rail contributes around 2 billion GBP to the UK economy each year.
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HS2 Completes First 'Green' Tunnel on London Section of High-Speed Railway
HS2 has completed construction of its first cut-and-cover, 'green' tunnel in the delivery of Britain's new high-speed railway.
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Transport Secretary to Invoke Japanese Inspiration for HS2
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed ambitions for HS2 to match levels of success previously set by Japan's bullet trains.
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Industry Leaders Call for Amendments to Railways Bill
Industry leaders have called on the Government to amend the Railways Bill to safeguard rail infrastructure investment and economical growth.
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HS2 Engineers Assemble 1.5-Mile Pre-Cast Tunnel in Northamptonshire
The last of 5,020 reinforced concrete segments making up one of HS2's longest 'cut and cover' tunnels haven been lifted into position.
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CAF Opens New Manchester Maintenance Depot
CAF has officially opened a set of brand-new service facilities at Lowry Park, Manchester, expanding its UK-based commitments.
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Engineering Works to Close Major London Stations This Summer
An extensive 22‑day programme of engineering work in central London will see temporary closures at Charing Cross and Waterloo East.
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ORR Proposes Fairer Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance
The ORR is inviting feedback on new proposals to ensure fairer redress when pre-booked rail passenger assistance is not provided.
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Cambridge South Station Opens to the Public
Cambridge South station has officially opened its doors to the public, and is expected to welcome around 1.8 million passengers per year.
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Passenger Services Resume on Midland Main Line Following Bedford Collision
Network Rail engineers have now completed all recovery operations following the recent collision between two EMR trains.
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National Audit Office Calls for HS2 to 'Get Reset Right to Avoid Previous Failures'
A new report from the NAO states that DfT and HS2 Ltd must ensure the programme is put on a stable footing to avoid previous failures.
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HS2 Begins Beam Installation at Curzon Street Station
Construction of Birmingham's new HS2 station is officially progressing with the first of over 556 concrete beams lifted into position.
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RAIB Releases Initial Findings Following Fatal Bedford Train Collision
The RAIB has issued an investigation update into the collision between two East Midlands Railway passenger trains near Elstow.
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Alstom Opens New Work & Wellbeing Suite in Derby
Alstom has announced the official opening of a brand-new Work & Wellbeing Suite at its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby.
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Thameslink Begins £3.6 Million Fleet Refresh
Thameslink has celebrated the commencement of a major makeover of its 115-strong fleet, which is expected to improve passenger experience.
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UK: Northern Receives 88% Customer Satisfaction Score
Northern has received an overall customer satisfaction score of 88% in Transport Focus's latest rail passenger scorecard.
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ESP Group Awarded TfL Concessionary Support Contract
The ESP Group has been awarded a major new multi-million-pound contract with Transport for London (TfL) that will create up to 40 new jobs.
