UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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RAIB Publishes 2025 Annual Report
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published the 2025 edition of its annual report, covering between 1 January to 31 December…
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New Overnight Services to Aid Early Departures at Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick Airport has announced the introduction of new overnight train services and expanded bus connections.
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Crown Point Depot: Behind the Scenes of Greater Anglia's Fleet Maintenance
On 6 June, Greater Anglia opened the gates of its Crown Point Depot, showcasing how a modern railway maintenance facility operates.
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Egis to Support Future TfL Projects
Egis in the UK & Ireland has been awarded a place on Transport for London's (TfL) Professional Services Framework.
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Bedford Train Collision: EMR Warns of Prolonged Disruption
Passengers on the Midland Main Line will face significant disruption next week following a fatal train collision near Bedford.
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ORR Gives Go-Ahead for Opening of Cambridge South Station
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has officially given final approval for the opening of Cambridge South station.
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Northern Introduces Unified Ticket for Trains, Buses & Boats in Cumbria
Northern has announced the sale of a brand-new ticket that allows passengers to switch between trains, buses and boats in Cumbria.
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Great Britain's Railways See Highest Journey Count Since 1920
New data from the ORR has revealed that Great Britain's rail network recorded 1.83 billion journeys between April 2025 and March 2026.
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Alstom Reaffirms Commitment to UK Supply Chain
Alstom has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong supply chain during its Supplier Day and CSR Awards event in Derby.
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Andy Burnham Pledges to Reinstate Northern Leg of HS2
Andy Burnham has stated that he will reinstate HS2's long-cancelled Northern leg from Birmingham to Manchester if he becomes Prime Minister.
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Amey to Carry Out Assessments Across Eastern UK Rail Network
Amey has announced it has secured two framework contracts to carry out structural assessments across Network Rail's Eastern Region.
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Siemens Announces Return of Transform to Manchester Central
Siemens has announced the return of its flagship Transform event, which will be held at Manchester Central station on 15-16 July.
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Behaviour Notices to Reduce Antisocial Activity on UK Railway
The Rail Delivery Group has announced that Railway Behaviour Notices will begin to be rolled out across the UK rail network this summer.
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East Midlands Railway Presents First Refurbished EMR Connect Train
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled the first fully refurbished EMR Connect train, which will enter service in July.
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Network Rail Opens Flagship Maintenance Unit at Barnetby
Network Rail has announced the official opening of a new flagship maintenance delivery unit (MDU) at Barnetby.
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Lumo to Introduce Starlink Wi-Fi on East Coast Main Line Trains
Open access rail operator Lumo has announced that it will introduce Starlink Wi-Fi technology on its East Coast Main Line trains this Autumn…
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Siemens to Provide Infrastructure for First Welsh Tram-Train Network
Siemens Mobility will design, build, integrate and commission two signalling systems for Wales' very-first tram-train network.
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TfL Invites Public Feedback on DLR Extension Plans
TfL has invited Londoners to have their say on plans to extend the existing DLR line from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside…
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£1.3 Billion Investment to Improve Transport Infrastructure for Universal Resort
A new £1.3 billion investment programme will improve transport & local infrastructure for Universal's new resort in Bedfordshire.
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UK: ORR to Lower Risk Fees for Third Parties & Investors
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced intentions to lower rail risk fees for third parties and investors.
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First New Elizabeth Line Train Leaves Alstom's Litchurch Lane Site
The first of ten brand-new Elizabeth line trains has officially left the production line at Alstom's Litchurch Lane site in Derby.
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Consortium-Led Trial Evaluates Drone Use Around Key Rail Infrastructure
NATS, DroneCloud and Network Rail have completed a project that explores how drones could be used at scale around national infrastructure.
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International Railway Summit: Military Mobility – Is Europe's Railway Prepared?
At the 14th International Railway Summit, industry figureheads gathered to discuss some of the critical gaps in Europe's wartime preparation…
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Rail Minister Opens UK's First Electrified Railway Testing Loop
Rail Minister Lord Hendy has opened the UK's first electrified railway testing loop at Porterbrook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
