UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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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.
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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.
