UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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HS2 Simplification Plans Raise Questions Over Speed Cuts
The rail industry reacts as HS2 plans to explore simplification measures, including potential speed reductions to cut costs and delays.
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TRU Teams to Deliver Engineering Works Between Huddersfield & Leeds
During May and June, further progress will be made on the Transpennine Route Upgrade between Huddersfield and Leeds.
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UK & Scottish Governments Publish Agreement for Rail Functions Ahead of GBR
The UK & Scottish Governments have published a new agreement setting out plans for rail functions following the establishment of GBR.
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MoU Aims to Deliver Improvements Across Welsh Rail Network Under GBR
The UK government has published an agreement with Welsh ministers that aims to set out new ways of working under Great British Railways.
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New Quantum Navigation Technology Trialled on British Rail Network
New systems are being designed to measure train position with extreme precision via the use of quantum navigation technologies.
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Lumo Reveals First Look at Newly-Refurbished Class 222 Trains
Lumo has revealed a first look at the livery of the newly-refurbished Class 222 trains set to serve customers along its West Coast service.
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HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplification to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost
The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd explores options to simplify the construction and operation of the project.
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UK: DFTO Appoints Non-Executive Directors in Preparation for GBR Transition
Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board.
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Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with ScotRail
Alstom has announced the signing of a long-term Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with ScotRail Trains Limited.
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Amey to Deliver Consultancy Services for Northern Powerhouse Rail Scheme
Amey will deliver multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services for the Leeds to Sheffield corridor as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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UK: New Stations Authorised at Willenhall and Darlaston
The Office of Rail and Road has authorised a set of two new stations at Willenhall and Darlaston in the West Midlands.
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What’s Next for the Office of Rail & Road?
The Office of Rail & Road is set to have its regulatory powers reduced as a result of the birth of Great British Railways.
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Glasgow Central Station Partially Reopened to the Public
Network Rail has announced a partial reopening of Glasgow Central station's high-level following the Union Street fire earlier this month.
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HS2 Launches Final TBM Towards Euston Station
HS2 has officially commenced excavation work of the final tunnel bore on the 140-mile railway between central London and the West Midlands.
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UK: Government to Streamline Delay Repay Process
New Government plans aim to simplify the delay repay process, streamlining the overall claim system for delayed trains.
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Network Rail Unveils New Maintenance Depot in Manchester
Network Rail has unveiled a brand-new, £10 million rail maintenance depot in Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester.
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KeolisAmey to Operate and Maintain Dublin's Luas Light Rail System
Keolis and Amey have officially been awarded the contract to both operate and maintain Dublin's Luas light rail system.
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Final HS2 Viaduct Segment Manufactured at Warwickshire Production Site
The final deck segment for HS2's Delta junction has been manufactured at a factory located alongside the M42 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire.
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Over 1,000 Lifesaving Interventions on Anglia Railway in Five Years
Network Rail has released data that shows that 176 lifesaving interventions took place across the Anglia railway route in 2025.
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Reverse Engineering the UK Rail Sector’s Hard-to-Find Parts
Nufox Rubber’s specialist reverse engineering expertise is helping keep Britain’s rail fleet running by recreating obsolete components.
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National Audit Office Demands Northern Powerhouse Rail 'Aligns with Growth Plans'
A new report from the NAO has stated that government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail must closely align with existing growth plans.
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How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response
Drones are becoming an important tool, helping railway engineers inspect infrastructure, respond to incidents and keep trains running safely…
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HS2 Engineers Install Complete Longhole Viaduct Installation Ahead of Schedule
HS2 engineers have successfully launched a 130-metre-long steel bridge into position over the Grand Union Canal.
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First Phase of Construction on Cardiff Crossrail Ready to Begin
Construction of a new tram-train route from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay via Callaghan Square is set to commence.
