UK & Ireland (Europe) News
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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.
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TfL Names SSE Energy as Delivery Partner for Solar Installations
TfL has officially appointed SSE Energy Solutions as its delivery partner for the construction of purpose-built solar installations.
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London Overground Expansion Moves Forward with West London Orbital Funding
A funding package of up to 6.65 million GBP will progress the next stage of the West London Orbital rail line on the London Underground.
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Colas Rail Begins Work on Phase 2 of Coventry's Very Light Rail Programme
Colas Rail UK's Urban division has officially begun work on the second phase of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme.
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ScotRail Begins Financial Procurement Process for New Suburban Train Fleet
ScotRail has commenced the procurement process for financing options for its brand-new suburban train fleet.
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HS2 Engineers Complete Concrete Piles for Curzon Street Station
HS2 engineers have completed the final of over 2,000 concrete piles that will underpin the foundations of Birmingham's Curzon Street Station…
