Latest United Kingdom News
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Welsh Government Takes Wales & Borders Franchise under Public Control
The Welsh Government is taking the Wales & Borders franchise under public control starting in February 2021 as a result of COVID-19.
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HS2 Northamptonshire Viaduct Designs Unveiled
HS2 Ltd has unveiled the design of two viaducts in Northamptonshire as a four-week consultation period for local residents gets underway.
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First British Carriers Now Live on S3 Passenger
The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) now officially has the first 4 of its 18 TOCs (Train operating companies) running on Sqills S3 Passenger.
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UK DfT and Arriva CrossCountry Sign Agreement
The UK Department for Transport and Arriva CrossCountry have signed a three-year agreement to align the franchise with the ERMAs.
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HS2 Has Hired More Than 400 Apprentices to Date
The HS2 rail project has generated more than 400 apprenticeships to date, with a goal of creating 2,000 over the course of the project.
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HS2 Ltd and SCS JV Sign TBM Contract
HS2 Ltd has signed a contract with contractor Skanka Costain STRAVAG JV for the first 2 tunnel boring machines to start on the HS2 project.
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HS2 Ltd Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to Phase 2b
HS2 Ltd has launched a public consultation on proposed changes the Phase 2b of the high-speed rail project, including additional platforms.
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Crossrail Governance Handed Over to TfL
Crossrail Ltd has handed over the governance of the Crossrail project (Elizabeth Line) to Transport for London (TfL) prior to trial running.
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Hydrogen Train Runs on UK Mainline for the First Time
A hydrogen train has run on Britain's mainline rail network for the first time. The HydroFLEX has been developed by Porterbrook and BCRRE.
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British Government Ends Rail Franchising
The UK government is abolishing rail franchising in the wake of coronavirus and has set up Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (ERMAs).
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Franchising is Dead
Coronavirus has changed the way TOCs operate in Britain. Gareth Dennis believes this is and should be the nail in the coffin for franchising…
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NR Publishes Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy
Network Rail has published the Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy, outlining how to remove diesel-only trains from the network.
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A First Look at New Trains for Birmingham Cross-City Line
West Midlands Trains has revealed a first look at the new fleet of electric trains that will enter passenger service under WMR in 2021.
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HS2 Announces Formal Start of Construction
HS2 Ltd has today (4 Sep 2020) announced the formal start of construction on the high-speed railway line, a major milestone for the project.
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Planning Approval Granted for HS2 Interchange Station
Solihull Council has awarded planning permission for the HS2 Interchange Station, the surrounding landscaping and the automated people mover…
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HS2 Presents Amersham Vent Shaft Headhouse Design
HS2 Ltd has revealed the design for the vent shaft headhouse at Amersham, one of five such structures along the Chiltern tunnel.
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Crossrail Central Section to Open in First Half of 2022
The central section of Crossrail – the Elizabeth line – will now not open until 2022, Crossrail Ltd has said in its most recent update.
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HS2 Signs R&D Agreement with UKRRIN
HS2 Ltd has signed an agreement with UKRRIN to accelerate the development of innovative rail technologies and their time to market.
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HS2 Launches Innovation Accelerator Part Two
HS2 Ltd has launched part two of its Innovation Accelerator following a large number of applications in part one.
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RDG: We Need a Level Green Playing Field in Transport
The Rail Delivery Group has submitted proposals to influence the government's Transport Decarbonisation Plan and make taxation fairer.
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HS2 Reveals First Images of Chiltern Tunnel TBMs
HS2 Ltd has revealed the first images and names of the two TBMs that will create the tunnel through the Chilterns: Florence and Cecilia.
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HS2 Begins Search for High-Voltage Power Supply Systems Contractor
HS2 Ltd has begun its search for the contractor to deliver the high-voltage power supply systems, traction and non-traction, for the line.
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Rail Live 2020 Cancelled | New Dates for 2021
Rail Live 2020, which was due to take place at Long Marston, UK, on 9 and 10 September has been cancelled. New dates: 16 and 17 June 2021.
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University of Birmingham Preferred Bidder for NCATI
The University of Birmingham is the preferred bidder to incorporate the National College of Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI).