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Porterbrook Showcases HydroFLEX at Greatest Gathering
Porterbrook showcased its hydrogen-ready heavy rail passenger train, HydroFLEX, at the Greatest Gathering in Derby.
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UK: Church Fenton to York Rail Line Fully Electrified in TRU Milestone
The electrification of the Church Fenton to York rail line has been completed, enabling the running of electric TPE trains along the route.
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TfGM Begins Procurement Process for Metrolink Infrastructure Contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for a major infrastructure contract, worth up to £1.6 billion.
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Once in a Lifetime: The Greatest Gathering
Alstom's Greatest Gathering provided the ultimate destination for rail enthusiasts looking to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway.
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Chiltern Railways Secures Fleet of 13 Low-Emission Trains
Chiltern Railways has secured a fleet of new, modern, low-emission trains following a ruling made by the UK Department for Transport (DfT).
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Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT 'Prince' Appears at Alstom's Greatest Gathering
The Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT 'Prince' steam locomotive is on display at Alstom's Litchurch Lane site for the Greatest Gathering.
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'Blue Peter' Showcased at Alstom's Greatest Gathering
The LNER A2 No. 60532 Blue Peter steam locomotive, the only Peppercorn A2 left in existence, is on display at Alstom's Greatest Gathering.
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VIDEO: HS2 Showcases Train Interior Mockup at Alstom's Greatest Gathering
At Alstom's Greatest Gathering, HS2 Ltd has revealed the concept designs for the interior of its Class 895 high-speed trains.
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'Sir Nigel Gresley' Showcased at Alstom's Greatest Gathering
LNER A4 4-6-2 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' is on display at Alstom's Litchurch Lane site for the Greatest Gathering's weekend of festivities.
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Hydrogen-Pioneer BR Class 08 D3802 at Alstom's Greatest Gathering
The BR Class 08 D3802H, which recently underwent a hydrogen retrofit, is on display at the Greatest Gathering.
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IN PICTURES: Class 93 Tri-Mode Locomotive at Alstom's Greatest Gathering
On display at Alstom's Greatest Gathering: the Class 93 tri-mode locomotive, courtesy of the Rail Operations Group.
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Locomotion No. 1 Showcased at Alstom's Greatest Gathering
Locomotion No. 1 has arrived at Alstom's Litchurch Lane site for the Greatest Gathering's weekend of festivities.
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Alstom Prepares to Welcome 40,000 for The Greatest Gathering
Alstom is set to welcome 40,000 rail enthusiasts from across the world this weekend as doors open for The Greatest Gathering.
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ORR Finds London to Channel Tunnel Link Performance Improvements from 2024 to 2025
Train performance along the high speed route from London to the Channel Tunnel has seen an significant improvement in performance.
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Busy Birmingham as Fans Travel to Pay Respects to Ozzy Osbourne
Birmingham will see high levels of congestion today as people travel to witness the funeral procession for Ozzy Osbourne.
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New CPS Report Warns of Potential Risks with Great British Railways
A new CPS report has warned of Great British Railways' potential to 'morph into the ghost of British Rail'.
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ORR Approves Additional East Coast Main Line Services
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved a number of additional services for three open access operators on the East Coast Main Line.
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HS2 to Showcase Class 895 Concept Model at The Greatest Gathering
HS2 will be showcasing a life-sized model carriage of its Class 895 train at The Greatest Gathering in Derby from 1–3 August.
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SYSTRA to Assist in UK Transition to FRMCS
SYSTRA UK and Ireland has announced it will be assist the Rail Safety and Standards Boards (RSSB) in the UK's switch to FRMCS.
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East Midlands Railway Launches 2025 Summer Sale
East Midlands Railway has unveiled its 2025 Summer Sale promotion, which offers up to 50% off selected Advance tickets across its network.
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Locomotive Legends: Five Films Set on the Rails
Railway-News presents a series of five great movies set on trains to make sure your weekend stays on the right track.
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UK: EMR Unveils First Refurbished Class 158 Train
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has revealed the new look of its first refurbished Class 158 train.
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New Initiative Expands Advance Ticket Availability in Northern England
A new customer initiative is aiming to expand the availability of advanced train tickets across government owned train operators in the UK.
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UK: Hitachi Rail Signs 15-Year Supertram Renewal Agreement
Hitachi Rail has signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).