Latest United Kingdom News
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TfGM Begins Procurement for New £1.6 Billion Metrolink Contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has begun the procurement process for the next operating and maintenance contract for Metrolink.
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Eurostar Service Centre Opens at St Pancras International
Eurostar has opened a new Service Centre at St Pancras International to provide a more streamlined and accessible experience for customers.
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Past & Present: The Midland Pullman
As the Midland Pullman pulls into Dawlish station, we take a look at its namesake and what its modern equivalent offers today.
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Northern Rail Trials New Priority Seating
Northern Rail has introduced a new range of priority seating options on-board 12 of its passenger trains in a new trial across its services.
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Plans Approved for Liverpool's New Baltic Triangle Station
Liverpool City Council has approved plans for a brand-new £100 million station in the city's Baltic Triangle district.
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UK: First Refurbished Unit Enters Operation on Southeastern Metro
Southeastern Railway has introduced its first refreshed Class 376 Electrostar unit into operation across its Metro routes.
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Steam Locomotive Operates with Digital Signalling in Industry First
A steam locomotive has successfully run using Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling technology.
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Power Upgrades Underway to Support New Piccadilly Line Trains
UK Power Networks Services is delivering High Voltage power network upgrades to support new rolling stock on London's Piccadilly line.
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East Midlands Railway Rolls Out Refurbished Class 170 Train
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled its first fully refurbished Class 170 train as part of a 23 million GBP programme.
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FirstGroup Calls for Passenger Protections in UK Rail Reform Plans
FirstGroup has emphasised the importance of safeguarding passenger interests as the sector transitions to Great British Railways (GBR).
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HS2 Completes Tunnel Extensions Designed to Avoid Sonic Booms
HS2 contractors have constructed portal extensions on the Chiltern Tunnel to reduce micro-pressure waves produced by high-speed trains.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration
RailAdventure UK has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration.
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Reverse Beeching: A Potential Lifeline for a Historic Solution
Joey Stoate delves into the topic of Reverse Beeching, exploring efforts to reopen former railway lines that were closed in the 1960s.
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UK: Leisure Now Leading Reason for Rail Travel
New research published by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) indicates that leisure is now the most common reason people travel by train.
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FS Group Plans High-Speed Rail Link Between Paris and London by 2029
Italian transport operator FS Group has confirmed plans to launch a new high-speed rail service between Paris and London by 2029.
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UK: Rail Innovation Funding Looks to Enhance Passenger Experience
The UK DfT is offering 5 million GBP in funding to trial new technologies to improve the passenger experience across the rail network.
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UK: Siemens Mobility Breaks Ground on New Chippenham Facility
Siemens Mobility has officially broken ground on its new, £100 million facility in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
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UK: CrossCountry Announces Changes to Service Timetable
CrossCountry has announced a revision of its current timetable, adding extra services and extending train lengths to meet passenger demand.
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UK: Kettering to Wigston Electrification Receives ORR Authorisation
A section of railway line connecting Kettering and Wigston has received an official authorisation from the ORR to begin service.
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London St. Pancras Highspeed to Launch Incentive Scheme
London St. Pancras Highspeed has announced a new financial incentive scheme aimed at encouraging additional train services to Europe.
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Network Rail Awards £1.1 Billion Contract for New OTMs
Network Rail has awarded a set of contracts worth 1.1 billion GBP to four suppliers for a set of on-track maintenance machines.
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Arriva Group Invests in Hitachi Rail Tri-Mode Train Fleet
Arriva Group is investing 300 million GBP in a new fleet of tri-mode battery-hybrid trains from Hitachi Rail.
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UK: Bug Hotel Installed at Warwickshire Station
A brand-new bug hotel has been installed at Warwickshire station as part of the Wild Rails initiative.
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UK: KeolisAmey Begins New Eight Year DLR Contract
KeolisAmey has announced the continuation of its operation and maintenance for London's DLR network as part of a new eight-year contract.