Latest United Kingdom News
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UK: Work Begins on New Railway Station in Okehampton
Initial work has begun to build Okehampton Interchange, a second railway station in Okehampton, Devon.
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MTA Announces Pilot Programme for TrackInspect System
The MTA has announced a new pilot programme with Google Public Sector to further develop its TrackInspect prototype system.
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Siemens Mobility to Begin ETCS Rollout with DB Cargo UK
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract for the fitting of the European Train Control System to Class 66 freight vehicles in the UK.
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UK: Siemens Mobility Installs Solar Project at Goole Rail Village
Siemens Mobility has installed 1,700 solar panels across its Goole Rail Village in East Yorkshire to reduce carbon emissions.
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Metrolink Track Replacement Works Underway in Manchester City Centre
Work to replace tram tracks in Manchester city centre is set to begin as part of the ongoing Metrolink improvements programme.
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UK: Contactless Ticketing to Undergo Trials in North & Midlands
The Government has begun the procurement process for suppliers to oversee the operation of technology for a new contactless ticketing system…
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DB ESG to Trial Hydrogen-Powered Carbon Clean and Capture for Rail
DB ESG has received funding from InnovateUK to look at the effect of hydrogen-powered carbon clean and capture on rail exhaust emissions.
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UK: New Footbridge Installed at Darlington Station
A new, 50-tonne pedestrian footbridge has been installed at Darlington station in County Durham.
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UK: Hitachi Rail Commercialises New AI Rail Maintenance Technology
Hitachi Rail, alongside partners Connected Places Catapult, have announced the commercialisation of a new AI rail maintenance technology.
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UK: Network Rail Completes Refurbishment Project on Awe Viaduct
Network Rail has completed a 3.5 million GBP refurbishment project on Awe viaduct, a rail bridge situated near Taynuilt, Scotland.
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Support Revealed for West Yorkshire Mass Transit Tram Network
Thousands of residents across West Yorkshire have expressed support for the proposed Mass Transit network for the region.
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UK: New £8.9 Million Wheel Lathe in Operation at Allerton Depot
A new, 8.9 million GBP wheel lathe is now fully operational at Northern's Allerton TrainCare Centre.
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Great British Railways: New Rail Watchdog to Oversee Industry Reform
The UK Government has announced plans for a reform of the railway system, introducing a new passenger watchdog to oversee service standards.
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UK: HS1 Ltd Rebrands as London St. Pancras Highspeed
HS1 Ltd, the operator of the UK's only high-speed rail link, has officially rebranded as London St. Pancras Highspeed.
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UK: NIS Group Opens Aston Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy
NIS Group has opened a new infrastructure and rail training centre in Aston, in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton College.
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Fixing Regional Inequalities in UK Rail Travel
At a pivotal moment in transport policy, Green Alliance's report explores how government and industry should revitalise the UK's rail system…
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UK: Alstom Expands Technical Support and Spares Supply Contract with GTR
Alstom has confirmed a 24.5 million GBP contract variation with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to support the reactivation of 30 trains.
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UK: AtkinsRèalis to Lead Design Integration for TRU Stretch
AtkinsRèalis has been chosen by Network Rail to lead the design integration for a key section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
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Eurostar Resumes Direct Services between Amsterdam and London
Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct service between Amsterdam and London from 10 February.
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UK: Network Rail Prepares for Goole Station Subway Pump Replacement
Network Rail's replacement of a subway pump at Goole station is set to begin on 17 February, with travellers advised of partial closures.
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UK: Work Begins on West Midlands Metro Extension Project
Work has begun on the £295 million West Midlands Metro extension as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander puts the first spade to the ground.
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UK: Alstom Completes South Kirkby Resignalling Project
Alstom has delivered modern signalling improvements at South Kirkby, West Yorkshire, replacing manual systems on the East Coast Main Line.
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Greater Manchester Seeks PPA to Power Metrolink Trams
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a long-term green energy agreement to power Metrolink trams.
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Alstom's Trápaga Site to Deliver Three Major Rail Projects
Alstom's Trápaga development centre has been selected to deliver three new rail projects for operation in Germany, Sweden and the UK.