Latest United Kingdom News
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Rail Safety Week 2024 – Let’s Build Safety Together
With safety remaining of paramount importance to the rail industry, Rail Forum is committed to delivering Rail Safety Week 2024.
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First ETCS Level 2 Train Tested on UK Mainline
A Great Northern Class 717 train has become the first digitally signalled train to be operated on a UK mainline.
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UK: Siemens Mobility Looks to Build Battery Trains in Goole
Siemens Mobility has announced plans to build battery-powered trains in Goole, Yorkshire, to replace ageing fleets on Britain's railway.
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FirstGroup Applies to Operate Rochdale to London Lumo Service
FirstGroup has submitted an application to run a new open access rail service between Rochdale and London as part of its Lumo business.
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Renderings Unveiled for Liverpool Baltic Station
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has released new images of the planned 100 million GBP Liverpool Baltic station.
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Mark Wild OBE Named New CEO of HS2 Ltd
HS2 Ltd has appointed Mark Wild OBE as its new CEO to oversee the completion of the UK's high-speed railway.
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UK: Grand Central Proposes Additional Open Access Rail Services
Arriva’s Grand Central has submitted an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to expand its open access rail services in the UK. …
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UK: Alstom to Refurbish c2c Class 357 Fleet
Alstom has been awarded an 8.8 million GBP contract from British train operator, c2c to refurbish its Class 357 Electrostar fleet.
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UK DfT Submits Proposal to Attract Young Train Drivers
The UK Department for Transport has submitted a proposal to lower the minimum age for train drivers in Great Britain from 20 to 18.
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UK: RSSB Published Refreshed Rail Health and Safety Strategy
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has unveiled an updated Rail Health and Safety Strategy for the UK.
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UK: Dawlish Cliff Works Paused Due to Unexpected Wildlife
Works on a Dawlish cliff were recently brought to a brief pause due to the discovery of a tawny owl nesting on the side of the cliff face.
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HS2 Reaches Halfway Point in Tunnelling
HS2 has completed 29 miles of tunnelling, thus passing the halfway point in its network of tunnels for the high-speed line.
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ORR Publishes Track Access Dashboard for UK Rail Network
ORR has published a track access dashboard to hold the industry accountable for the efficient use of the UK's rail network.
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UK: High Speed Rail Group Publishes 'Exploiting the Potential' Report
The High Speed Rail Group's new report provides recommendations for the UK government to maximise the potential of high-speed rail.
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UK: Porterbrook to Electrify Track at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
Porterbrook has confirmed plans to renew and electrify the 3.5-kilometre track at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire.
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HS2 Completes First Sections of Curzon Street Station Viaduct
HS2 Ltd has completed the first sections of the Curzon Street station viaduct to bring high-speed trains into Birmingham’s new station.
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UK: Class 66 Locomotive Starts Dynamic Testing with ETCS
The first DB Cargo locomotive equipped with digital signalling in Britain's principal freight fleet has commenced dynamic testing.
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Derby City Council Confirms Potential Train Order for Alstom
Derby City Council has confirmed plans from the UK government to order new Elizabeth Line trains from Alstom's UK rolling stock factory.
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East Midlands Railway to Refurbish Luton Airport Express Trains
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is investing 27.6 million GBP in a train refurbishment programme for the Luton Airport Express.
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Scotland: Network Rail Invests £3.4 Million in Glenfinnan Viaduct
Network Rail is commencing a 3.4 million GBP investment project to repair the 123-year-old Glenfinnan Viaduct.
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HS2 Launches Final Northolt Tunnel Boring Machine
The fourth and final tunnel boring machine (TBM) being used to build the Northolt Tunnel has been launched under London.
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UK: Siemens Mobility to Deliver Signalling and Control Systems for Network Rail
Siemens Mobility has secured first place on Network Rail’s Train Control Systems Framework, which will upgrade Britain's rail network.
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UK: Network Rail Completes Hope Valley Railway Upgrade
Network Rail has completed the 150 million GBP Hope Valley Railway Upgrade project to enhance journeys between Manchester and Sheffield.
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UK Government Advances Development of Northern Powerhouse Rail
The UK government has presented the next phase of development for the Northern Powerhouse Rail project between Liverpool and Manchester.