Latest United Kingdom News
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ORR Publishes Final Report on Hitachi Rail's Class 800 Cracks
The ORR has made a number of recommendations after reviewing the safety issues that caused the Class 800 trains to be withdrawn last year.
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First Minister Marks ScotRail Entering Public Ownership
ScotRail officially entered public ownership on 1 April, with Nicola Sturgeon marking the occasion at Glasgow Queen Street Station.
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Alstom Awarded Phase 5 London Victoria Re-Signalling Contract
Network Rail has awarded Alstom the contract to deliver Phase 5 of the London Victoria Re-signalling Programme.
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UK: Light Rail Safety and Standards Board Supporting Improvements in Safety says ORR
The Office of Rail and Road believes the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board is supporting safety in the light rail and tram sector.
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RIA: UK Government Needs to Do More to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Railways
Limited progress is being made regarding the UK Government's rail decarbonisation plans according to a Railway Industry Association report.
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UK: Driver, Operator and TfL to be Prosecuted over Sandilands Tram Derailment
Following an investigation into the 2016 Sandilands tram derailment, the ORR has launched prosecutions for breaches of health and safety law…
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Govia Thameslink Railway Awarded National Rail Contract Following ERMA
GTR will continue to operate the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services, having been awarded a new contract by the DfT.
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HS2: Chiltern Tunnel North Portal Designed to Cut Traffic Noise
HS2 has unveiled designs for Chiltern Tunnel’s north portal, which focus on cutting noise from trains as they enter and exit the tunnel.
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Some Places Crossrail Won’t Go
In this month's column, Jonn Elledge ponders the many places Crossrail could have gone, with decreasing plausibility.
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Latest HSRG Report Emphasises High Speed Rail’s Role in Decarbonising UK
A new report highlights the role of HS2 and high speed rail in general in reducing emissions and ultimately achieving net zero.
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Scotland: First Rails of Levenmouth Rail Link Are Laid
Progress on Scotland's Levenmouth Rail Link is moving ahead of plan as the first sections of rail are laid.
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Turkey: High Speed Electric Rail Line Funding Guaranteed by UK Government
The UK is helping finance a new high speed electric railway line in Turkey that will connect Ankara with Izmir.
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UK: DEFT Freight Terminal Electrification Project Begins Trial
A competition-winning idea to support the decarbonisation of rail is currently being trialled at a rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire…
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LSER Issued with £23.5 Million Penalty over Breach of Contract
LSER has been issued with a penalty notice of 23.5 million GBP by the UK government, following a 'serious' breach of its franchise agreement…
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Network Rail Announces Emergency Funding to Protect Cambrian Line from Effects of Extreme Weather
Network Rail has announced an additional £2m in emergency funding to help protect the Cambrian Line from future extreme weather events
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HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines Reach Chalfont St Peter Ventilation Shaft
The two tunnel boring machines digging the HS2 twin tunnels under the Chilterns have reached the ventilation shaft at Chalfont St Peter.
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GB Railfreight and Porterbrook to Build 50 New Wagons
Rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook and freight operator GB Railfreight are partnering to produce 50 new Greenbrier box wagons.
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Northern Service and Infrastructure Damaged after Vandals Throw Log at Train
Northern and Network Rail have launched an appeal for information after vandals threw a log into the path of an oncoming train near Bolton.
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UK: RAIB Publishes Report into Fatal Stonehaven Derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into the Stonehaven Derailment, in which three people lost their lives…
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HS2 Shares New Designs for London Euston Station
HS2 has shared updated designs for its high speed railway terminus station at London Euston, which will be set across three levels.
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UK: Network Rail Works with Alstom on Portsmouth Direct Upgrade Project
Alstom has won a £49 million signalling contract as part of Network Rail's Portsmouth Direct upgrade project.
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UK: LiDAR Helps Protect 19th Century Railway Viaduct
Laser scanners and drones have been used to plan essential maintenance of the 19th century Whalley railway viaduct in Lancashire.
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Scotland: Work Begins on Levenmouth Rail Link
Network Rail has begun construction of the Levenmouth Rail Link, including the removal of the old track bed.
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Carlisle Station Receives £6.5m Overhaul
Network Rail has overhauled platforms at Carlisle station for a total sum of 6.5 million GBP, improving drainage and fitting tactile paving.