Latest United Kingdom News
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COP26: Doing the Wrong Thing Better
Jonn Elledge laments COP26's focus on electric vehicles to the exclusion of all other modes of transport, including the cleanest of them all…
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Transport Day at COP26: UITP and UIC Joint Statement
For Transport Day at COP26 (10 Nov 2021), UITP and UIC have released a joint statement urging a focus on rail and public transport.
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Alstom and Eversholt Rail Sign Hydrogen Train Fleet Agreement
Alstom and Eversholt Rail have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at the development of 10 three-car hydrogen trains for the UK.
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Hitachi Rail and Angel Trains to Retrofit Batteries on TPE Trains
Hitachi Rail and Angel Trains have agreed to retrofit batteries on to TransPennine Express Nova 1 intercity trains.
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ORR Publishes Signalling Market Study to Improve Competition
The Office of Rail and Road has published its Signalling Market Study, launched in November 2020, to improve competition in the sector in GB…
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Hitachi Rail Signs Deal with ScottishPower for 100% Renewable Electricity
Hitachi Rail and ScottishPower have signed a three-year deal for 100 percent renewable electricity (wind, solar, hydro-electric).
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East Midlands Railway Nottingham Depot Gets £2 Million Upgrade
East Midlands Railway's Eastcroft depot near Nottingham is being upgraded to the tune of two million GBP. Works will be complete in June 202…
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RAIB: Wheel Slide Present at Salisbury Tunnel Junction Collision
The RAIB said wheel slide was at play in the collision between a SWR and a GWR service at Salisbury Tunnel Junction on 31 October 2021.
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Enhanced Passenger Information Service Trialled by Network Rail and GWR
Network Rail and GWR are trialling a new information service designed to enable passengers to make more informed decisions.
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Commuters Returning, but London Lags Behind Rest of UK
Commuting into London lags behind rest of the UK says RDG, putting the recovery of London’s shops, theatres, restaurants and bars at risk.
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RIA: UK Government Must Publish Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline Update
The Railway Industry Association is asking the UK Government to urgently publish an update of its Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline.
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RDG: Building the UK’s Net Zero Railway Will Create 6,000 Jobs
A study commissioned by the RDG has found that building the UK’s net zero railway could lead to the creation of approximately 6,000 jobs.
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HS2 Announces Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner Shortlist
HS2 has published a shortlist of bidders for the Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner contract. The winner will be announced next summer.
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RIA Sets Out Six Key Actions for UK Government Ahead of Spending Review
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has set out six key actions for UK Government ahead of its Spending Review next week.
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Light Rail Systems Can Help Urban Areas Recover Post-Pandemic
A new report says that protecting light rail services is key to ensuring towns and cities recover from the impact of Covid-19.
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Night Tube to Resume on Central and Victoria Lines in November
London’s Night Tube will resume service on the Central and Victoria lines from 27 December on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Southeastern Services Begin under Operator of Last Resort
Southeastern services begin under the government's Operator of Last Resort following last month's franchise breach announcement.
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To Build or Not to Build? The Uncertain Future of HS2's Eastern Leg
In this month's column, Jonn Elledge muses on the future of HS2's eastern leg and the political tug of war taking place behind the scenes.
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Rail Passenger Service Contracts Day Announced for UK
Next month the first phase of industry engagement on the UK’s new passenger service contracts (PSCs) will begin.
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Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke to Design Gloucester Digital Signalling Solution
Network Rail has awarded Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke S a contract to design a digital signalling solution for the Gloucester area.
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Dartmoor Line Resumes Year-Round Service This November
After a 50-year hiatus, the Dartmoor Line will resume regular passenger services between Okehampton and Exeter St Davids next month.
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ORR Statistics Show Rail Passengers Returning
New figures from the Office of Rail and Road show that UK rail travel started to rebound between April and June 2021.
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Network Rail Installs First Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Footbridge
A footbridge made from super-strong fibre-reinforced plastic has been installed in Bicester to replace a footpath level crossing.
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Scotland Puts Rail Decarbonisation at Heart of Net Zero Plans
Scotland’s First Minister has said that decarbonising transport, including rail services, can help reduce the threat of climate change.