Latest United Kingdom News
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VDB Legal Working Group Visits BODE
BODE Group hosts the VDB Legal Working Group in Kassel, strengthening industry collaboration, and dialogue across the German railway sector.
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UK: DFTO Appoints Non-Executive Directors in Preparation for GBR Transition
Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board.
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Amey to Deliver Consultancy Services for Northern Powerhouse Rail Scheme
Amey will deliver multi-disciplinary railway consultancy services for the Leeds to Sheffield corridor as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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What’s Next for the Office of Rail & Road?
The Office of Rail & Road is set to have its regulatory powers reduced as a result of the birth of Great British Railways.
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UK: Government to Streamline Delay Repay Process
New Government plans aim to simplify the delay repay process, streamlining the overall claim system for delayed trains.
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Network Rail Unveils New Maintenance Depot in Manchester
Network Rail has unveiled a brand-new, £10 million rail maintenance depot in Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester.
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Final HS2 Viaduct Segment Manufactured at Warwickshire Production Site
The final deck segment for HS2's Delta junction has been manufactured at a factory located alongside the M42 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire.
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Over 1,000 Lifesaving Interventions on Anglia Railway in Five Years
Network Rail has released data that shows that 176 lifesaving interventions took place across the Anglia railway route in 2025.
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National Audit Office Demands Northern Powerhouse Rail 'Aligns with Growth Plans'
A new report from the NAO has stated that government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail must closely align with existing growth plans.
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How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response
Drones are becoming an important tool, helping railway engineers inspect infrastructure, respond to incidents and keep trains running safely…
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HS2 Engineers Install Complete Longhole Viaduct Installation Ahead of Schedule
HS2 engineers have successfully launched a 130-metre-long steel bridge into position over the Grand Union Canal.
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TfL Names SSE Energy as Delivery Partner for Solar Installations
TfL has officially appointed SSE Energy Solutions as its delivery partner for the construction of purpose-built solar installations.
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Colas Rail Begins Work on Phase 2 of Coventry's Very Light Rail Programme
Colas Rail UK's Urban division has officially begun work on the second phase of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme.
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HS2 Engineers Complete Concrete Piles for Curzon Street Station
HS2 engineers have completed the final of over 2,000 concrete piles that will underpin the foundations of Birmingham's Curzon Street Station…
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TfGM Announces Major Works Programme Along Tram Network
TfGM has announced a new programme of work that aims to build capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and workforce.
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Northern Trains Commits to Extensive Disability Training Following ORR Report
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has secured commitments from Northern Trains that all staff will receive disability awareness training.
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Avanti West Coast to Trial Timetable Optimisation Programme from CFMS
Avanti West Coast has begun trialling a new a timetable optimisation programme which aims to boost train service reliability.
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Rail Fares Frozen Across England in 30 Year First
Rail fares across England have been frozen by the Government in an effort to both aid with the cost of living and support economic growth.
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UK: Lumo Celebrates Apprenticeship Progression
Sixteen of Lumo's new apprentices have made the switch from the classroom to the cab of its Class 222 fleet.
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CrossCountry Welcomes First Passengers Onboard Refurbished Voyager Train
CrossCountry has welcomed passengers onboard the first refurbished Voyager train, marking a key milestone in a £75 million programme.
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New Government-Backed Deal to Enable Return of Regular Cross-Channel Rail Freight
A new deal will see Network Rail and Platform4 take long-term control of the Barking Eurohub site in east London.
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Work to Commence on Portishead–Bristol Line Restoration
Major work to restore the long-dormant railway linking Portishead and Bristol is set to commence this coming spring.
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TfL Reminds Customers of Rising Tube and Rail Fares from 1 March 2026
Transport for London (TfL) has reminded customers that Tube and rail fares are set to increase from 1 March 2026.
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Network Rail Celebrates Return of Trains to Manchester Piccadilly
Network Rail has announced the return of the first trains after a nine-day closure at Manchester Piccadilly station.