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Lifeline for Alstom? The production lines at Derby Litchurch Lane. Philip Sherratt News

Lifeline for Alstom?

Ten more Class 345s could be ordered to keep production lines alive

Southeastern's upgraded app with accessibility features. Courtesy Southeastern News

SE boosts accessibility app

More features available for disabled passengers

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TfW begins Class 230 reliability programme

TFW RAIL is embarking on a programme of reliability improvements...

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ECML December 2024 timetable deferred

Major changes postponed due to outstanding issues

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Walden to deliver W&W capital

Walden succeeds Stuart Calvert in key role

ETCS testing on the Northern City line. Courtesy Govia Thameslink Railway News Premium

£4bn signalling framework winners

75% of £4bn contracts dedicated to ETCS signalling

Crossrail under construction. Courtesy Crossrail News Premium

Nine lessons learned in Crossrail sponsorship review

Sponsors need strengthening, but structure shielded against scope changes, says report

Template for decarbonisation? GWR's battery Class 230 at West Ealing on trials. Philip Sherratt News Premium

RIA reveals decarbonisation roadmap

Rapid battery unit deployment and electrification proposed

Modal success: DP World's incentives have shifted containers from road to rail at Southampton. Courtesy DP World News Premium

DP World scores 66% rise in Southampton rail freight

Modal shift scheme creates huge shift to rail

Work gets under way on landslip repairs at the Old Dalby test track. Network Rail News

NR starts Old Dalby reinstatement

Test track on target to reopen this summer