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RMT members vote to accept ScotRail pay offer

Agreement reached in Scotland; strikes announced for English TOCs

Spanners celebrate most reliable fleets

Rolling stock sector gathers for annual awards

Modern Railways December 2022 issue: video podcast

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VIDEO: The opportunities offered by digital technology

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