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TfW rethinks ‘197’ First Class

Rhodri Clark

At-seat ordering for catering on new DMUs

Rhodri Clark
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Knives out for HS2

PHILIP SHERRATT

Further cuts threatened

PHILIP SHERRATT
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Drivers take the helm of new Metro trains

Andy Roden

Class 555s  due to enter service from autumn

Andy Roden

Entries open for Railway Innovation Awards 2023

Submissions due by 21 April for longest standing awards event in the rail industry

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Modern Railways March 2023

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‘Railways… aren’t fit for purpose’ says SoS Harper

Andy Roden

Transport Secretary commits to creation of GBR

Andy Roden

HS2 Chiltern tunnel hits halfway mark

Andy Roden

Progress on Colne Valley viaduct continues

Andy Roden
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Strikes hit economy by £700m – Merriman

Andy Roden

ASLEF drivers continue action

Andy Roden

MTREL makes Mike Bagshaw its new MD

Andy Roden

Bagshaw succeeds Nigel Holness in role

Andy Roden

Two-year extension for SWR

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NRC to run until 2025

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