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Ready for retractioning? A CrossCountry Class 220 calls at Worcestershire Parkway. Philip Sherratt News Premium

Bi-mode for Voyagers?

Discussions with Alstom could revive diesel/electric Class 220 ambitions

Government commits £250m to TfL in 2024

Commissioner Andy Lord warns of shortfall in funding

Passenger numbers continue to rise

National figure 89% of pre-pandemic levels

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Modern Railways January 2024

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Cornwall Council approves MCM funding

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Levelling Up funding of £50m put towards Newquay-Falmouth trains

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Infrastructure review: the Labour Party has appointed former Siemens boss Juergen Maier to review infrastructure projects such as HS2, which will not now reach Crewe. Philip Sherratt News Premium

Ex-Siemens boss Maier to lead Labour rail review

Labour Party says it is 'serious' about delivering transport infrastructure fit for the century ahead

Outgoing NR Wales & Western Regional MD Michelle Handforth. Andy Bowes-Roden News Premium

Michelle Handforth steps down at Wales & Western

Rob Cairns to take over on interim basis

‘Be up front about fees’ – ORR warns ticket firms

Third-party booking and finder’s fees probed by regulator

End of the line: production at Alstom's Derby factory could end within weeks. Philip Sherratt News Premium

Alstom Derby on the brink?

‘Six weeks… it all goes’ says MD Crossfield

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