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Parsons Tunnel rockfall shelter extension

Plans have been submitted by Network Rail for a 209-metre extension to the rockfall shelter at the north end of Parsons Tunnel, between Dawlish and Teignmouth.

Modern Railways March 2021 issue: video podcast

A video preview of the March 2021 issue of Modern Railways, hosted by 'Pan Up' columnist Ian Walmsley with contributions from Editor Philip Sherratt and Industry and Technology Editor Roger Ford.

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£760m FOR EAST WEST RAIL

News FrontPhased approach to opening, starting with Oxford to...

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CARDIFF PARKWAY PLANS LAID DOWN

 News Front A PLANNING application has been submitted...

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DRS to become part of NTS

Rail Freight DIRECT RAIL Services is to become part...

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STATION UPGRADES APPROVED

Infrastructure News BIRMINGHAM CITY Council has approved...

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DEMONSTRATION RACE

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Informed SourcesScotland joins the fuel cell  Class...

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LNER AIMS TO BUILD BACK BETTER

LNER has been planning for a major timetable change while dealing...

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GWR’S POST-COVID PRIORITIES

Rail in the Wales and the West conference DECARBONISATION...

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IMPROVING OPERATIONAL COMPETENCE

Rail in the Wales and the West conference A CLARION...

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