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VIDEO: Call for Thameslink-style railway for the North

Problems of mixed traffic railways highlighted

Dynamic testing starts on AWC’s ‘805s’

First bi-mode unit starts testing at RIDC; main line testing to follow

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VIDEO: The opportunities offered by digital technology

Thales offering a range of solutions

Chancellor confirms IRP commitments

EWR full route from Oxford to Cambridge also confirmed

See ReadyPower’s Rail Cyclone 2 at Modern Railways EXPO 2022

ReadyPower's high-tech infrastructure maintenance machine will be a major exhibit at Modern Railways EXPO 2022.

Devon submits Tavistock Outline Business Case

Devon seeks £3 million for next stage in business case

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VIDEO: A sustainable rolling stock strategy

Options for upgrading fleets in the North of England

Rail workers vote for more strikes

RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operators extend mandate for another six months

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VIDEO: Creating a modern, affordable network for Merseyside

New Merseyrail trains just the start

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Modern Railways December 2022

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