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Mission complete! HS2’s first twin-bore tunnel is bored

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Breakthrough at Long Itchington Wood

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Stalybridge works pass halfway point

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Track and signalling upgraded

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Five new challenges for BRDC

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Event set for record attendance

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Railway holds Covid memorial services

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Ceremonies remember service and those who died during pandemic

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First TfW Class 398 arrives at Taff’s Well

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Trains to begin operation in 2024

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Leisure drives rail travel – GBRTT

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Revenue more than commuting and business combined

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Rethink for HS2 Euston station as costs soar to £4.8bn

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National Audit office calls for rethink on plans

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MML electrification could be shelved to pay for HS2

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Wires to Nottingham/Sheffield at risk of cancellation

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‘717s’ cleared for ETCS operation

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NR still to approve lineside infrastructure

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RMT members accept NR pay offer

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Overwhelming vote in favour of deal

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