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SOUTHEASTERN TAKES CONTROL

A new operational control system provided by Tracsis has delivered...

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EMR SET FOR CASCADED HSTs

THE FIRST of nine ex-LNER HSTs was expected to enter service...

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FLAHERTY TO LEAVE CALEDONIAN SLEEPER

RYAN FLAHERTY is leaving his post as Managing Director of Caledonian...

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IRIS FOR WILLIAM COOK

WILLIAM COOK Rail has achieved the International Rail Industry...

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Systems integration is the challenge

Dan Harvey

When Mark Wild took over as Chief Executive of Crossrail Ltd...

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CASTLEFIELD CORRIDOR REDUCTIONS DISCUSSED

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Welsh services could be diverted to Manchester Victoria ...

Tony Miles

ACCESSIBLE COACH EXEMPTION EXTENDED

A FURTHER dispensation against accessibility requirements for...

Claydon prepares for HS2

Preparing for HS2: looking north towards Claydon Junction on...

Culture still dogs Safety Critical Communications

ROGER FORD

After 15 years safety remains at risk In 2003 the Rail...

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The glorious Settle and Carlisle line

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