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Totalkare: Pioneering Solutions for the UK Rail Industry

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In the intricate landscape of the UK's rail sector, Totalkare stands tall as a beacon of innovation and reliability. With a comprehensive suite of products tailored specifically for the rail industry.

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Entries invited for 2024 Railway Innovation Awards

Groundbreaking developments in rail will be recognised at our annual celebration in June

Climate resilience works take place at Dawlish, Devon. Andrew Roden News Premium

Climate change biggest CP7 challenge - Haines

NR CEO reflects on CP6 achievements and challenges to come

Merseyrail races to 8tph frequency for Grand National

Extra services for horse racing event

Hitachi Rail No 810001 moves from Old Dalby to EMR's Derby Etches Park on 27 November 2024. Philp Sherratt News Premium

Unite warns of Newton Aycliffe future

New train options not exercised in 2023, claims union

c2c adds more services

June timetable boost for service frequency

Strengthened fleet: No 221139 calls at York with the 07.48 Glasgow Central-Plymouth on 25 October 2021. Philip Sherratt News Premium

CrossCountry boosted with 12 ‘221s’

Five more AWC trains to join operator from June in addition to seven previously announced

Hope Valley blockade completes on time

Final commissioning works will mark completion of project

Northern Nos 331013/014 awaut departure on 27 August 2022/s 10.46 to Blackpool North. Philip Sherratt News Premium

HS2 2b to Manchester Bill revived for NPR

Government says planned Liverpool-Manchester route could be followed

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City seeks to build on Newhaven extension success

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