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Richard Clinnick to be Modern Railways Editor

Current Rail Express Editor to join in November

Our loco: GBRf supplied No 66799 Modern Railways – Diamond Jubilee, which was used for driver experience trips on 6 September and to haul passenger trains the next day; here it rests on the turntable at Wansford. Philip Sherratt News

Weekend of guest haulage at the Nene Valley Railway

GBRf-supported event raises money for charity

Almost ready: Ashley Down station is to open on 28 September. Courtesy ORR News

Ashley Down set for opening

Second new Bristol station follows 2023's Portway Park and Ride

Service enhancement ambitions: replacing this crossing near Pensarn, pictured with a Voyager passing on 13 July 2024, with a footbridge would enable train frequency to increase. Rhodri Clark News Premium

Hourly London to North Wales service plan

Service enabled after level crossing replacement?

Taking shape: the Delta Junction viaducts over the M42/M6 link roads in the West Midlands. Courtesy HS2 News

First Delta Junction structures finished

Final push for viaduct deck

New Transport Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury. News Premium

Ruth Cadbury is new Transport Committee chair

Labour MP elected as Chair to hold Government to account

Destined for replacement: Bombardier CR4000 tram No 2541 calls at Woodside on 29 January 2024. Philip Sherratt News

Four to bid for London tram replacement

Bombardier trams to be replaced; options for further vehicles

High speed to Crewe? TfW No 67014 calls at the junction station with 23 August 2023's 16.49 Cardiff-Manchester. Philip Sherratt News Freemium

HS2 Phase 2 to become Midlands-North West Rail Link?

UK loading gauge and lower speeds recommended in Mayors’ report

A good deal for 'Brum': Chiltern No 168003 stands at Moor Street station after arrival with the 11.10 from Marylebone on 22 April 2022. Philip Sherratt News Premium

More than 12,000 jobs created by Midlands Rail Hub

Project set to deliver £240m in value through supply chain in addition to jobs and skills boost

Replacements sought: Nos 43126 and 43033 call at Haymarket on 19 February 2024 with the 13.59 Aberdeen-Edinburgh. Philip Sherratt News

ScotRail plans HST replacement

Procurement expected soon for HST replacements