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SR extends off-peak fares pilot

Trial extended - but no details released of results so far

Shortlisted entries announced for Railway Innovation Awards 2024

Prizes to be presented in eight categories

Blackpool Trams extension to open on 12 June

Major extension to open after delays caused by hotel construction

A CCTV image of Clapham Common station after an uncontrolled passenger evacuation. Courtesy RAIB News Premium

Residue on resistor grid prompted LU evacuation

Fire fears caused passengers to self-evacuate Underground train

Porterbrook to electrify Long Marston

Major investment enhances test site's capabilities

CrossCountry sets out fleet transformation plans

Voyagers and Turbostars to receive major refurbishment and bold new look

Class 197s launch on Ebbw line

Pembroke Dock next to see new trains

Incoming COO John Whitehurst. Courtesy GTR News Premium

Whitehouse is GTR’s new COO

Interim COO Coulthurst to retire

Record Sunday ridership on Metrolink

Marathon boosts light rail numbers

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ANALYSIS: Labour’s pragmatic approach to rail policy

Bringing operators in house may be popular - but comes with risks