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April 9, 2022 | Fleet

Midland Metro service to resume at the end of May

This is the third time in less than a year that the LRVs were removed from traffic due to faults.

April 3, 2022 | News

Midlands Connect announces plans to increase rail capacity

Work will continue to feed government consultation into future projects.

March 22, 2022 | Fleet

Midland Metro forced to suspend services for a third time

Full service had only just resumed following November’s fleet withdrawal.

February 6, 2022 | Infrastructure

Plans for HS2 automated people mover confirmed

The final route will be finalised once the planning approval process concludes.

November 29, 2021 | News

Sydney seeks answers to CAF LRV problems in Britain

Transport for New South Wales to send staff to Britain to inspect repairs underway on similar CAF LRVs.

November 23, 2021 | Fleet

Cracks force withdrawal of entire Midland Metro fleet

All 21 Urbos 3 LRVs removed from service for at least four weeks.

August 18, 2021 | High-speed

HS2 trains contract to be awarded in October

Milestones for Britain’s new high-speed line revealed.

May 12, 2021 | High-speed

HS2 Birmingham Curzon Street construction contract awarded

The Mace Dragados joint venture will also complete detailed design of the station.

March 22, 2021 | Financial

More funding for English transport operators to combat Covid losses

Transport for London receives £485m of the £518m funding package.

February 19, 2021 | High-speed

Tender to construct £275m HS2 depot and control centre launched

The depot and control centre in Birmingham will stable at least 54 high-speed trains.

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