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November 13, 2024 | Fleet

Avanti West Coast introduces new trains on London - Liverpool route

The operator is continuing the deployment of its new Hitachi fleet.

November 8, 2024 | Technology

First British inter-city battery trial surpasses expectations

Range of 135km on battery power is feasible, says Hitachi Rail.

November 8, 2024 | Policy

Network Rail will cease to exist in reformed British railway

Rail minister Lord Peter Hendy and Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines have offered insight into the future of infrastructure management in Britain as well as wider railway reform.

November 5, 2024 | News

Sanding system not working on train involved in fatal Welsh collision

Britain’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has issued an update on its continuing investigation into the accident on October 21 in which one passenger died.

November 2, 2024 | Fleet

British battery shunting locomotive completes heavy trials

Positive Traction has fitted the rebuilt locomotive with its Powerpod battery technology.

November 1, 2024 | Main line

East West Rail to explore discontinuous electrification

Plans to electrify the project from the outset were shelved in 2016.

October 30, 2024 | Financial

British government commits to HS2 central London tunnels

The Labour government’s first budget promises to provide funding for tunnelling from Old Oak Common to Euston.

October 23, 2024 | Main line

Head-on collision in Wales kills one passenger

Poor rail adhesion has been cited as a possible cause of the fatal collision.

October 21, 2024 | Financial

Independent review for Britain’s HS2

Transport secretary says cost of high-speed project urgently needs to be brought under control.

October 15, 2024 | Main line

Belfast’s Grand Central station opens

New Northern Irish terminus will be served by cross-border Enterprise services.

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