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March 18, 2022 | Financial

British government to guarantee €2.1bn loan for Turkish high-speed line

The 503km line will run from Ankara to Izmir.

March 16, 2022 | Policy

FirstGroup secures eight-year contract for TransPennine Express

The contract comprises a core four-year term with an option for a four-year extension.

March 14, 2022 | Infrastructure

HS2 TBMs complete first stage of tunnelling

Eventually 10 TBMs will dig a combined 103km of tunnels on Britain’s HS2 Phase One.

March 10, 2022 | Europe

Drainage system at fault in fatal Scottish derailment

Debris struck by a train that caused fatal accident at Carmont was a result of changes to a drainage system made by Carillion which were not audited.

March 9, 2022 | Infrastructure

New design revealed for HS2 Euston terminus

The new station will be built across three storeys.

March 8, 2022 | Infrastructure

Crossrail authorisation expected by the end of April

Delayed cross-London railway enters final stages of testing process.

March 7, 2022 | Policy

RIA sets out five tests for new British railway structure

Great British Railways will replace the previous franchise model and Network Rail.

March 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

Construction begins on Levenmouth line in Scotland

Reopened line will eventually be electrified.

March 2, 2022 | Freight

Fortescue and Williams to develop regenerative battery iron-ore train

The train will regenerate electricity during downhill sections of Fortescue’s network in Western Australia, removing the need for lineside recharging equipment.

March 2, 2022 | Infrastructure

Hitachi-led trial to predict track quality in Scotland

Perpetuum sensor equipment fitted to trains expected to be able to predict where track maintenance is required.

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