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September 30, 2021 | Technology

Battery-powered D-Train to operate at COP26

Daily trips in Scotland for Vivarail class 230 battery train.

September 28, 2021 | Financial

British government takes over Southeastern following franchise breach

Decision follows an investigation which identifies over £25m of taxpayer money was not declared by SE.

September 21, 2021 | Europe

Active radial steering suspension system reduces wear

Trials of the system on the Weardale Railway have been completed.

September 21, 2021 | Analysis

Northern leaders raise concerns over future of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail

Manchester mayor says “storm clouds” are gathering over mega projects.

September 17, 2021 | Europe

British government to investigate air quality standards following diesel train research

Nitrogen oxide levels up to 13-times higher than those next to major London roads found on new-build trains.

September 15, 2021 | Europe

HS2 Logistics hub officially opens in north London

Eight trains a day will deliver and remove materials needed for the new London-Birmingham line.

September 9, 2021 | Europe

More Stadler trains ordered for Tyne & Wear Metro

Construction of Nexus Stadler fleet is underway as the order is increased.

September 7, 2021 | Asia

IRJ In-Brief - Fleet: First EuroDuals arrive in Turkey; Flirts enter traffic in Norway; Hitachi EMUs began testing in Taiwan

Tata Steel increases order for British-built hybrid locomotives.

September 7, 2021 | Australia/NZ

5% export tariff removed on rail export between Britain and Australia

Free trade agreement allows British firms guaranteed access to major bids.

September 3, 2021 | Analysis

Eurostar's journey through the pandemic

The pandemic has had a massive impact on Eurostar, perhaps more so than any other operator. Its very future has been called into question, while politicians seemed to wash their hands of the problem. As service levels begin to increase Richard Clinnick looks back over a turbulent 18 months for the operator.

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