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May 25, 2025 | Policy

British passenger operator returns to public ownership

South Western Railway will have to meet specific performance targets before it is rebranded as Great British Railways.

January 23, 2023 | Freight

Varamis Rail launches zero carbon parcels and freight service

EMUs converted by Eversholt Rail aim to provide green alternative for next-day delivery companies.

November 26, 2021 | Infrastructure

Main line upgrades recommended to boost British connectivity

Improving rail links between England, Scotland and Wales and rail upgrades in Northern Ireland recommended in review by Sir Peter Hendy.

March 10, 2021 | Main line

UK Strategic Transport Network proposed

The proposal would improve connections between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

February 23, 2021 | Freight

Rail Operations UK to launch Orion logistics service in April

The operator’s first service will run between freight terminals in England and Scotland.

February 5, 2021 | Freight

Construction begins on British Royal Mail Daventry parcel hub

The hub will have a dedicated rail terminal with access to the West Coast Main Line

January 19, 2021 | Europe

Consultation launched to improve Manchester rail timetabling

BRITAIN’s Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a public consultation which aims to improve the performance of rail services in and around the northern English city of Manchester.

July 22, 2019 | Locomotives

Clayton Equipment designs new battery hybrid locomotive

BRITISH locomotive manufacturer Clayton Equipment has developed a new battery hybrid Bo-Bo locomotive.

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