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June 22, 2026 | Main line

Driver killed in collision on British mainline

Two passenger trains crash in Bedford, southern England, leaving around 100 injured.

June 10, 2026 | Policy

British government outlines key milestones in journey to GBR

Great British Railways (GBR) expected to come into operation next year. Government will publish a 30-year rail strategy in autumn 2027.

May 7, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Contracts awarded to reopen British commuter line

Passenger services last operated on the line to Portishead west of Bristol in 1964.

April 9, 2026 | Commuter Rail

New stations open in Britain’s West Midlands

Five new stations added to West Midlands Railway commuter network centred on Birmingham.

March 27, 2026 | Technology

Britain tests quantum navigation on national rail network

Infrastructure manager Network Rail claims use of new technology in mainline rail environment is a world first.

March 4, 2026 | Infrastructure

Arcadis and AtkinsRéalis win British project management contract

Consultancies to provide programme management for £10.7bn Transpennine Route Upgrade project in northern England.

February 25, 2026 | Freight

Channel Tunnel intermodal revival in prospect

Network Rail leases Barking Eurohub terminal in east London where £15m of private investment is planned.

December 10, 2025 | Commuter Rail

FirstGroup wins London Overground operating contract

New concession starting on May 3 2026 will see capacity and service frequency increased.

November 27, 2025 | Commuter Rail

New CEO for Britain’s public passenger operator

Alex Hynes will succeed Robin Gisby as CEO of DfT Operator as prelude to formation of Great British Railways.

November 7, 2025 | Policy

Great British Railways coming soon

Expanded role for regulator under new industry structure.

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