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March 13, 2025 | Analysis

British operators make the case for DMU replacement

BEMUS combined with partial electrification is the favoured solution, as Robert Preston reports.

April 12, 2024 | Policy

Britain’s supply industry unveils strategy for net-zero railway by 2050

Railway Industry Association (RIA) advocates further electrification and BEMU deployment.

December 5, 2023 | Infrastructure

Government provides £4bn for rail in northern England

Funding for Transpennine Route Upgrade and 29 new trains.

November 7, 2023 | Policy

British government plans Rail Reform Bill to create Great British Railways

New arm’s-length body will bring infrastructure and passenger operations together.

October 5, 2023 | High-speed

Cancelling HS2 to Manchester “a devastating blow”

Industry responds to October 4’s announcement.

August 9, 2023 | Fleet

British operators embark on fleet replacement

Northern and Chiltern are looking to replace ageing DMUs with low-carbon trains.

July 26, 2023 | Fleet

New train orders needed now, says Britain’s supply industry

Supply chain at imminent risk of job losses, says Railway Industry Association.

May 22, 2023 | Infrastructure

Network Rail publishes Strategic Business Plan for 2024-29

£44bn to be spent on operating and maintaining network in England and Wales.

February 8, 2023 | Policy

Rail reform is go, says British transport secretary

Great British Railways will provide single point of accountability.

July 28, 2022 | Policy

British government should reconsider plans for north and midlands

MPs say £96bn Integrated Rail Plan lacks solid evidence base.

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