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October 10, 2022 | Main line

Caledonian Sleeper franchise ends early

Serco’s proposals did not represent value for money, says government.

April 4, 2022 | Policy

Scottish government takes over ScotRail

After seven years, Abellio loses the Scotland’s Railways franchise.

March 22, 2022 | Fleet

TPE plans to buy more new trains

New fleets would realise opportunities created by Trans-Pennine route upgrade

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 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

Construction begins on Levenmouth line in Scotland

Reopened line will eventually be electrified.

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.

February 18, 2022 | Europe

Storms cause European rail service suspension

Operators suspend services as high winds cause damage to infrastructure.

January 21, 2022 | Policy

Scotland releases draft 20-year transport blueprint

The plan includes a number of rail-specific recommendations.

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.

June 21, 2021 | Infrastructure

Levenmouth line to be fully electrified

Battery electric trains to be used initially on reopened Scottish railway.

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