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Complexity and risks of HS2 were ‘under-estimated’

HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because its complexity and risks were under-estimated, according to the Whitehall spending watchdog.
UK railway news round-up

After warnings for the bosses of HS2 from the Wildlife Trusts last time out, this week a leaked government review has revealed HS2 could cost up to £106bn.
South Western Railway workers vote to continue strikes in guards dispute

Workers on South Western Railway have voted to continue taking strike action in the long-running dispute over guards on trains.
Great Central Railway to restore Thornbury Castle

Unrestored Collett ‘Castle’ No. 7027 Thornbury Castle is to be restored for operation at the Great Central Railway (GCR) following its sale to a private buyer by Jonathan Jones-Pratt.
Veterans railcard for cheaper train fares to launch on Armistice Day

A new railcard offering discounted train tickets for military veterans will be launched later this year, the government has announced.
South Western Railway franchise ‘not sustainable in the long term’

South Western Railway finances indicate the franchise is “not sustainable in the long term”, according to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Network Rail being investigated for ‘poor performance’

Network Rail is being investigated over its poor performance on routes used by train operators Northern and TransPennine Express.
HS2 costs could rise to £106bn, government review says

HS2 could cost up to £106 billion, according to a widely leaked Government review.

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Complexity and risks of HS2 were ‘under-estimated’

24th January 2020 Shannon Butcher

HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because its complexity and risks were under-estimated, according to the Whitehall spending watchdog.

Network Rail

UK railway news round-up

24th January 2020 Sam Hewitt

After warnings for the bosses of HS2 from the Wildlife Trusts last time out, this week a leaked government review has revealed HS2 could cost up to £106bn.

Rail strikes

South Western Railway workers vote to continue strikes in guards dispute

23rd January 2020 Sam Hewitt

Workers on South Western Railway have voted to continue taking strike action in the long-running dispute over guards on trains.

Unrestored Collett ‘Castle’ No. 7027 Thornbury Castle is to be restored for operation at the Great Central Railway (GCR) following its sale to a private buyer by Jonathan Jones-Pratt.

Great Central Railway to restore Thornbury Castle

23rd January 2020 Sam Hewitt

Unrestored Collett ‘Castle’ No. 7027 Thornbury Castle is to be restored for operation at the Great Central Railway (GCR) following its sale to a private buyer by Jonathan Jones-Pratt.

Veterans railcard for cheaper train fares to launch on Armistice Day

Veterans railcard for cheaper train fares to launch on Armistice Day

22nd January 2020 Sam Hewitt

A new railcard offering discounted train tickets for military veterans will be launched later this year, the government has announced.

South Western Railway

South Western Railway franchise ‘not sustainable in the long term’

22nd January 2020 Sam Hewitt

South Western Railway finances indicate the franchise is “not sustainable in the long term”, according to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

Job description: Knowledge Transfer Manager

22nd January 2020 Shannon Butcher

Knowledge Transfer Network are offering a role on their Transport Team. Keep reading to find out more information about to position.

The year Flying Scotsman & Tornado ran at the same time…

21st January 2020 Sam Hewitt

2016 was the first time No. 60103 Flying Scotsman was running at the same time as new-build Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado.

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway going from strength to strength

16th January 2020 Nigel Devereux

The Skipton to Ilkley line was closed by Dr Beeching & reopened later as the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway and has gone from strength to strength!

Ten handy gadgets for rail travellers

10th January 2020 Shannon Butcher

Trains are not always convenient, especially across long distances. Here’s a selection of handy gadgets to make those train journeys more manageable.

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What’s inside our February issue?

20th January 2020 Sam Hewitt

We have the FULL list of non-compliant stock as PRM deadline passes, plus discover the gas turbine story. There’s this and more in the February 2020 edition of Rail Express magazine!

Heritage Railway cover

Inside Issue 263 of Heritage Railway…

20th January 2020 Sam Hewitt

We cover the story that the Weardale and Dartmoor Lines are being offered for sale, plus ‘Brighton Belle’ is ready for a 2020 comeback.

The Railway Magazine cover

January 2020 issue on sale!

7th January 2020 Sam Hewitt

Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.

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December issue on sale!

5th December 2019 Sam Hewitt

Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.