The rail industry has reacted to the government’s announcement of an end to rail franchising in a major shake-up for the rail network.
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Public consultation opens for Ely rail capacity
Network Rail have opened their first round of public consultation for proposals to upgrade the railway in and around Ely and will run for six weeks.
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Rail franchising ‘ended’ as Covid support extended
The government has announced an end to rail franchising in a major shake-up for the rail network.
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PREVIEW: October edition of Railways Illustrated
Each issue of Railways Illustrated offers a comprehensive round-up of the latest news and topical events from the UK across the present-day railway, including heritage traction in operation on the main lines.
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COVID-19 heroes to be honoured with their names on GWR trains
Community heroes who selflessly helped others during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic will have their names added to the side of Great Western Railway trains in the coming weeks.
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East Coast Main Line increases power supply with £216m contract
The East Coast Main Line Power Supply Upgrade is to power forward into its second phase to enhance the East Coast network, bolstered by a £216.2m contract award for the Rail Electrification Alliance.
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Network Rail and Highways England publish New Station Guidance
Network Rail and Highways England publish joint document to improve development of parkway stations and help communities access the places most important to them.
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UK railway news round-up
Rail bosses have been told to do more to crack down on graffiti on the UK rail network. Here’s this week’s round-up.
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PREVIEW: October issue of Steam Days
Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.
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Colour scheme for new £362m Tyne and Wear Metro fleet revealed
Nexus has revealed the colourful design for Tyne and Wear Metro’s new £362 million train fleet.
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