Sam Hewitt
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Rail industry experts call for green investment post-pandemic
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A new report from leading rail industry professionals calls for the government to put rail at the heart of a green post-pandemic economic recovery.
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RAIB update on train derailment and fire at Llangennech
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released more details into its investigation into the derailment and fire involving a tanker train at Llangennech last month.
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Rail industry reacts to end of rail franchising
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
