Rail freight operators have stopped using electric trains and switched to diesel locomotives due to soaring energy prices.
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Category: Electric
Stick to most ambitious HS2 plans, Burnham urges Government
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called on the Government to “stick to the most ambitious version” of HS2, following reports the eastern leg of the railway could be scrapped.
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HS2 tunneling machine completes first mile under the Chilterns
The first 2,000 tonne tunnelling machine passed the one mile mark this week during the construction of the first tunnels for HS2.
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New stations added to Tube map in major network expansion
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new Tube map showing the first major expansion of the network this century.
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London’s Tube network sees busiest morning since start of pandemic
The London Underground has seen its busiest rush hour morning since March 2020, according to Transport for London (TfL) data.
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RAIB report: Fatal accident at Waterloo Underground station
RAIB has released its report into a fatal accident at Waterloo Underground station last year.
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Metrolink tram services reduced to manage COVID-related absences
Metrolink has announced a temporary reduced timetable due to coronavirus-related staff absences from August 6.
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Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally
The families of Croydon tram crash victims have demanded a new inquest into their deaths after a jury concluded they died as a result of an accident and were not unlawfully killed.
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UK railway news roundup
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Tyne and Wear Metro to enforce wearing face masks on services
Passengers using the Tyne and Wear Metro must continue to wear face coverings when travelling on the system, unless they are exempt.
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