The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has set out five ‘tests’ to ensure the establishment of Great British Railways, the new railway structure, will be a success.
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Category: Freight
UK railway round-up
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Freight train derailment blocks high-speed passenger services
A derailed freight train is causing disruption to high-speed passenger services to and from London St Pancras International.
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Fantastic Christmas subscriptions on all your favourite railway titles at Classic Magazines!
Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s the perfect time to grab a last-minute gift for the Railway enthusiasts in your life, or even for yourself as an early Christmas treat!
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Electric freight trains mothballed due to soaring energy prices
Rail freight operators have stopped using electric trains and switched to diesel locomotives due to soaring energy prices.
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RAIB report blames Sheffield train derailment on broken track screws
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into a freight train derailment at Sheffield station in November 2020.
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Rail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage
The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage.
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Transport for London, HS2 & Network Rail join Rail Supply Group’s export scheme
Transport for London (TfL) has joined Network Rail and HS2 in supporting the Rail Supply Group’s export reference scheme. The scheme provides a simplified project reference
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Track upgrades in North Yorkshire over August Bank Holiday weekend
Network Rail is upgrading the track in Hensall over the August Bank Holiday weekend to bring smoother journeys for passengers travelling to North Yorkshire.
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DB Cargo UK plans to lease Mossend EuroTerminal to Maritime Intermodal
DB Cargo UK has announced plans to lease its Mossend EuroTerminal rail freight facility to Maritime Intermodal from October 1, 2021.
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