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Stagecoach confirms legal action against Government over franchise bid ban
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Stagecoach has confirmed it will take the Department for Transport to court over a Government decision to ban them bidding for three rail contracts.
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Five things you may not know about the Big Boy
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Here’s five things you perhaps didn’t know about the Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy 4-8-8-4…
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UK Innovation Centre to be established for the world-wide rail industry
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A new UK-based Innovation Centre will transform how wheelsets and tracks are approached, developed and maintained in the rail industry.
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No official lookout on tracks before rail workers killed, interim report finds
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Two rail workers were killed by a train while there was no official lookout in place, a report has found.
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5 facts you may not know about the ‘Azuma’ train
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LNER launched its first passenger services on the East Coast Main Line on May 15, using the Hitachi-built Class 800 ‘Azuma’ express trains as part of a rolling programme to replace both its Class 91 and Mk4 and HST fleets.
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Six people a month risking lives to cross tracks in Essex
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Over six people a month are putting their lives at risk by walking across tracks at a level crossing in Grays.
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From the archive: A meeting of minds
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The renaming of Flying Scotsman twice, the recreation of a complete early 1950s KESR mixed train and the clearing and operation of the ‘Last Severn & Wye byway’ back to Parkend, amongst others.
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Grab quality railway merchandise with Spike Leisurewear
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For more than 30 years Spike has produced quality t-shirts for customers throughout the UK, with a focus on their needs and an aim to offer great value.
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GB Railfreight’s pride as it unveils Class 66
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GB RAILFREIGHT marked Brighton Pride when Class 66 No. 66773 was named Pride of GB Railfreight by The Times columnist Matthew Parris at the South Coast resort on August 2. Sporting rainbow colours along its bodyside, GB says the loco recognises LGBT+ employees across the wider rail industry, and celebrates its on-going commitment to diversity and equality.…
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All ‘Goblin’ Class 710 units accepted
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LONDON Overground has accepted all eight Class 710/2 EMUs for use on the Gospel Oak to Barking service. It means the line is finally operated exclusively by the Bombardier-built four-car sets, and has allowed the 15-minute service frequency to be restored. The service is used by 30,000 passengers per day, and it was planned to…
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