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West Midlands Councils bring in era of better trains and services
The management of the West Midlands network has been put into local hands. Consequently, more frequent services, better trains and extra seats are being implemented…
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Bombardier’s New Generation Rollingstock enter passenger service in Queensland, Australia
New Generation Rollingstock trains are set to transform the South-East Queensland commuting experience, with the new fleet increasing capacity by over 26 per cent…
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Smart ticketing introduced on Abellio Greater Anglia services
26 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department of Transport (DfT) has announced the introduction of smart ticketing on Abellio Greater Anglia services.
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Government safeguards land for proposed Crossrail 2 route
24 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Crossrail 2 moved a step closer today after the Department of Transport (DfT) announced an agreement to protect land of the proposed route from conflicting development.
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First Great Western franchise extended
23 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
FirstGroup have signed an agreement with the Department of Transport to continue operating the First Great Western franchise until 1 April 2019.
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Hitachi pre-series Class 800 train arrives in the UK
12 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail Minister Claire Perry MP has today welcomed the arrival of the first Hitachi pre-series Class 800 train for the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) at the Port of Southampton.
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Bombardier selected preferred bidder for Queensland new Generation Rollingstock project
20 November 2013 | By Bombardier
The Department of Transport and Main Roads will deliver the project...