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Renfe has received a UK pre-qualification passport

The PQQ passport allows Renfe to express an interest for…

9 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

The PQQ passport allows Renfe to express an interest for any future franchise competition in the most competitive market in Europe…

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UK Transport Secretary commits to delivering a modern railway resilient to extreme weather

Chris Grayling is implementing many improvements in the south west…

2 March 2018 | By Global Railway Review

Chris Grayling is implementing many improvements in the south west region, including more peak time seats and precautions against extreme weather…

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Mark Carne is retiring from Network Rail

Network Rail’s Chief Executive since 2014, Mark Carne, has announced…

6 February 2018 | By Global Railway Review

Network Rail’s Chief Executive since 2014, Mark Carne, has announced his retirement from the company after years of commitment and hard work…

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Improving services on the Midland Main Line agreed to be a priority

The Government, Midlands Connect & East Midlands Councils agree the…

16 January 2018 | By Global Railway Review

The Government, Midlands Connect & East Midlands Councils agree the maximisation of HS2 benefits and improvement of services on the Midland Main Line to be a priority…

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Freight trains in Britain to be upgraded with digital technology

A less congested, better performing railway stepped closer to reality…

21 December 2017 | By

A less congested, better performing railway stepped closer to reality with the signing of a major, multi-million pound contract that will see freight trains upgraded with technology to make them safer, more efficient and flexible…

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East West Railway Company is launched

The East West Railway Company will oversee the restoration of…

15 December 2017 | By Global Railway Review

The East West Railway Company will oversee the restoration of the link between Oxford and Cambridge, nearly 50 years to the day since the old Varsity Line closed…

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West Midlands Trains franchise to receive 333 BOMBARDIER AVENTRA vehicles

Bombardier wins rolling stock and maintenance contracts for the West…

13 December 2017 | By Global Railway Review

Bombardier wins rolling stock and maintenance contracts for the West Midlands Trains franchise in UK...

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Transport secretary sets out rail strategy opportunities to supply chain leaders

Outlining previous problems and focusing on the future, transport secretary…

8 December 2017 | By Global Railway Review

Outlining previous problems and focusing on the future, transport secretary Chris Grayling sets out a focus plan…

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Evolution of rail franchising forms part of UK government’s new ‘strategic vision for rail’

The UK’s Transport Secretary Chris Grayling today (29 November 2017)…

29 November 2017 | By Global Railway Review

The UK’s Transport Secretary Chris Grayling today (29 November 2017) has set out a new vision for Britain’s railways, including plans to end the operational divide between track and train and an evolution of the franchising system.

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New Intercity Express trains launched

Great Western Railway’s brand new Intercity Express Train has carried…

16 October 2017 | By Global Railway Review

Great Western Railway’s brand new Intercity Express Train has carried passengers for the first time, marking the next stage in the biggest fleet upgrade on the Great Western in 40 years.

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UK government announces a £48 billion investment into Britain’s railways

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has unveiled the latest stage in…

12 October 2017 | By Global Railway Review

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has unveiled the latest stage in the government’s investment into Britain’s railways, announcing that £48 billion will be spent on the network over a five-year period.

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UK government to invest £80 million into smart rail ticketing

The UK government has set out details of its £80…

6 October 2017 | By Global Railway Review

The UK government has set out details of its £80 million programme to introduce smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.

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Transport Secretary opens new rail academy

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has opened in a new rail…

6 October 2017 | By Global Railway Review

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has opened in a new rail academy in the North West of England, which is due to train 500 apprentices over the next five years.

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TransPennine route to be the first digital intercity rail line in the UK

The government has announced plans for Britain’s first digitally controlled…

28 September 2017 | By Global Railway Review

The government has announced plans for Britain’s first digitally controlled intercity rail line as it invests £13 billion in improving journeys across the North.

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Permanent track installation is now complete on the Elizabeth line

A significant milestone has been marked with the official completion…

15 September 2017 | By Global Railway Review

A significant milestone has been marked with the official completion of the permanent track for the Elizabeth line.

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