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03/10/2024

The latest from Railnews - October 2024 -

20/09/2024

Next year’s Railway 200 festival has been launched with a day of events in Darlington, the town which was one terminus of the pioneering Stockton & Darlington Railway and which saw a steam-hauled train carry members of the public as passengers for the first time on 27 September 1825. Railway 200 w...

19/09/2024

Book a plant tour this September https://mailchi.mp/railnewsmail/book-a-plant-tour-this-september

Join us for a detailed tour of a galvanizing plant near you and turn an interesting few hours into your professional development.

19/09/2024

The environmental charity Greenpeace has published proposals for a new flat-fare rail card, possibly costing £49 a month, which would allow unlimited travel on most trains.

18/09/2024

Ciras: Is no one listening to your safety concerns? You have options. - https://mailchi.mp/railnewsmail/is-no-one-listening-to-your-safety-concerns-you-have-options

It takes courage to raise safety concerns. You could be stepping out of your comfort zone or making yourself more visible. Fear of judgement or repercussions can stop people in their tracks.

18/09/2024

ASLEF members have voted to end their long-running pay dispute and to accept the offer which was made by the Department of Transport in August.

18/09/2024

Its report ‘Accelerating the Government’s Ambition to Fix Britain’s Railways’ includes recommendations such as making more effective use of the existing network, rolling stock and other assets, making timetabling more flexible and responsive, and also allowing train operating companies to ma...

17/09/2024

The veteran Class 508 Merseyrail fleet was among the oldest on National Rail, having been built by British Rail 45 years ago, but its longevity came at a price.

16/09/2024

The latest Railnews podcast is now available. Listen Here: www.railnews-business.co.uk/podcasts/

16/09/2024

Two operators with National Rail Contracts reached their core expiry dates yesterday, but they seem set to remain in the private sector for now.

13/09/2024

A plan for a new railway to replace the axed sections of HS2 to Crewe and Manchester is being published today by the mayors of the West Midlands and Greater Manchester.

12/09/2024

Railnews October Reminder -

12/09/2024

Plans to extend pay-as-you-go contactless ticketing to another 47 stations in south east England on 22 September have been delayed because of the cyber attack on computer systems at Transport for London.

12/09/2024

The cancellation of the Northern leg of HS2 almost a year ago was caused by a combination of political factors, according to a report by the Institution of Civil Engineers.

11/09/2024

Rail investment call The Railway Industry Association has sent its Autumn 2024 submission to HM Treasury in advance of the Budget on 30 October. The suppliers’ group is calling for a steady pipeline of capital projects and rail investment to lower costs, create jobs, boost growth and ultimately se...

10/09/2024

Borders ambitions frustrated A feasibility study into extending the Borders Railway from Tweedbank to Carlisle has been put on hold, as part of the Government’s plan to close an alleged ‘funding gap’ of £22 billion in the public finances. Other railway reopening schemes on the Restoring Your ...

05/09/2024

The latest from Railnews - September 2024 -

08/08/2024

The latest from Railnews - August 2024 -

24/07/2024

Third Railnews podcast published - https://mailchi.mp/railnews.co.uk/ejmzq2smjo-10412789

18/07/2024

Railnews August Reminder - https://mailchi.mp/railnews.co.uk/r-10412365

10/07/2024

Second Railnews podcast published - https://mailchi.mp/railnews.co.uk/ejmzq2smjo-10411801

04/07/2024

The latest from Railnews - July 2024 -

02/07/2024

First Railnews Podcast is available now -

13/06/2024

Railnews Business & July Reminder - https://mailchi.mp/railnews.co.uk/r-10410093 #

06/06/2024

The latest from Railnews - June 2024 -