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TfW unveils big timetable changes for North Wales from May Transport for Wales (TfW) has outlined its changes to the upcoming May timetable, calling it a “once-in-a-generation transformation” of rail services across North Wales.
06.03.2026 12:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Encouraging early signs for new East Coast Main Line timetable New ECML timetable was launched in December with services still being phased in.
06.03.2026 09:47 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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RAIB identifies London Underground failings in fatal Ickenham accident The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has published its report into a fatal accident at Ickenham London Underground station, where a passenger fell from the platform.

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05.03.2026 15:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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West London Orbital: funding for new 11-mile service committed by TfL and councils New service linking Hendon and Hounslow could start in the mid-2030s.
05.03.2026 14:26 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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"It is wasted": miles of Midland Main Line overhead wires not used after electrification cancelled Report shows how several route miles of overhead line equipment on Midland Main Line will not be used by trains.
04.03.2026 09:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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East West Rail: still no passenger service 500 days after line opened to traffic Frustration grows as there's still no sign of passenger service almost 12 months after Chiltern Railways was named as operator.
04.03.2026 08:35 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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GBRf poised to take over Cornish Imerys workings from DB Cargo UK Process under way to transfer staff from DB Cargo UK to GB Railfreight
02.03.2026 12:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Maritime opens new £80m Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Terminal An opening ceremony for Northampton Gateway was held on February 27 welcoming rail minister Lord Hendy to open the Interchange alongside representatives from the industry.
02.03.2026 12:09 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Time running out for Go-op's open access plan as funding deadline looms Co-operative operator must raise £2.6 million by May but admits there's one last chance if services are to start.
02.03.2026 09:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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"First milestone met" as Eurostar and Virgin submit Temple Mills depot agreement Operators submit draft agreement to Office of Rail and Road for Virgin to use Temple Mills depot alongside Eurostar.
27.02.2026 08:52 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Hydrogen-powered '08' shunter officially launched after four-year conversion 08635 HydroShunter has been created at the Severn Valley Railway using a Class 08 that was out of use for 17 years.
26.02.2026 13:31 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Industry unites behind new operations leadership pilot Senior figures from across Britain’s railway assembled at Swindon on February 24 for the formal launch of a new cross-industry leadership initiative that its backers hope will help close long-recognis...

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26.02.2026 10:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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IRR calls for urgent Delay Repay reform in new report Independent Rail Retailers (IRR) has urged ministers to reform the rail industry’s Delay Repay compensation regime
25.02.2026 11:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Portishead line construction work set to begin in April Network Rail announces consultation sessions for local community ahead of work starting.
25.02.2026 10:34 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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International freight growth the aim as Network Rail takes over Barking terminal Government announces aim to restart regular freight traffic through the Channel Tunnel.
25.02.2026 09:24 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Network Rail: Liverpool Street will become sought-after location after redevelopment Network Rail’s plans to redevelop station in a £1.2bn scheme are approved by the City of London Corporation.
24.02.2026 09:28 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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First southern Leamside Line business case due this year Plans to reopen the southern half of the route were included in the government's Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement.
23.02.2026 09:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Exeter-Barnstaple services return after storm damage Services on North Devon's Tarka Line reopened after storm damage
20.02.2026 13:48 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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ScotRail to introduce £10 minimum fare in crackdown on ticketless travel ScotRail is to introduce a £10 minimum fare for passengers who deliberately board trains without first buying a ticket
20.02.2026 11:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Last two Northumberland Line stations set to open The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised Northumberland Park in North Tyneside to open to passengers, marking the fifth of six stations to be delivered under the Northumberland Line project.
19.02.2026 15:47 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The 36 aspirations included in Transport for Wales' rail vision Transport for Wales has published its long-term rail vision which includes dozens of projects across the country.
19.02.2026 11:37 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Northern politicians push for rail freight upgrades as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade Transport for the North’s Rail North Committee has recommended a series of short-term infrastructure projects that it says would have a transformational impact on rail freight in the North
19.02.2026 10:37 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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"An accumulation of failings": West of England Line problems laid bare Problems with rolling stock, traincrew and assets revealed as passenger group continues to decry the standard of service on South Western Railway’s longest route
18.02.2026 12:20 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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GWR battery train set for passenger use six days a week in next stage of tests Regular service will help engineers understand the effects on battery health.
18.02.2026 09:55 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Office of Rail and Road steps in to improve industry response to overspeed incidents HM Chief Inspector of Railways wants to see more done to cut down on overspeed incidents.
18.02.2026 09:52 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Station upgrades part of Network Rail's latest Transpennine Route Upgrade plans Network Rail will apply for Transport and Works Act Order to upgrade Marsden and Slaithwaite stations.
17.02.2026 12:08 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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17.02.2026 09:58 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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West Midlands advances £50m to fast-track Metro extension The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has agreed to bring forward £50 million in funding to accelerate early work on a series of major transport schemes across the region.
17.02.2026 09:27 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Transport for Wales explains benefits of tram-trains - all hoped to be in service this year TfW in final stages of testing tram-train units before they enter service on Core Valley Lines in South Wales.
17.02.2026 09:26 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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More Docklands Light Railway extension details in engagement notice New 1.8-mile extension will reach Thamesmead in the 2030s.
16.02.2026 14:20 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1