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Famous St Rollox Works in Glasgow to reopen
The famous St Rollox rail depot in Glasgow is set to be re-opened after train manufacturer Gibson’s Engineering announced that it was to open its new engineering facility on the site.
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HS2 completes second Wendover Viaduct deck slide
HS2 completed its latest stage in its complex year-long project as it slid a part of the half-kilometre Wendover Dean Viaduct bridge deck into position.
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RIA appoints new chairman
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced Noel Travers as its new chairman. Travers will join the RIA board on 3 June, replacing David Tonkin, who is stepping down after seven years in the post.
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RSSB launches five-year health and safety strategy to combat industry issues
A new health and safety policy has been issued by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB).
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Excavation on HS2 tunnels passes halfway point
Construction on the network of tunnels for HS2 has now passed the half way point, it has been revealed.
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RIA argues for battery electrics to replace diesel trains
Government should order battery electric trains to replace the 1,100 oldest diesel units in service.
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New ‘730s’ enter service on Birmingham’s Cross-City line
The first of the new Alstom Aventra Class 730 trains has entered passenger service on Birmingham’s busy Cross-City Line.
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ETCS dynamic testing to start on East Coast Main Line
The first section of the East Coast Main Line from London King’s Cross to lose its lineside signals in favour of cab signalling
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Northern’s new leadership team take up roles
Northern’s new managing director and chief operating officer have officially started their new roles this week.
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Network Rail Eastern Region launches new partnership to oversee its CP7 works
Network Rail Eastern Region has outlined the framework of its Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP) which will be in place for the whole Control Period 7 (CP7).
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