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August 9, 2023 | Fleet

British operators embark on fleet replacement

Northern and Chiltern are looking to replace ageing DMUs with low-carbon trains.

July 26, 2023 | Fleet

New train orders needed now, says Britain’s supply industry

Supply chain at imminent risk of job losses, says Railway Industry Association.

June 9, 2023 | Policy

Britain’s railway is without a paddle

Kevin Smith assesses the issues preventing Britain’s railway from realising its potential.

June 5, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Works starts on Cambridge South station

British government providing £200m for new station serving biomedical campus.

May 23, 2023 | Passenger

Britain’s DfT to review viability of Wi-Fi on trains

To reduce costs, the Department for Transport is considering whether to ask operators to shut down Wi-Fi on trains.

May 22, 2023 | Infrastructure

Network Rail publishes Strategic Business Plan for 2024-29

£44bn to be spent on operating and maintaining network in England and Wales.

May 11, 2023 | Financial

TransPennine Express brought into public control

Decision follows months of disruption across the network in northern England, which extends to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

March 27, 2023 | Passenger

British government delays completing HS2

Extended timescale aims to make savings, but official advice and industry response warn that extending completion could push up project costs, as Robert Preston reports.

February 28, 2023 | Policy

Great British Railways heads for autumn 2024 start

No legislation to create new body before this autumn.

February 22, 2023 | Financial

IRJ News in brief - Financial and Market

South Western Railway contract extended, Škoda Group acquires Austrian subsidiary, Ensco expands in Brazil, DSB records mixed results and SBB and SOB cooperation strengthens.

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