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February 18, 2022 | Europe

Storms cause European rail service suspension

Severe weather caused the cancellation of services in Britain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Denmark on February 17 and 18.

December 22, 2021 | News

Omicron variant begins to affect rail operators

The rise of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is beginning to have an impact on passenger train operations across the world.

December 2, 2021 | Fleet

Stadler delivers first new trains to Wales

Transport for Wales (TfW) Rail has taken delivery of the first class 231 Flirt DMUs from Stadler for testing.

November 26, 2021 | Infrastructure

Main line upgrades recommended to boost British connectivity

Electrification, line upgrades and assessment of the East Coast rail corridor have been recommended in the Union Connectivity Review.

July 29, 2021 | News

Future Welsh global centre of rail excellence secures planning approval

A new testing facility in Wales could be fully operational by 2025 after a planning application for its construction was approved by a local authority.

July 26, 2021 | Fleet

Stadler begins testing first Welsh trains

STADLER has begun testing the first class 231 DMUs for Transport for Wales at its Erlen facility in Switzerland before they enter traffic next year.

March 23, 2021 | Financial

Welsh government awards £50m for new rail test centre

The Welsh government has awarded a £50m capital funding loan to Powys county council to fund the construction of a new rail testing facility.

March 17, 2021 | Commuter Rail

Consultation for South West Wales Metro launched

The Welsh government and Transport for Wales have launched a 12-week public consultation process into the proposed South West Wales Metro project.

March 10, 2021 | Main line

UK Strategic Transport Network proposed

The British government has unveiled plans to create a UK Strategic Transport Network to improve links between the four countries comprising the UK.

March 8, 2021 | Infrastructure

Services resume on Heart of Wales line six months after derailment

Passenger and freight services have resumed on the southern section of the Shrewsbury - Swansea Heart of Wales line, which was closed in August 2020.

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