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ScotRail launches major recruitment drive

ScotRail is looking to fill a large number of vacancies as it launches its biggest recruitment drive for years.

Roger Smith 2 January, 2024

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VLocity 160 diesel multiple unit (DMU)) for V/Line, the regional rail operator in the Australian state of Victoria; used on commuter and regional network. Alstom's East Ballarat service centre

Alstom to maintain VLocity and Classic fleet in Victoria, Australia

Alstom has won a contract worth around 900 million euro to maintain the regional rolling stock VLocity and Classic fleets in Australia's Victoria stat…

Janine Booth 30 December, 2023

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Government announces target to increase rail freight by at least 75%

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a target to increase the amount freight transported by rail across the UK by rail by at least 75%.

Roger Smith 20 December, 2023

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HS2 Washwood Heath Maintenance Building Entrance View

Ground preparations for HS2’s new state-of-the-art ‘nerve centre’ see major progress

A major milestone has now been passed for HS2's Network Integrated Control Centre as the Washwood Heath site is excavated

Chloe White 18 December, 2023

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Avanti West Coast employee reaches half a century on railway

Carlisle station’s longest serving member of staff, Brian Farish, has reached the milestone of fifty years’ work on the West Coast Main Line.

Janine Booth 18 December, 2023

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Gawcott Road underbridge and road realignment. // Credit: HS2

NAO finds Government must align Cambridge growth plans with East West Rail plans

To maximise economic benefits of East West Rail the Government must ensure growth plans for Cambridge are aligned with its investment in the line.

Roger Smith 13 December, 2023

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Union survey points to safety concerns by Network Rail staff

An RMT survey has revealed the extent of the anxiety among Network Rail employees over safety, many believing a major incident could soon take place. …