Next section of Midland Main Line declared safe and ready of use
A 23-mile section of the Midland Main Line that has been electrified has been officially declared safe and ready for use by electric trains.
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Regulator sets out next step for access to Temple Mills International depot
The Office of Rail and Road is inviting applications from Eurostar and other interested parties to operate new train services through the Channel Tunn…
Eurostar responds to regulator’s report into capacity at Temple Mills International depot
In response to a report into capacity at the Temple Mills depot, Eurostar is calling for investment to allow an increase in international rail travel.
Section of Midland Mainline ready for electric trains
23-mile Midland Mainline section approved for electric train operation
Eurostar’s London train depot could accommodate more trains – Virgin says announcement coming soon
The Office of Rail and Road says that Eurostar's depot in London would be able to accommodate additional trains if required.
Birmingham conference discusses cyber security risks to railway rolling stock
On 18th March, a fleet cyber security conference in Birmingham examined how the rail industry can respond to the increase in threats to cyber security…
New Northumberland Line railway station given green light to open
The new Newsham railway station has been authorised to open by the Office of Rail and Road. It is expected that the station will open…
£3.4m fine for Network Rail after worker fatally injured in Souh London
Network Rail has been fined more than £3m after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Rail Regulator orders High Speed 1 to cut charges to train operators
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has ordered Britain first high-speed rail line to reduce its charges to passenger and freight train operating compan…
Rail regulator opens survey into why train operators prosecute fare evaders
The Office of Rail and Road is looking into why passengers have been penalised for train operators for travelling without a ticket or without a valid …