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Construction of IEP train factory confirmed
Hitachi has signed a contract which will soon see work start on the factory that will assemble the new fleet of trains to replace Britain’s ageing InterCity 125 trains. Hitachi[...]Ministers rethink HS2 tunnel in the East Midlands
The UK government has reviewed the proposed route of its HS2 high-speed rail network to allow a development, which is estimated to create 7,000 jobs in the East Midlands, to[...]Overground order for Bombardier
Transport for London (TfL) has placed an £88 million order with Bombardier for 57 new Overground rail carriages. The vehicles, which will be built in Derby, will increase all remaining[...]Work steps up on Connaught Tunnel restoration
Crossrail engineers have begun to ‘open up’ the Connaught Tunnel to carry out essential works ahead of the arrival of Crossrail trains in 2018. A hole has been drilled in[...]What is the future of iconic train design?
High-speed trains are symbolic of the countries they serve, according to designer Paul Priestman – one of the minds behind the Virgin Pendolino. Japan has its Shinkansen, France the TGV[...]Half time at New Street
Phase Two of Birmingham New Street’s radical facelift is now underway and passengers are beginning to see the results of the work that has been going on behind the scenes[...]Nottingham tram bridge slide nears completion
Nottingham’s new tram bridge is set to continue its journey this week. The 1,000 tonne first half of the steel bridge began its long slide into position in February but[...]New look for Rail.co
Welcome to Global Rail News, the newest member of the Rail Media family. If you’re a regular Rail.co reader you’ll notice that we’ve gone through a few changes since your[...]Consultation launched over Wolverhampton metro extension
Residents and businesses around Wolverhampton are being asked to give their views on the £15 million Midland Metro extension. The extension would run along Piper’s Row with a stop directly outside the bus station before terminating at the rail station. Centro has said the extension will “open up areas for regeneration and serve as a...Canadian police prevent terrorist train attack plot
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have arrested and charged two men who they believe were planning to carry out a terrorist attack against a VIA passenger train. Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, and Raed Jaser, 35, from Montreal and Toronto respectively, ...
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