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Freight route doubles
WEB1 hour ago — Freight route doubles. 30/09/2024 in News. A freight service linking two of the largest container ports is to double to two trains a week. DP World launches a mid-week service between London Gateway and Southampton docks on 1 October, adding to its established weekend service. The train is operated by Freightliner on behalf of …
RSSB backs calls for lowering age for train drivers
WEB12 hours ago — A new study by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has recommended lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18.
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Discontinuous third-rail idea for West of England line
WEB11 hours ago — 30/09/2024 in News. ‘Islands’ of third-rail electric power are being assessed for the West of England line between Basingstoke and Exeter. Network Rail and South Western Railway have been working for two years on plans to remove diesel trains on the long-distance route.
Class 99 hybrid unveiled at Innotrans
WEB4 days ago — GB Railfreight (GBRf) has unveiled its new hybrid bi-mode Class 99 locomotive at InnoTrans. The Class 99 has been developed alongside Beacon Rail and manufacturer, Stadler and is designed to reduce emissions by up to 58% per journey compared to traditional diesel locomotives and as a …
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WEB3 days ago — A step in the right direction to meet freights ambitions As further reform to rail continues apace, changes to rail freight and the charges attached to it have already been made. In a move designed to encourage further modal shift to rail freight, Network Rail and the Department for Transport (DfT) has waived track access charges for new freight flows for the next six months in a bid to bring ...
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WEBSep 22, 2024 — Further backing for Shropshire rail line improvements A new report by Midlands Connect has revealed overwhelming support from Shropshire-based businesses and organisations for plans to upgrade the rail line between Shrewsbury, Telford, the Black Country, and Birmingham.
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WEBBook your tables now for National Rail Awards 2024. Now is the time to book your tables for the country’s most respected and highest-profile rail awards, taking place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on September 12. News.
RAIL Live 2024 opens for first day in the sunshine (pictures)
WEBJun 19, 2024 — Thousands of visitors streamed through the Rail Live’s gates on the morning of June 19 at what was again expected to be a record-breaking event.