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The latest news from the rail industry. If you have a piece of news that you would like us to cover, please contact Pippa McCartney on +44(0) 1959 563311 or email us.

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CER welcomes discussion in the Council on the review of the TEN-T policy

13 December 2011
CER welcomes the discussion of the EU transport ministers in the Council on the EC proposals for the TEN-T Guidelines...

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Network Rail sets out timetable for Thameslink completion

12 December 2011
The transformation of rail travel in London came a step closer when the first longer, 12-carriage train began its journey...

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The CAREX project, at the crossroads

12 December 2011
A decisive meeting on the future of the "CAREX" project was held on the 24th of November 2011...

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Wider benefits of high speed rail confirmed in new studies

9 December 2011
The carbon footprint of high speed rail can be up to 14 times less carbon intensive than car travel...

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Sir Richard Branson’s vision for UK rail

7 December 2011
Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group, has set out his vision for continuing growth for rail travel in the UK and potentially overseas...

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Gatwick Express launches new state-of-the-art gates as part of their ‘Smarter way to travel’ campaign

7 December 2011
From Monday 12th of December, Gatwick Express, will be testing the new ticket gates...

Network Rail sealing the deal for the new electrification train

Electrification train to transform railway improvements

5 December 2011
A unique train which will revolutionise how railway lines are electrified has been ordered by Network Rail...

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Strategic partnership between DB and Qatar Railways enters a new phase

2 December 2011
Collaboration on the construction of a rail-based transport network progressing well...

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Bombardier helps to expand ERTMS technology in Norway

2 December 2011
Bombardier is playing an important role in a planned resignalling programme to implement Norway’s ERTMS Level 2...

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Cable theft slashed on SmartWater-protected rail line

2 December 2011
Theft of trackside cable on a key national rail route has been slashed by more than 20 per cent...

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Invensys Rail Commissions WESTRACE Level Crossing Solution in Finland

1 December 2011
Invensys Rail have successfully installed, tested and commissioned a new WESTRACE level crossing controller...

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Europorte Channel gains authorisation for Class 92s to operate on HS1

1 December 2011
Europorte Channel, has been granted approval for the use of its fleet of Class 92 locomotives on HS1...