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HS2 GETS BUILDING
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Opening knocked into 2022
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CROSSRAIL UPDATE: COVID halts construction
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HIGH SPEED 2: Building a railway in a pandemic
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CLASS 345 s TO HEATHROW
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QUESTION MARK OVER LEEDS ARM
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Systems integration is the challenge
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BORIS BACKS HS2
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Founded in 1998, the Awards are the annual event at which everybody keen on seeing innovation in the railway sector meets up to discuss and celebrate the brightest ideas in the industry.
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The brainchild of Institution of Railway Operators luminary and now West Dorset MP Chris Loder, the Golden Whistles event was founded in 2010 to promote best practice and celebrate excellence in railway operations.
Sponsored by Tracsis
Railway Innovation Awards
to
London, United Kingdom
Founded in 1998, the Awards are the annual event at which everybody keen on seeing innovation in the railway sector meets up to discuss and celebrate the brightest ideas in the industry.
In partnership with the Railway Industry Association. Sponsored by Porterbrook
Rail in the Midlands
to
Derby, United Kingdom
It is an exciting time for Rail in the Midlands, with new franchises in place for both the East and West Midlands and new rolling stock on order, combined with infrastructure developments taking place across the region.
Rail in the Midlands Conference will now take place as part of the Modern Railways RVE event.
RVE 2021
to
Derby, United Kingdom
RVE is the original UK show specifically focused on Rail Vehicles and Enhancements.
Golden Spanner Awards
to
London, United Kingdom
The Golden Spanners is an annual event at which all those interested in railway rolling stock meet to discuss best practice and celebrate excellence in train maintenance.
Sponsored by Houghton International.
Golden Whistle Awards
to
London, United Kingdom
The brainchild of Institution of Railway Operators luminary and now West Dorset MP Chris Loder, the Golden Whistles event was founded in 2010 to promote best practice and celebrate excellence in railway operations.
Sponsored by Tracsis