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TRU blockade concludes
A 16-day blockade of the railway east of Manchester Victoria concluded on 16 August.
Rail emissions fell during pandemic
Emissions from trains across Britain fell to their lowest level on record in 2020-21, according to Office of Rail and Road data.
Staycation Express returns
Covid challenges for Settle and Carlisle tourist service
Tony MilesFreight train collides with tractor
A freight train has struck a tractor at a level crossing between March and Whittlesea, closing the line between Ely and Peterborough.
Installation of OLE begins in the Valleys
Construction of Core Valley Lines (CVL) overhead electrification equipment commenced on 26 July, when the first piles for masts were installed on the Aberdare branch.
Rhodri Clark
Impasse over Manchester timetable changes
Dispute over proposed Option B+ timetable for December 2022
More Welsh Mk 4s to enter service
Restaurant relaunch pencilled in for 20 September
Rhodri ClarkUpcoming Events
Railway Innovation Awards
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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.
In partnership with the Railway Industry Association
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
Public Transport in the North of England
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Our established conference on Rail in the North of England expands this year into a two-day event, focusing on rail on the first day and buses on the second day.
Sponsored by Porterbrook, Resonate, Hexagon and Alexander Dennis
Golden Spanner Awards
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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, Hexagon, Porterbrook and Resonate