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£140m East Kilbride upgrade funded

Project to be completed by December 2025

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Northern City line ready for ETCS

NR and GTR prove ETCS capability

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DP World encourages modal shift to rail

Port operator aims for 40% rail market share from Southampton by 2025

HS2 trains gain environmental recognition

Smooth car body undersides a claimed world first

Registrations open for Rail Wellbeing Live 2023

Sir Steve Redgrave amongst keynote speakers

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NR fined £6.7m over Carmont derailment

Infrastructure manager admits failings from 2020 derailment

RBF’s Heart of Gold Awards return

Nominations are now open for the RBF's Heart of Gold Awards.

Levenmouth link track laying completed

On target for 2024 reopening - track laying has been completed on the Levenmouth Rail Link.

Bus benefit for CrossCountry railtour travellers

Free bus connection for HST railtour ticket holders

Last call for Manchester conference

Discuss developments on the network in the North of England

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