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Coronavirus impact – update, 20 March
In view of the constantly evolving situation with Coronavirus, below is an update on the current situation and its impact on Modern Railways magazine and its associated events.
Government takes over Northern operation
The Government’s Operator of Last Resort function took over the Northern franchise from Arriva on Sunday 1 March.
‘710s’ debut on West Anglia
Class 710s have entered passenger service on London Overground’s West Anglia services from Liverpool Street to Chingford, Cheshunt and Enfield Town.
HEx previews ‘387s’
Heathrow Express has released images of the Class 387s which it will introduce this summer to replace its current Class 332s.
A TRIP ACROSS LONDON
I am Birmingham bound. Avanti may boast three trains an hour,...
James Abbott EditorUpcoming 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.
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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
Public Transport Scotland
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Following on from a successful debut in 2023, our two-day event in Scotland returns with a focus on developments on both the rail and bus networks north of the border.
Sponsored by Lothian, Porterbrook, Tracsis, Mellor and Resonate
Rail in Wales and the West
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Our Rail in Wales and the West conference moves to Swindon for 2025. With the exciting plans in for improvements in Wales and the Borders and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.
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