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Loss of brakes on Caledonian Sleeper adds to operator woes
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THE loss of control of the train brakes during the operation of the ‘Lowlander’ Caledonian Sleeper service on August 1 on the approach to Edinburgh Waverley station is being investigated by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). Starting as the 23.36 from London Euston the previous evening, the Glasgow and Edinburgh portions divide at Carstairs…
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‘Azuma’ makes Scottish debut as LNER ponders extra trains
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By Ben Jones LNER introduced its first Anglo-Scottish ‘Azuma’ diagram on August 1, with more services expected to move over to the new trains in mid-September. LNER’s daily 06.48 service from Glasgow Central-King’s Cross and 15.30 return will also switch to the new trains from September 23. Class 800 IETs are currently restricted to one…
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UK railway news round-up
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This week has been dominated by Brexit, Boris and HS2, all with the similar theme – uncertainty.
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Levenmouth area to rejoin Scottish passenger network
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By Ben Jones A £75MILLION scheme to reconnect the Levenmouth area of East Fife to the rail network was approved by the Scottish Government in August. The five-mile line from Thornton Junction will serve reopened stations at Cameron Bridge and Leven. Passenger services ceased in 1969, but the line remained open for freight until 2001,…
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TransPennine ‘Nova 3’ enters passenger service after extensive testing
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A TRANSPENNINE Express ‘Nova 3’ train finally entered passenger service on August 24 after extensive testing and a start to driver and crew training. Each ‘Nova 3’ set comprises of five CAF Mk5a coaches powered by Class 68 locomotives, and have been working regular test runs across the Pennines in the lead up to the…
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Labour claims it was left out of HS2 review talks
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has agreed to meet with Labour after the party claimed it has been left out of cross-party talks on the future of HS2.
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Rise in violent crime on Britain’s railways
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BTP recorded 68,313 crimes in 2018/19, up from 60,867 during the previous 12 months.
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Passenger train driven at 80mph with door open
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A door on a passenger train in Southend was open for 23 minutes while the vehicle travelled at speeds of up to 80mph.
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First and Trenitalia to run West Coast Main Line
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By Tony Miles OPERATION of the West Coast Partnership (WCP) will be in the hands of First Group and Trenitalia from December 8, under what will be the first of a new franchise partnership model. With a 70/30 partnership in favour of First, the pair will end Virgin Trains’ domination of the flagship route, which…
