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Government to restore services to the Dartmoor Line
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For the first time in nearly 50 years, regular passenger services will run on the Dartmoor Line, connecting Okehampton to Exeter.
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RAIB report blames Sheffield train derailment on broken track screws
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into a freight train derailment at Sheffield station in November 2020.
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Dry ice pellets to blast leaves off train tracks
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Dry ice will be blasted onto railway lines across northern England in a trial aimed at removing leaves more efficiently than current methods.
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HS2 tunneling machine completes first mile under the Chilterns
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The first 2,000 tonne tunnelling machine passed the one mile mark this week during the construction of the first tunnels for HS2.
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Upgraded Island Line set to reopen on November 1
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South Western Railway (SWR) has announced that the upgraded Island Line is set to reopen on November 1.
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Original National Rail artist criticises new green logo ahead of COP26
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Gerry Barney, the designer of the British Rail logo, has warned against an attempt to give the logo a green makeover.
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Coroner calls for review of automatic brakes after Croydon tram crash
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A coroner has urged the Government to consider fitting automatic brakes to trams after seven people were killed in a crash in Croydon in 2016.
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Rail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage
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The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage.
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Great Northern train tests successfully for first stage of East Coast Digital Programme
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Govia Thameslink Railway has successfully run one of its Great Northern Moorgate Class 717 trains using the digital in-cab signalling system ETCS level 2 (European Train Control System).
