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Warning over ‘critical’ shortage of skilled railway workers
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The UK rail industry faces a critical shortage of skilled workers, putting the success of major new projects at risk, a new report has warned.
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Delivering a bigger, better railway for Scotland
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With new and refurbished trains on the way, a rolling programme of electrification, and a devolved Government committed to further expansion, Scotland is showing other regions of the UK how to deliver a better railway. Ben Jones met ScotRail Alliance MD Alex Hynes to find out what is in store for 2018 and beyond. New…
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UK’s first hydrogen-powered train makes mainline debut
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A hydrogen-powered train has travelled on the UK rail network for the first time.
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Works on historic Skerne Bridge ahead of 195th anniversary
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Network Rail has carried out improvement work on Skerne Bridge, the oldest railway bridge in the world in continuous use, days before its 195th anniversary.
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PREVIEW | Darlington: Home of Rail Engineering in the North-East
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For a limited time only, you can read the digital version of Darlington, The Home of Rail Engineering in the North-East for just 99p.
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Design concepts revealed for National Railway Museum’s Central Hall
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The National Railway Museum has unveiled five shortlisted design concepts for the museum’s new Central Hall building – part of its £55m Vision 2025 development.
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Northern Rail franchise to be renationalised
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Rail services on routes operated by Northern Rail are to be brought under government control, the Transport Secretary has announced.
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Transport secretary Shapps says Northern Train deal will be ‘brought to an end’
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Train operator Northern is to have its contract ripped up, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
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Preservation focus: Forgotten Gems
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Mark Smithers considers several important examples of narrow gauge and industrial steam locomotives which are not currently in the forefront of public attention.
