An attempt to break the 36-year-old record for the fastest rail journey between London and Glasgow has failed.
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UK railway news roundup
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Read moreCOP26: Network Rail and Porterbrook to showcase sustainable trains of the future
Network Rail have announced a partnership with Porterbrook to showcase Britain’s low-carbon train technology at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).
Read moreRail passenger numbers sink to pre-1872 levels
Passenger numbers on Britain’s railways in 2020/21 reached the lowest level in at least 150 years, new figures show.
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This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Read morePREVIEW: June issue of Rail Express magazine
The June issue of Rail Express magazine is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts.
Read moreTransport for London agrees third Government bailout worth £1.08bn
Transport for London (TfL) has agreed a third Government bailout to keep services running amid the collapse in demand for travel during the pandemic.
Read moreRail Express magazine appoints new editor
Britain’s best magazine for news and views from across the national railway network, Rail Express, sees Mark Simmons take up the position of editor.
Read morePorterbrook donates Class 43 HST power car to National Railway Museum
Porterbrook, the rolling stock owner and asset manager, has today announced the donation of record breaking HST power car 43102 to the National Railway Museum.
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This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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