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Wabtec plans closure of Doncaster site

2025-02-07T16:42:00+00:00

UK: Wabtec has announced plans to close its Doncaster site and withdraw from the UK rolling stock maintenance market, with up to 300 jobs at risk.

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UK: Clarity of mission puts East West Rail project on track

2025-02-07T12:00:00+00:00

The development of a rail corridor serving the globally important hubs of innovation in the region between the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge offers the rail industry a chance to prove that it can successfully undertake major projects, David Hughes, CEO of project promoter East West Railway Co, tells Andrew Grantham.

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Great British Railways: Industry seeks clarity as reform makes slow progress

2025-02-06T12:00:00+00:00

The biggest reforms to Britain’s railways since privatisation 30 years ago are now being implemented. Andrew Grantham tries to cut through the noise and explain what is actually going on. 

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Manchester to host the 2025 Rail Business Awards

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UK: The annual Rail Business Awards which recognise and reward excellence across every aspect of the industry will be back in Manchester in 2025.