Modern Railways

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Modern Railways @Modern_Railways Sep 24

The October edition of #ModernRailways is here! 🚆💼 Dive into TPE's £1bn battery train order, ETCS limitations, GWR's '175s' troubles, and Wales' push for more devolution. Get the latest news and insights at modernrailways.com/?utm_source=X! #RailNews #TransportInsights

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HS2 trains could be serving London Euston by 2043, with trains running between Old Oak Common and Curzon Street from 2036. Meanwhile, tracklaying should start between the West London station and the Midlands from April 2030 says HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild

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www.modernrailways.com HS2 Ltd trains will serve Euston by 2043 HS2 trains could start serving Euston by 2043, while tracklaying on the Old Oak Common to Curzon Street section should start in April 2030, HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild said on 4 November.

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"Every train in the north of England is clapped out - we need to replace them all" says Rail Minister Lord Hendy.

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www.modernrailways.com Lord Hendy says every train in the north is clapped out Lord Hendy tells the RIA conference that "every train in the north is clapped out" and needs replacing while also criticising the decision to store trains in the open air before sending them to new

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Rail Minister Lord Hendy outlines rail reform progress in speech: modernrailways.com/article/rail-m…

www.modernrailways.com Rail minister outlines rail reform progress at RIA "Railways Bill could receive Royal Assent before Christmas" says Rail Minister.

Modern Railways @Modern_Railways Nov 2

Elizabeth Line guru Howard Smith appointed to #HS2 operations role: modernrailways.com/article/howard…

www.modernrailways.com Howard Smith appointed to HS2 operations role Elizabeth Line guru moves to develop HS2 operations