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Eastern European railways celebrate 100 years of independence

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd December 2018

NOVEMBER marks 100 years since the end of the First World War, and for several Eastern European countries this signals the centenary of them gaining or regaining independence. The national operators in several countries are marking this major anniversary, which led to the establishment of state railway companies to replace the former Austrian, Russian or…
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New tech for NR to increase efficiency and cut costs

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd November 2018

NETWORK Rail is planning to spend up to 0.5% of its annual turnover, around £245million, on new technology and practices to increase efficiency and reduce costs. According to Jon Shaw, NR chief engineer and acting group director for safety, technology and engineering, the move could save the company around £1.4bn a year by allowing it…
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£9million roof repairs for Aberdeen to take a year

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd November 2018

ABERDEEN station’s glass roof will be repaired and improved in a £9million scheme lasting 12 months. Discoloured glass panels will be replaced with modern, lightweight polycarbonate glazing, and a new access system will make it safer for staff to work on the Grade A-listed structure in future years.Previously, a lack of access to the roof…
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‘1-in-7’ drivers wouldn’t wait for level crossing barriers

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd November 2018

NEW research from Network Rail reveals an alarming one-in-seven drivers claim they wouldn’t wait for barriers or gates to open at a level crossing before driving their vehicle over. In the last five years, six people have died in vehicles at level crossings, and many others have been injured. NR reports it currently averages 46…
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Derby remodelling completed on time

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd November 2018

INDUSTRY leaders are hailing the 79-day Derby blockade as a great success after the remodelled station was handed back on schedule on October 8. In the early hours of the morning, Network Rail and its contractors removed the final pieces of equipment and machinery from the lines to the north of Derby station, allowing East…
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‘071s’ take RPSI to the south-west for latest No. 134 fundraiser

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd November 2018

HUNDREDS of passengers braved inclement conditions to join the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s (RPSI) ‘South Western Railtour’ from Dublin to Cork and Limerick on October 13. This was the latest of the society’s fundraising tours for the overhaul of Class 121 No. 134. The eight-coach set, featuring seven Cravens and a BR Mk1 ‘Gen Van’,…
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