Diesel price shock exposes cost of stalled rail electrification, analysis warns

British passenger train operators are facing a sharp rise in diesel traction costs, with new analysis warning that the industry’s exposure to fossil fuel...

RSSB updates RICCL to reflect emerging rail technologies and assurance requirements

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published the latest version of the Rail Industry Commodity Classification List (RICCL), introducing new classification codes...

PAC warns Northern Powerhouse Rail remains clouded by uncertainty despite £45bn funding cap

The Department for Transport has been warned that Northern Powerhouse Rail remains at risk of repeating the mistakes seen on HS2, with major questions...

Mike Nelson appointed Managing Director of First Rail as Steve Montgomery retires

FirstGroup has appointed Mike Nelson as Managing Director of First Rail, succeeding Steve Montgomery following his retirement after a long career in the rail...

SWGR and Glasgow Kelvin College Launch Landmark Partnership to Develop Scotland’s Future Railway Workforce

New industry-led programme creates direct route from education into employment and addresses critical rail engineering skills shortages SWGR and Glasgow Kelvin College have joined forces...

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