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DB Cargo's major contract with Siemens Mobility to fit Class 66 locomotives with ETCS
DB Cargo UK has signed a major contract with Siemens Mobility to begin fitting the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to the UK’s Class 66 freight locomotives.

Busby railway bridge to get £1.8m upgrade
Network Rail will replace the railway bridge over East Kilbride Road, at Busby station, in March.

On track to a bright future: Rail Minister marks TRU visit with time capsule
Today (February 27), TRU welcomed Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy to Ravensthorpe and Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, to see the progress being made in transforming train travel in the north of England on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Network Rail responds to sentencing at Kingston upon Thames Crown Court
Following the sentencing at Kingston upon Thames Crown Court today for a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974, relating to the incident at Surbiton on 9 February 2021 where Tyler Byrne tragically lost his life, Network Rail has issued the following statement.

Journey changes between Birmingham and London Marylebone this weekend
Passengers planning to travel between Birmingham and London Marylebone this weekend are being warned of changes to services while essential track maintenance takes place.

Ludlow station’s new lift opens and will transform access for passengers
Members of the community joined MP Stuart Anderson to mark the official opening of Ludlow station’s new lift last Friday (21 February).

£5.4m Tooting station accessibility scheme completed
Two new lifts provide step-free access to each platform from the main entrance of the station.