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Rail supply industry welcomes cross-sector agreement on ERTMS deployment	4 July 2008
Bombardier wins additional light rail contract from Metrolink	24 June 2008
Meeting the capacity challenge: Network Rail looks at the case for new rail lines	23 June 2006
Train punctuality reaches all time high in a year of improvement on Britain's railways	6 June 2008
ORR announces a package of measures to improve railway services	5 June 2008
Government takes action to deliver 106 new Pendolinos for West Coast	6 May 2006
Department for Transport reaches agreement with Alstom for supply and maintenance of Pendolino high-speed tilting trains	6 May 2008
Metronet awards £10.4 million re-signalling contract	29 April 2008
Old trains made new	25 April 2008
Metrolink expansion on the way as 'preferred bidder' selected	25 April 2008
Preferred Contractors Announced for Thameslink	11 April 2008
Britain's railways used by record numbers of people in 2007	10 April 2008
14,500 Extra Seats for Thameslink Passengers	9 April 2008
Even more trains for London Overground	1 April 2008
Metronet announces conclusion of SSL Upgrade negotiations	1 April 2008
Bombardier Launches State-of-the Art Coded Track Circuit	31 March 2008
Innovative 'tram-trains' to be trialled in Yorkshire	18 March 2008
TfL announces plans to take over Tramlink services	17 March 2008
Introducing Tracklink III	17 March 2008
Bombardier delivers first new Docklands cars for Transport for London	13 March 2008
Siemens wins contract for GSM-R cab radios on new trains for the UK	11 March 2008
Bombardier to Build 44 Electrostar Cars for New Southern Railway in the UK	6 March 2008
Bombardier And First Great Western Scoop Prestigious Award	4 March 2008
Network Rail publishes Rail Industry Plan to meet Passenger and Freight growth for East Coast Main Line	29 February 2008
Transport for London signs new train leasing contract	20 February 2008
Funkwerk & Stockport firm Hima-Sella team up to address UK rail market	7 February 2008
Blackpool's iconic tram set for £85million upgrade	1 February 2008
Metrolink's £102million upgrade gets final Government seal of approval	1 February 2008
New carriages for busy routes	30 January 2008
Bombardier to Supply 24 Diesel Multiple Unit Cars to Angel Trains in 44 Million Euro Contract for the UK	21 January 2008
Agency staff to be cut in engineering shake-up	21 January 2008
First Great Western On Track With Kaba	15 January 2008
Network Rail contract for Tracklink II	7 January 2008
Regulator says railway improvements for 2009-14 are likely to be affordable within committed public funds	20 December 2007
Bombardier to Supply 69 TURBOSTAR Cars to Porterbrook Leasing in 129 Million Euro Contract for The UK	13 December 2007
Atkins appointed to Copenhagen Metro project	2 December 2007
Atkins awarded gauge clearance contract	28 November 2007
The UK railway model applied elsewhere in Europe will achieve growth, improved service and reduced state subsidies!	26 November 2007
Business is brisk for Balfour Beatty Rail Projects’ Track Unit	23 November 2007
Department for Transport sets standards for new intercity trains	16 November 2007
Arup and Interfleet secure major role to support the delivery of the Thameslink Programme	15 November 2007
ORR launches new guidance on ROGS	8 November 2007
Rail industry looks to deliver a sustainable railway for passengers	6 November 2007
Communications project successfully completed for High Speed 1	3 November 2007
Network Rail publishes the Strategic Business Plan - A Five Year Vision for Britain's Railway	1 November 2007
Framework to deliver a new low carbon transport system	30 October 2007
Network Rail invests in MAPS for a safer railway	30 October 2007
Department for Transport delivers £132m more funding to support freight	29 October 2007
Siemens sets the standard for the UK’s new Railway Communications System	21 October 2007
Tube Lines and Alstom sign deal to improve Northern Line fleet performance	17 October 2007
Alstom and Balfour Beatty launch signalling joint venture company in UK	10 October 2007
Crossrail gets go ahead as funding deal secured	5 October 2007
Balfour Beatty acquires Laser Rail	21 Sept 2007
ORR welcomes Network Rail's continuing progress	19 Sept 2007
Balfour Beatty Teams elope to Gretna and unite to install Modular Switches and Crossings	18 Sept 2007
Balfour Beatty Rail Projects awarded First Stage of Major Electrification Contract on Great Eastern Main Line	17 Sept 2007
Network Rail announces Track Renewal Changes	11 Sept 2007
Office of Rail Regulation appoints Arup to give advice on NR Enhancement Programme	5 Sept 2007
Balfour Beatty Rail Awarded £34 (€ 50) Million Contract in China	3 Sept 2007
Porterbrook purchases new Siemens Class 350 Desiro trains for West Midlands Franchise	17 August 2007
Department for Transport announces shortlist for Intercity express programme	16 August 2007
National Express awarded contract for growth on InterCity East Coast	14 August 2007
Forth Bridge Scales New Heights	4 August 2007
Balfour Beatty Rail Projects celebrates a Decade “on the up”	2 August 2007
Results of research into seat belts, windows and the industry approach to escape from passenger trains	31 July 2007
Docklands Light Railway to increase capacity by 50 per cent with three-car trains	31 July 2007
Network Rail faces penalty for poor planning	30 July 2007
Resurgent railway gets strategy for 30 years of growth	24 July 2007
RIA welcomes Government announcement	24 July 2007
Renewal works continue under Metronet	23 July 2007
Alstom joint venture delivers system infrastructure for final section of High Speed 1	19 July 2007
Metronet Rail BCV & SSL go into PPP administration	18 July 2007
New Rail Franchise delivers big increase in capacity between major cities	10 July 2007
Work begins on Metronet’s new air-conditioned Tube train	9 July 2007
DeltaRail Launches its New AmbiMon™ Product	5 July 2007
Bombardier Wins a 53 Million Euro Order	4 July 2007
Alstom to maintain Postal trains for FirstGBRf	3 July 2007
Bombardier's "Green" train concept for the UK	3 July 2007
TfL announce award of DLR Stratford International extension to Skanska and GrantRail joint venture.	2 July 2007
Metronet Rail BCV launches PPP Extraordinary Review	29 June 2007
Rail industry launches consultation on plans to meet passenger growth for East Coast Mainline	28 June 2007
Rail industry launches first sustainability review	25 June 2007
Network Rail launches new suite of contracts	25 June 2007
Eland Cables signs a contract with URL	21 June 2007
Milestone reached in transformation of London’s overland rail network as operator is announced	19 June 2007
Bombardier and Siemens join forces for Intercity Express Programme bid	18 June 2007
Metronet successfully starts new Tube train trials on Victoria line	15 June 2007
New Owners and Management for Hima-Sella	11 June 2007
Balfour Beatty Rail Projects awarded £13 Million Gretna to Annan Redoubling Scheme Contract	7 June 2007
Bombardier proud to support Biofuel trial on Virgin Voyager	7 June 2007
Metronet demonstrates improved environmental performance with new CEEQUAL plans	6 June 2007
ORR finds Network Rail’s planning of Portsmouth signalling scheme was in breach of its licence	6 June 2007
Rail industry skills up for the future	5 June 2007
Rail network safety performance for 2006 shows continuing improvement	31 May 2007
Royal Seal of Approval for Siemens Train Maintenance Depot in York	10 May 2007
New Tube train delivered to Metronet for trials on Victoria line	8 May 2007
Bombardier Signs Contract for 48 Additional Electrostars for Southern	3 May 2007
Leasing of rolling stock for franchised passenger services	25 April 2007
Metronet improves Central line train reliability still further	16 April 2007
Atkins awarded commission to design S&C renewals	12 April 2007
Bombardier wins light rail contract from Manchester Metrolink	10 April 2007
Serco wins two key asset data management contracts	10 April 2007
More trains arriving on busy rail routes	4 April 2007
£2.4 Billion Rail Expansion Programme Unveiled	3 April 2007
Deltarail signs unique framework agreement with Northern Rail	2 April 2007
Public welcomes new Victoria line Tube train design	30 March 2007
RIA Welcomes Intercity Express Announcement	8 March 2007
New Trains Programme Begins	8 March 2007
Bidders For Inter City East Coast Rail Franchise Invited To Tender	8 March 2007
Department for Transport announces pre-qualified bidders for Intercity East Coast Franchise	20 February 2007
Metronet saves Old Dalby test track	12 February 2007
Tube Lines orders new signalling system for the Piccadilly line	29 January 2007
ESR Technology awarded Technology Transfer for Reducing Vehicle Mass Research Project by RSSB	26 January 2007
Michael Clausecker Appointed General Director of UNIFE	23 January 2007
DeltaRail Group appoints Anna Matthews as Chief Executive	22 January 2007
Neil Wilkinson Joins KBRS Board	8 January 2007
Network Rail shakes up track renewals	20 December 2006
Network Rail awards contract for first ERTMS in-cab signalling system	19 December 2006
Competition commnces for operator of Inter City East Coast franchise	15 December 2006
Metronet reveals look of future Underground trains	6 December 2006
Hitachi Awards Serco Class 395 Trains Testing Contract	5 December 2006
Sir Rod Eddington publishes his report 'Transport's role in sustaining UK's Productivity and Competitiveness: The Case for Action'	1 December 2006
ALSTOM to sell its UK train renovation businesses	30 November 2006
Review of passenger rolling stock leasing markets	29 November 2006
DeltaRail trials XDM with First ScotRail	27 November 2006
More trains on time: Big savings made: High investment continues	27 November 2006
Carillion awarded £20m track renewal contract	20 November 2006
ORR National rail review	13 November 2006
Knorr Bremse is prize winner in European Excellence Award	8 November 2006
New RIA Chairman	3 November 2006
Invitations to tender issued for 3 franchises	31 October 2006
Carillion Joint Venture awarded £363m East London Line Contract	23 October 2006
Balfour Beatty Joint Venture awarded £363m East London Line Contract	23 October 2006
The £3.5bn Thameslink project clears major hurdle	18 October 2006
ORR consults on sustainable development	11 October 2006
Porterbrook to hand over 47840	6 October 2006
State of the art driverless trains installed at T5	5 October 2006
ORR assessment of Network Rail's performance	29 September 2006
Railway Forum appoints new Director General	28 September 2006
Bombardier signs £873m contracts for rapid rapid system in South Africa	28 September 2006
BBRP Awarded Dynamic Performance Simulation Contract for Austrailian Railway	26 September 2006
Copon E Wood receives Queen's Award	15 September 2006
DeltaRail the new name for AEA Technology Rail	14 September 2006
Bombardier Press release Ground-breaking innovation in predictive maintenance	9 September 2006
New £17M contracts mean further savings for Network Rail	7 September 2006
Portec Rail Streamlines UK and European Operations	7 September 2006
Increase in freight demand predicted	5 September 2006
Bombardier wins a £223 million order from TfL for 152 electric multiple unit cars for the UK	31 August 2006
RSSB accredits CORREL, they approve Knorr-Bremse	22 August 2006
Office of Rail Regulation publishes National Rail Review	21 August 2006
Silverlink franchise extended to November 2007	11 August 2006
ORR publishes Hatfield Derailment Report	24 July 2006
Winning Corus Design Grants Historic Viaduct a New Lease of Life	21 July 2006
Multi million pound investment puts Metrolink back on track	7 July 2006
Costs of running the rail network to fall by more than £4billion	3 July 2006
DLR looks to the future with Olympic train order	13 June 2006
Bombardier wins vehicle renovation and bogie overhaul work	6 June 2006
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd - Preliminary Results	25 May 2006
Network Rail awards three year support contract to AEA Technology Rail	24 May 2006
Smarter System for Rail Supplier Approval	23 May 2006
UK company leads the way in overhead power solutions for railways and trolley bus	12 May 2006
AEA Technology Rail Completes Class 170 Turbostar Modification Programme	4 May 2006
Balfour Beatty Rail Plant awarded Stoneblower contract by Network Rail	18 April 2006
New Safety Regulations for Railways	10 April 2006
Jeremy Candfield joins RSSB Board	7 April 2006
Independent Glass celebrating SVQ first	5 April 2006
Network Rail launches 2006 Business Plan	4 April 2006
ORR sets out its strategy as the safety and economic regulator for Britain's railways	3 April 2006
Porterbrook announces appointment to the Porterbrook Safety Committee	29 March 2006
New Jubilee Line trains pave way for signalling upgrade	22 March 2006
Proposals for railway growth unveiled	21 March 2006
An introduction to railway vehicle dynamics - an intensive course for Railway Engineers	17 March 2006
Independent Glass wins South West Trains contract	5 March 2006
Rail reform in the UK is a success and a model for Europe	23 February 2006
Vossloh IT wins its first order for a Customer Information System in the UK incorporating Voice over IP	16 February 2006
Balfour Beatty Rail projects awarded £1.4 million contract on Docklands Light Railway	2 February 2006
Corus Sleeper Rolling	31 January 2006