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Crossrail has revealed that a new Elizabeth line train has been hauled through its tunnels for the first time.

Crossrail: the UK’s largest archaeology dig in pictures

The archaeology programme prompted by construction of the Elizabeth line is over.

Arriva Trains Wales withdraws from Welsh rail franchise bid

Incumbent rail operator Arriva Trains Wales has informed Transport for Wales that it intends to withdraw from the bidding process for the next Wales and Borders rail franchise.

British train companies, Network Rail and suppliers launch long-term plan for improved railway

The plan makes four commitments to changing the country's public and private partnership railway to drive up to £84 billion in additional economic benefits by connecting people to jobs, housing and business opportunities.

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Restored 1950s tram enters service in Melbourne

An historic tram built in the 1950s has re-entered service on Melbourne's City Circle tram network in Australia.

Alstom signs contract for 22 trams in Morocco

The Société des Transports de Rabat-Salé has signed a €45 million contract with Alstom for the supply of 22 Citadis trams.

BVG orders an extra 80 Stadler IK trains

Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe, Berlin's main public transport body, has an ordered an additional 80 IK underground trains from Stadler. 

Bombardier-Alstom deliver two new Azur trains for Montreal’s Metro

The Société de transport de Montréal has received another two Azur metro trains to run on the Montreal Metro's Green line.

Stockholm Public Transport orders another 12 CAF trams

CAF has signed a contract with Stockholm Public Transport for an additional 12 trams - taking the number of vehicles produced for the Swedish capital to 42.

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ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds

New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...