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Transport Secretary says Japan should order Derby-built Bombardier Aventra trains
Japan should buy trains built by Bombardier in Derby because they are "better" than what they already have, according to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
Rail infrastructure commission could transform network, think-tank claims
A think-tank has urged the Scottish Government to set up a rail infrastructure commission to examine projects which could “transform” the network.
HS2 finally given green light in overwhelming Parliament vote
Phase one for the HS2 project has today finally been given royal assent in Parliament, meaning that work on the long-awaited high-speed rail network can now officially go ahead. With construction set to begin in the spring, today sees the launch of £70m worth of schemes for communities
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