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UK should avoid single checkpoint border for rail freight after Brexit, says industry

The UK should avoid a single border checkpoint for rail freight and instead set up new customs areas on leaving the EU, the rail industry has said.

Doncaster Sheffield gets public backing for expansion

Following the launch of a Masterplan and a subsequent ten-week public consultation, Doncaster Sheffield airport says the early results show overwhelming support for building an on-site East Coast Mainline train station.

Hendy: Carne’s passion for safety saved lives

Outgoing Network Rail Chief Executive Mark Carne’s legacy will be that he “changed the culture of safety on the railways”, with many people alive today because of his influence.

Sadiq Khan calls for TfL to take over Southeastern’s metro services

Sadiq Khan has urged Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to end the “daily misery” of Southeastern railway passengers and hand over the company’s metro services to Transport for London.

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  • Doncaster Sheffield gets public backing for expansionFollowing the launch of a Masterplan and a subsequent ten-week public consultation, Doncaster Sheffield airport says the early results show overwhelming support for building an on-site East Coast Mainline train station.

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  • Trio of legal fights 'won't delay' Heathrow expansionA trio of legal challenges against Heathrow expansion have not damaged bosses’ confidence that the third runway will be delivered on time.
  • Network Rail adopts new contracts for CP6Network Rail is set to adopt new contracts which focus on accommodating BIM maturity, building mutual trust and encouraging collaboration.
  • Race on for £1.8bn East Coast Main Line contractNetwork Rail is on the hunt for a single supplier to deliver a £1.8bn digital train control system on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) route. The contract is split into two parts, the first being for the outline design for the new system and the second for the detailed design, build, supply and installation of the system. It also includes the installation of an ancillary conventional signalling system and its long-term maintenance.

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