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Updates from the team at Modern Railways magazine, which has provided news, views and analysis on the UK's railways for 60 years. Subscribe today at shop.keypublishing.com/mrsubs
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BREAKING NEWS - NO PAYWALL: Eurostar orders 30 double-deck Eurostar Celestia trains from Alstom with options for 20 more and service entry from 2031. www.modernrailways.com/article/euro...
Eurostar orders 30 double-deck ‘Celestia’ trains
New Alstom trains to replace e300s and expand capacity
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Class 382 EMUs are expected to be the first of Northern's new train fleets to be delivered, the operator has told Modern Railways. In an exclusive interview in the October edition, Northern explains the plans for the new fleets.

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Northern new train fleet introduction plans revealed
In an exclusive interview with Modern Railways, Northern reveals the latest plans for its new fleet introduction.
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The DfT has revealed the date for GTR returning to public ownership next year and while it has confirmed Chiltern and GWR will follow in 2026, exactly when remains a decision the Secretary of State for Transport to make.

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DfT confirms timeline for GTR to return to public ownership
Date revealed for GTR's return to public ownership with Chiltern Railways and GWR to follow next year too.
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The October edition of Modern Railways is out now - and it's a crackerjack of an issue! With EXCLUSIVES from Richard Clinnick, Andy Bowes-Roden, Roger Ford, Ian Walmsley and much, much more, you really won't want to miss this. Also available online:t www.modernrailways.com/article/mode...
68007 has been wrapped in a special livery celebrating 30 years of Direct Rail Services. The loco was unveiled at a special event at Carlisle Kingmoor, where it was also renamed 30 Years of DRS. Pic courtesy of DRS.
Following a relaunch, the test facilities at Melton and Tuxford are set to play a crucial role in the development of UK rail as the industry seeks to double capacity for passenger and freight. And it's much more than merely testing trains!

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EXCLUSIVE: Network Rail relaunches Test Tracks
In an exclusive interview, Network Rail Strategy Lead, Test Tracks Gareth Dennis says the facilities at Melton and Tuxford will be crucial in helping the railway support its stated aim of doubling
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The October issue of MR is landing with subscribers now - and it's a belter! We reveal Northern's huge fleet plans, report exclusively on GWR's battery world record run and Avanti West Coast's S&C diversions. Out next Thursday in all good newsagents!
The latest #railfreight statistics are out from #OfficeofRailandRoad and they show a quarterly decline year on year, as suggested by many in the sector due to a fall in construction activity. Full story here: www.modernrailways.com/article/cons...
Construction slowdown hits freight traffic
Almost all traffic types decline between April and June
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20 years ago, Andy Bowes-Roden led the campaign which saved the 'Night Riviera' sleeper train from closure. Now, for the first time ever, he reveals the story behind it - and explains why every voice really did make a difference to this lifeline service. www.modernrailways.com/article/savi...
SAVING THE ‘SLEEPER’ 20 YEARS ON
In 2005, a major campaign fought to save the London to Penzance ‘Night Riviera’ from closure. ANDY BOWES-RODEN recalls how it started – and assesses the lessons which can be drawn from it today.
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REALLY important announcement from DfT here in a bid to reduce suicides on the railway. All frontline staff at publicly owned operators will receive regular suicide prevention training, amongst other measures. www.modernrailways.com/article/new-...
New measures to reduce railway suicides
All frontline staff at publicly owned operators to receive regular suicide prevention training
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Modern Railways was the ONLY railway publication on board Great Western Railway's record-breaking battery train run on 19/20 August, and you can read our feature exclusively online at www.modernrailways.com/article/grea...
It's a thrilling story - and a huge success for Britain's railway.
Great Western Railway battery train world record
In late August, GWR set a new battery train world record for distance travelled on a single charge. ANDY BOWES-RODEN was the only rail industry journalist on the train, and reports on this landmark
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Politicians are backing the campaign launched by our Deputy Editor Andy Bowes-Roden to 'unpause' the cliff works around Holcombe, between Dawlish and Teignmouth.

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Devon cliffs petition gains hundreds of signatures
South West politicians back campaign to 'unpause' cliff strengthening work.
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