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Crossrail ‘on track’ to begin passenger services in first half of 2022

Passenger services on London’s delayed Crossrail project are on track to begin by June, Transport for London (TfL) has announced.
Puffing Billy – the world’s oldest surviving steam locomotive

It is not often the name of a railway locomotive becomes adopted as an everyday saying in the English language, but many believe that happened in the case of the world’s oldest surviving steam locomotive. Heritage Railway editor Robin Jones has the story.
Rail passengers suffer one of worst periods on record for cancellations

Train passengers have suffered one of the worst periods for cancellations on record due to coronavirus pandemic-related staff shortages, new figures show.
UK railway round-up

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Rare Roman wooden figure uncovered by HS2 archaeologists in Buckinghamshire

An early Roman rare wooden carved figure has been discovered during work on the HS2 project.
HS2 to be powered by zero carbon energy ‘from day one’

HS2 trains will be powered by zero carbon energy from day one of operation while supporting the government’s 2050 target to tackle climate change.
South Western Railway retains 12 Class 707 trains in boost capacity

Class 707 trains are set to continue serving South Western Railway (SWR) customers until August 2022, helping to improve capacity on the network’s suburban routes.
London minister hits out at Khan over handling of Night Tube dispute

London minister Paul Scully said the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) walkout over the reinstatement of the Night Tube was “unreasonable”, as he criticised city mayor Sadiq Khan’s handling of the dispute.