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Totalkare: Pioneering Solutions for the UK Rail Industry

TotalKare

In the intricate landscape of the UK's rail sector, Totalkare stands tall as a beacon of innovation and reliability. With a comprehensive suite of products tailored specifically for the rail industry.

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Entries invited for 2024 Railway Innovation Awards

Groundbreaking developments in rail will be recognised at our annual celebration in June

CrossCountry sets out fleet transformation plans

Voyagers and Turbostars to receive major refurbishment and bold new look

Class 197s launch on Ebbw line

Pembroke Dock next to see new trains

Incoming COO John Whitehurst. Courtesy GTR News Premium

Whitehouse is GTR’s new COO

Interim COO Coulthurst to retire

Record Sunday ridership on Metrolink

Marathon boosts light rail numbers

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ANALYSIS: Labour’s pragmatic approach to rail policy

Bringing operators in house may be popular - but comes with risks

Labour to bring franchises in house

Major reforms pledged in first term of a Labour Government

Key Spring/Summer Books Catalogue 2024

Key Publishing’s Spring/Summer Books Catalogue 2024 in page-turning format

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VIDEO: Records broken for Mendip Rail operation

December 2023 timetable recast improves performance

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