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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.

TotalKare

Entries invited for 2024 Railway Innovation Awards

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

GWR kicks off Greenford battery trial

PHILIP SHERRATT

FastCharge system being tested in shadow service on Greenford branch

PHILIP SHERRATT

Hope Valley upgrade reaches completion

Tony Miles

Dore South curve and Dore & Totley platform due for commissioning

Tony Miles
Wrexham General station. Courtesy Alstom News Premium

Alstom and SLC partner for open access bid

Alstom to operate trains for first time in UK

Through Waterloo: an artist's impression of the proposed southern concourse. Network Rail News Freemium

NR seeks Waterloo revamp

New concourse and better access in new masterplan

News Premium

Government ‘not on track’ to deliver rail reforms

DfT fails to deliver ‘complex reforms’, says NAO

News Freemium

Freight sector battles challenging conditions

Maritime intermodal falls; HS2 drives construction increase

Ready for fast freight: stripped out interior of No 321428. Philip Sherratt News Freemium

Varamis looks to the capital

Express freight operator hopes to run into Liverpool Street

3,000 respond to Golborne consultation

New rail services could cut Manchester journey times by 30 minutes

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