Modern Railways September 2022

TRANS-PENNINE COST SHOCK
• £9bn for 76-mile project
• Most expensive upgrade ever?

WALES & BORDERS SPECIAL
• CAF to export from Newport
• New trains in service this year
• Test centre to set global standard
• Valleys upgrade to complete in 2025

COMMONWEALTH GAMES SUCCESS
Two million rail trips for Birmingham event

NO END TO STRIKES?
How to resolve current dispute

COMPETITION
Win tickets for our HST railtour