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A railway line that closed after a train derailed in East Sussex leaving 30 people injured has reopened following extensive repairs.

An article on the BBC website says the route between Haywards Heath and Lewes was shut after the derailment on 13 August, prompting a major recovery operation and reconstruction work.

A defect was found on railway tracks near Lewes following the derailment, an initial report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) found.

Network Rail said engineers had completed the recovery of the train and rebuilt the damaged section of railway in time for the start of the new school term.

ScotRail has reached a key stage in its plans for a new fleet of suburban trains.

An article on the Glasgow Times says the Scottish Government has approved the procurement of at least 69 new electric and battery-electric trains, with the option to purchase up to 37 more, as part of an effort to deliver more reliable, accessible, and sustainable journeys across the country.

Five manufacturers have been shortlisted to take part in the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) phase, including Alstom Engineering and Services Limited, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF S.A.), Hitachi Rail Limited, Siemens Mobility Limited, and Stadler Rail Schweiz AG.

A heritage railway is hoping to encourage modern commuters to get on board and use its services.

An article on the BBC website says the Bewdley Express will leave its namesake town in Worcestershire at 06:40 and 07:40 BST on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to take passengers into Kidderminster where they will change to a Birmingham service.

Evening services will leave Birmingham Snow Hill at 16:46 and 17:46.

The eight-week trial, a partnership between the Severn Valley Railway and West Midlands Railway, is intended to test demand for a regular rail connection between Bewdley and the wider West Midlands network.