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- Network
Rail franchising review 'within ten days' of election if Labour win power
'Pretty serious review' pledged by Shadow Transport Secretary.
- Policy
What is Labour’s vision for the railways?
NIGEL HARRIS recalls an interview with Clare Short in 1996, in which the then Shadow Transport Secretary vowed to create a “publicly-owned, railway”
- Network
TfL transparency consultation draws to a close
Transport for London seeks contributions by March 8
- Network
Brand new trains and Pacer replacement for North
Bidders must order new vehicles, run more trains, increase capacity and replace Pacers, says DfT in franchise ITTs
- Network
Railway work experience transforms life of local teenager
A local resident with autism has improved his confidence since working at Luton railway station
- Network
Public supports new Old Oak Common stations
A public consultation favours two new London Overground stations.
- Network
Virgin Trains invests in local dairy farmers
Virgin Trains agrees to only supply locally-sourced milk on its train services.
- Network
Freightliner Group sold for £490 million
Genesee & Wyoming to buy Freightliner Group. Deal to close in first quarter of 2015.
- Fleet
Improved accessibility for passengers on Great Northern trains
Better wheelchair facilities to be provided on services to Peterborough, London and Cambridge.
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VIDEO: Network Rail level crossing safety film
School attended by two girls killed at Elsenham level crossing has helped make a film to raise awareness of the dangers.
Putting the fun back into fundraising
RICHARD CLINNICK talks to new Railway Benefit Fund chairman TIM SHOVELLER about his plans to boost the charity’s profile and its fundraising capacity.
Launched in 2003, the RAIL100 Breakfast Club is a business networking and social club for the industry’s senior managers. It helps members keep abreast of current topics within the industry and gives them the ability to discuss these with their peers. The next meeting is on 16th April.
