Articles by Peter Plisner
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News
Rail Minister outlines support for HS2 CEO as he carries out 'reset'
Lord Hendy said the government was "looking" at Mark Wild to get HS2 "back on track".
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Features
Alstom Derby’s days are looking brighter
Last year, Alstom’s Litchurch Lane train building factory almost shut down. One year on, Peter Plisner returns to the factory.
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News
MPs lobby Network Rail to support open access Wrexham-London plan
Group of MPs serving communities along the route put their names to a letter supporting the plan.
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News
West Midlands Metro: plans for east Birmingham extension revived as part of football club move
Proposal to relocate Birmingham City FC could lead to tramline extension
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Network
New stations on Birmingham's Camp Hill line unlikely to open in 2025
Those behind the scheme were unable to confirm when passengers can use new stations.
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Features
Interview: Ian Yeowart of GCR fame on the future of open access
Ian Yeowart was instrumental in setting up the Grand Central Railway he's still submitting successful applications. He talks to Peter Plisner.
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News
Two new open access cross-country routes set to be submitted to rail regulator
Rail consultants SLC Rail have worked up plans for two new open access routes.
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Features
Rail devolution… and integration
The English Devolution White Paper and the government’s rail reform consultation are together proposing a major shift of power from central to local government.
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Features
Railway 200: Gearing up for the ‘Greatest Gathering’
The ‘Greatest Gathering’ at Alstom's Litchurch Lane factory in Derby will be one of the biggest events during this year's celebrations, explains Peter Plisner.
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Features
How far will split tickets and railcards take you on UK rail?
Fancy a coffee? In Scotland? All for around £40 return (not including the coffee)? Peter Plisner reports on mad days out by train.