Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 14

Network Rail and train operating companies, Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway, are implementing a trial of earlier train boarding at London Euston station to combat the notorious "Euston rush" and enhance the overall passenger experience.

Network Rail Eastern has been ordered to develop an improvement plan by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) following a significant rise in delays across the region

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has issued an urgent safety advice notice regarding bridges with longitudinal timber systems after initial analysis from RAIB identified that it could be the cause of a derailment in Greater Manchester in September.

Transport Minister, Lord Hendy has indicated that land purchased between Lichfield, Staffordshire and High Legh in Cheshire on the now scrapped Phase 2a route will be ringfenced until the Government has considered alternative options.

LNER, the East Coast Main Line operator, has introduced a new Azuma train named "Thank You" as a tribute to those who have served in the Armed Forces.

The Rail Freight Group held its 32nd annual conference on September 26 with many of the industry’s leading voices delivering talks.

Former Rail Minister and Chair of the Transport Select Committee Huw Merriman has been appointed to lead the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership Board.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has announced a major review into the spiralling costs of the HS2. The move comes after years of failed delivery and escalating expenses.

Downing Street has dampened down suggestions the northern leg of the HS2 rail project could be revived.

More than 20 business leaders across the North-West have called on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves to announce support for its “HS2 Lite” scheme that was recently proposed by both the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, Andy Burnham and Richard Parker.