Articles by Richard Clinnick - Page 126

Following Arriva Rail North Ltd contract for 281 trains, Basque train manufacturer CAF interested in more UK contracts

Campaigners in South West call for investment for rail studies, and suggest that money being given to other regions represents “a clear inequality”.

Basque manufacturer to provide 281 carriages in £490 million deal

Crossrail hailed by Rail Minister Claire Perry for its role in attracting more women into engineering.

A task force has been formed to help with the work to rebuild the line between Dover and Folkestone.

Cathy Elliot has been appointed independent chairman of the panel overseeing the delivery of HS2 Community and Business Funds.

A third locomotive-hauled rake of coaching stock will be provided by Direct Rail Services to support Northern Rail’s trains on the Cumbrian Coast.

Network Rail says that poor weather affecting Scotland has not delayed progress of Edinburgh Gateway station, and that it remains on course to open in December.

Five companies pre-qualify for billion-pound construction of 250 trains

Direct Rail Services put 12 locomotives and two carriages up for sale on January 8.