News - Page 343
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‘Business-led plan’ needed for Northern Powerhouse
The current approach to the Northern Powerhouse is “piecemeal, partial and parochial”, and a ‘Great North Plan’ led by Northern businesses is needed - IPPR
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IMechE calls for new national freight strategy
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers wants Government to introduce a new freight strategy to reduce congestion, improve air quality and boost the economy.
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Campaigners hit out at “pessimistic” forecasts
Campaigners seeking to re-open Thornton North Junction-Methil line say “ludicrously pessimistic” passenger forecasts could threaten that and similar projects.
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Beacon acquires rolling stock firm
Beacon Rail Leasing has bought Ascendos Rail Leasing, a European locomotive and rolling stock leasing company.
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c2c commuters take advantage of new flexi-ticket
More than 5,000 journeys were made using c2c’s Flexi-Season ticket for part-time commuters, in the fortnight after its launch.
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Barcode readers move AGA closer to paperless system
Barcode readers installed at ticket gates at Abellio Greater Anglia stations, in a £3 million scheme.
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Eurostar’s e320s are Belgium-bound
Eurostar plans to start running its e320 Class 374 Velaros to Belgium in the first or second quarter of 2017.
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WiFi milestone on Metrolink
More than five million sessions have been logged on Manchester Metrolink’s free WiFi service since it was launched in March 2015.
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RAIL Features
RAIL ARCHIVE: RAIL 798 features
A selection of features from RAIL 798 (April 13 - 26 2016)
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MTR withdraws from race for West Midlands franchise
MTR has withdrawn from bidding for the new West Midlands franchise.
