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Gibb leaves ScotRail amid ‘micro-management’ rumours
The Scottish Government is facing questions over the structure of the publicly run ScotRail, following the departure of the head of its rail holdings company
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Division over 5.9% increase in regulated rail fares
Regulated rail fares in England will rise by 5.9% from March 5, the Government has confirmed.
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Cumbrian coal mine to generate four trains per day
Up to four coal trains per day will run on the Cumbrian Coast Line from Whitehaven, once the town’s new Woodhouse Colliery opens
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Authorities vow to pursue Metro extension beyond Dudley
Almost seven miles of the new West Midlands Metro extension from Dudley to Brierley Hill risks being postponed, or even cancelled.
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Protestors condemn bridge infill at cost of £133,000
A Freedom of Information Request has revealed that National Highways infilled an 1846 bridge over the former Harrogate-Church Fenton line by “guesswork”
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ORR approves Grand Union London-Carmarthen trains
An application from open access operator Grand Union to run five return services per day between London Paddington and Carmarthen has been approved
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‘D-Train’ dream in doubt as Vivarail calls in administrators
Rolling stock manufacturer Vivarail announced its intention to appoint administrators on November 23, after failing to secure new investors.
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Fawley branch reopening supported by 80% of locals
A plan to reopen the branch line towards Fawley in Hampshire has been backed by 84% of people who took part in a Network Rail consultation.
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Weather Academy meets to tackle responses to adverse weather
Network Rail’s inaugural Weather Academy workshop identify ways of delivering a safer, more reliable service during adverse and extreme weather.
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Global Centre of Rail Excellence targets private investors
Investors from around the world are being invited to consider a stake in the business planning to build a £400 million test track and facilities
