Policy - Page 71

Department for Transport unveils companies in running for next West Midlands franchise

Chancellor George Osborne throws his weight behind the High Speed 3 (HS3) rail project to reduce journey times between Manchester and Leeds

Consumer watchdog Which? wants Government to ensure that the ORR has powers enabling it to be “a strong, independent regulator that stands up for passengers”.

Arriva has won the London Overground (LO) concession and will begin operating it from November.

Crossrail 2 is receiving £80 million for full technical development by Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail (NR).

DfT, GWR and NR are discussing how they can deliver passenger benefits in the current franchise to mitigate delays in the GWML electrification programme

The House of Commons Transport Select Committee is to investigate plans to deploy European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) signalling and train control

Extract from RAIL’s business title RailReview (issue Q4-2015), where NR Chairman SIR PETER HENDY CBE agreed to an exclusive interview with NIGEL HARRIS

Plans for smart ticketing and improved connectivity

More than half a million passengers have used the £353 million Borders Railway since it re-opened in September last year.