Policy - Page 67

There are now 250 stations with WiFi connectivity on the London Underground.

Consultation on latest plans for north-south Crossrail 2 line in London opens, with residents, businesses and other stakeholders invited to share their views.

As more than 80% of businesses regard rail as being crucial or important to their operations, the Confederation of British Industry calls for capacity action.

The average age of the UK rolling stock fleet has risen to 20.2 years old, an increase of 0.8 years in the past 12 months and the highest for 14 years.

GEML Taskforce meets to discuss support for new Anglia franchise

Major South West rail improvements including increased capacity and an alternative route to the coastal line between Exeter and Newton Abbot are moving closer.

Virgin and Stagecoach want inter-city franchises replaced by a licensing model, to increase competition and replace “confused and damaging” open access system.

Capacity is to be increased on the Aberdeen-Inverness route, thanks to a £170 million upgrade funded by the Scottish Government.

Control of the capital’s suburban services should be devolved to Transport for London as existing franchises expire, says London Assembly Transport Committee.

Local council commissions £850,000 feasibility study into re-opening the Ashington, Blyth and Tyne line, in conjunction with Network Rail.