Policy - Page 60

New East West Rail Chairman ROB BRIGHOUSE will lead an organisation charged with further developing the East West Rail route. PAUL STEPHEN reports.

East West Rail has recently been created by the DfT, to accelerate delivery of the proposed East West route. RAIL speaks to EWR’s new chairman ROB BRIGHOUSE

As Arriva’s 15-year franchise nears its end, the Welsh Government will pick the winning bid and lay down conditions for the new operator. ANDREW MOURANT reports

Arriva, Stagecoach and a joint venture between First and Trenitalia UK Ltd have been shortlisted for the East Midlands franchise.

Trenitalia has completed the £72.6 million purchase of c2c from National Express, after receiving approval from the Department for Transport.

London will grind to a halt without Crossrail 2.

Improving access for disabled passengers at stations and on trains is under way following meetings with senior rail industry representatives.

ScotRail passengers will receive £3 million worth of discounted travel this summer.

West Midlands Rail has launched the livery for the West Midlands franchise that begins in October.

Mark Thurston is the new chief executive of HS2 Ltd.