Policy - Page 85

NIGEL HARRIS recalls an interview with Clare Short in 1996, in which the then Shadow Transport Secretary vowed to create a “publicly-owned, railway”

Transport for London seeks contributions by March 8

Bidders must order new vehicles, run more trains, increase capacity and replace Pacers, says DfT in franchise ITTs

A public consultation favours two new London Overground stations.

Bid to improve rail connections between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport.

Poetry competition to raise awareness of journey disruption issues.

Labour proposals for new over-arching rail industry body become clearer.

Bombardier announces 190 new posts.

Rail passengers will benefit from free WiFi on trains across England and Wales from 2017.

Seventy-five carriages to be built by Spanish manufacturer in £148.5m deal.