Claire Perry

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: The IEPs have arrived

As the first electric trains from the IEP enter traffic, RICHARD CLINNICK chronicles the programme from inception to carrying its first passengers in 2017

16 Sept

SWT 444018 at Clapham Junction. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Government wants more services and longer trains on new South West franchise

More trains and more space for passengers form key elements of the new South West franchise.

4 Jul

An artist's impression of a GWR Class 387. GWR.

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Perry: stock procurement remains a matter for operators

Procurement and evaluation of rolling stock is a matter for the private operators, “as it has been since privatisation” says Rail Minister Claire Perry.

22 Jun

21 Class 801 electric multiple units being built by Hitachi Rail Europe for the Great Western Main Line will now be delivered as bi-mode trains, rather than as EMUs due to delays with electrifrication. Initially Great Western Railway will take delivery of 36 bi-mode Class 800s, and on May 17, 80002 passes Hay Lane, near Swindon at around 0530 in the morning. This was the first time an Intercity Express Programme train had operated under its own diesel power this far west. STEVE KING.

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Hitachi converts GWR ‘801s’ to bi-mode operation

Hitachi will build 21 Class 801 electric multiple units ordered for GWR as full bi-mode operation, rather than build the straight EMUs as planned.

8 Jun

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Flexible season tickets launched by c2c

The country’s first flexible season ticket has been launched by c2c. The operator says it could save part-time commuters up to £100 per year on their travel.

7 Jun

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Perry: Rail freight could serve city centre stations during the off-peak.

Rail Minister Claire Perry believes rail freight could serve city centre stations during the off-peak.

23 May

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Perry: Crossrail the template for rail diversity

Crossrail is the model to follow for recruiting more women and young people into the rail industry, according to Rail Minister Claire Perry.

23 May

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SPEECH: 'We need a sustainable railway'

Rail Minister Claire Perry sets out her vision for a sustainable railway

19 May

London Midland Class 172s at Birmingham Moor Street on March 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Three bidders for West Midlands franchise

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

7 Apr

Chiltern Railways 168214 at Oxford Parkway on October 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Bedford-Sandy backed for East West Rail Central Section

The Bedford-Sandy-Cambridge corridor was confirmed today (March 29) as the preferred option for the East West Rail Central Section.

29 Mar

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First and Stagecoach shortlisted for South Western franchise

Plans for smart ticketing and improved connectivity

4 Feb

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Perry predicts smart ticketing revolution

Rail Minister Claire Perry says smart ticketing on the railways is “an inevitability”, and that magnetic stripe tickets will be redundant in the future.

28 Jan

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Perry salutes Crossrail for developing female engineers

Crossrail hailed by Rail Minister Claire Perry for its role in attracting more women into engineering.

21 Jan

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Great expectations

As well as the many economic benefits, Rail Minister CLAIRE PERRY says that HS2 is an opportunity to address our national pride deficit

Major projects 9 Dec

Passengers pass through a ticket barrier at London Euston on December 1. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

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Rail fares rise on average 1.1%

Perry claims a “stop to inflation-busting increases in regulated fares until 2020”

4 Dec

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Direct Award for London Midland

Contract extended for 18 months

3 Dec

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Lobsters ‘take the train’ to London

Live lobsters are now being transported by rail from Cornwall to top London restaurants

1 Dec

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HS2 will start to re-establish pride in the transport network - Perry

HS2 will start to re-establish pride in the transport network, Rail Minister Claire Perry claimed on November 5 at the National Rail Conference.

20 Nov

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Industry must sell itself better

Rail Minister Claire Perry quotes recent Comment by RAIL Managing Editor and Events Director Nigel Harris, when telling industry it needs to sell itself better.

20 Nov