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Government axes rail franchising after 24 years

“The model of adopted 25 years ago has seen significant rises in passenger numbers, but this pandemic has proven that it is no longer working" - Shapps

21 Sept

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Minister updates on Williams review

"The priorities that Keith set out remain the right ones," - Rail Minister on the delayed Williams Review

8 Sept

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Collaboration with DfT to meet needs of East Midlands passengers

Government plans better representation for East Midlands passengers

4 Sept

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DfT extends GWR Emergency Measures Agreement

Government extends GWR's Emergency Measures Agreement until at least June 2021

2 Sept

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EXCLUSIVE: DfT and TS confirm face coverings required for charters

The DfT and Transport Scotland have confirmed the legislation regarding the mandatory wearing of face coverings on charter train passengers.

21 Aug

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Dispensation extension for EMR HSTs and Welsh Pacers

Government extends dispensation for non-compliant Pacers and HSTs to remain in traffic until December 31

4 Aug

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Charter operators take different roads on face-covering

'Case-by-case approach' aspect appears to leave door open for different interpretations of regulations regarding charters

14 Jul

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DfT has “no idea what to do”, say top railway insiders

Insiders criticise Government over continued rail industry uncertainty

29 Jun

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Northern to continue with Pacers until end of 2020

Government grants Northern dispensation to keep 33 Pacers until the end of the year - currently no plans for them to enter service

8 Jun

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COVER STORY: More trains… but advice is not to use public transport

Despite more trains running from this week, the Government advice remains that nobody should travel unless absolutely necessary

20 May

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Government provides £1.6 billion support package for TfL

Funding package agreed to keep Transport for London services running, but passengers face fare rises next year

15 May

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Electrification key to decarbonisation - Government

Electrification set to play a significant part of the railway's future according to Minister

12 May

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Southeastern signs deal to lease unwanted Class 707s

New trains made redundant before they even entered traffic have finally found a new operator

20 Apr

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Direct Award franchise extensions for Southeastern and GWR

Direct Awards for Great Western Railway and Southeastern

30 Mar

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COVID-19: Government suspends rail franchises as passenger services significantly reduced

COVID-19 forces Government to suspend franchise agreements

23 Mar

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COVID-19: Railway working with government to combat crisis

Concern operators will not meet franchise obligations as passenger numbers fall

23 Mar

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COVID-19: Operators in discussion with Government over franchise futures

Operators negotiating with Government

23 Mar

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COVER STORY: Northern Trains Limited looks to the long-term

New dawn for Northern? More new train orders likely as DfT takes over franchise

11 Mar

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Government and CrossCountry work on train capacity plan

Six extra Class 170 vehicles for CrossCountry to boost capacity as Government and Arriva work on longer-term solutions

10 Mar

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Doubts cast over future of three franchises including Southeastern

Minister suggests Operator of Last Resort could be appointed to run at least one franchise

21 Feb

Department for Transport - Page 7

Government axes rail franchising after 24 years

Minister updates on Williams review

Collaboration with DfT to meet needs of East Midlands passengers

DfT extends GWR Emergency Measures Agreement

EXCLUSIVE: DfT and TS confirm face coverings required for charters

Dispensation extension for EMR HSTs and Welsh Pacers

Charter operators take different roads on face-covering

DfT has “no idea what to do”, say top railway insiders

Northern to continue with Pacers until end of 2020

COVER STORY: More trains… but advice is not to use public transport

Government provides £1.6 billion support package for TfL

Electrification key to decarbonisation - Government

Southeastern signs deal to lease unwanted Class 707s

Direct Award franchise extensions for Southeastern and GWR

COVID-19: Government suspends rail franchises as passenger services significantly reduced

COVID-19: Railway working with government to combat crisis

COVID-19: Operators in discussion with Government over franchise futures

COVER STORY: Northern Trains Limited looks to the long-term

Government and CrossCountry work on train capacity plan

Doubts cast over future of three franchises including Southeastern

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

Scottish main line will "end up with discontinuous electrification"

Department for Transport - Page 7

Government axes rail franchising after 24 years

Minister updates on Williams review

Collaboration with DfT to meet needs of East Midlands passengers

DfT extends GWR Emergency Measures Agreement

EXCLUSIVE: DfT and TS confirm face coverings required for charters

Dispensation extension for EMR HSTs and Welsh Pacers

Charter operators take different roads on face-covering

DfT has “no idea what to do”, say top railway insiders

Northern to continue with Pacers until end of 2020

COVER STORY: More trains… but advice is not to use public transport

Government provides £1.6 billion support package for TfL

Electrification key to decarbonisation - Government

Southeastern signs deal to lease unwanted Class 707s

Direct Award franchise extensions for Southeastern and GWR

COVID-19: Government suspends rail franchises as passenger services significantly reduced

COVID-19: Railway working with government to combat crisis

COVID-19: Operators in discussion with Government over franchise futures

COVER STORY: Northern Trains Limited looks to the long-term

Government and CrossCountry work on train capacity plan

Doubts cast over future of three franchises including Southeastern

Most read

No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

Scottish main line will "end up with discontinuous electrification"

16 DB Cargo UK drivers switching to rival

DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected