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EXCLUSIVE: Williams explains his review’s process for reform

Keith Williams talks EXCLUSIVELY to RAIL about his review and its independence from Government

2 Jan

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Improved compensation for Northern passengers

Compensation scheme extended for Northern's passengers

17 Dec

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Government launches Rail Sector deal

Doubling exports by 2025 and reducing cost of digital signalling part of Government's Rail Sector Deal

6 Dec

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Williams Review issues call for evidence

Rail review author seeks views from passengers, businesses, investors and local governments.

6 Dec

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Extracting value from new approaches

Jason Chamberlain considers the Department for Transport’s plans for market-led proposals in rail

30 Oct

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Rolling stock options to be considered for CrossCountry routes

DfT to consider rolling stock and train service options for XC extension

29 Oct

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Direct Award plan for CrossCountry

DfT could extend Arriva's CrossCountry deal by five years

17 Oct

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Glaister report allocates widespread blame for timetable failures

May 2018 timetable disruption- all of the organisations involved made mistakes which contributed to widespread cancellations.

21 Sept

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Grayling launches “no stone unturned” review into Britain’s railway

CrossCountry franchise competition suspended as Government launches review into future of UK rail

20 Sept

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CrossCountry proposals slammed

Government proposals for next CrossCountry franchise criticised

22 Aug

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EXCLUSIVE: Rail bosses urged to utilise spare space to carry freight

TOCs and Government must help expand the volume of goods carried on passenger trains says InterCity RailFreight

17 Aug

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Trans-Pennine upgrade to include electrification

Proposed route upgrade will include wires - a year after extensions to Swansea, the Lake District and northern section of the Midland Main Line were cancelled

20 Jul

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Northern passengers to gain delay compensation

Government announces comprehensive compensation scheme for passengers in Northern England affected by recent disruption following the May timetable change.

29 Jun

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“Business as usual” as LNER takes over East Coast

“Business as usual” says LNER Managing Director David Horne following transfer of services from Virgin Trains East Coast

26 Jun

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Government ponders changes on CrossCountry

Longer trains, service pattern changes and transferring some routes to other operators feature in Government's CrossCountry franchise consultation

11 Jun

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Government launches Northern/GTR timetable inquiry

A Government inquiry has been launched to investigate what has caused the failure of the new timetables on Govia Thameslink Railway and Northern.

5 Jun

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First Azuma services

Azumas to serve Leeds and Hull from December

5 Jun

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Leasing companies to lead on train life

ROSCOs must take a view on expected life of trains says Government to ensure they are in service for that period.

11 May

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DfT stands firm on enhancements pipeline transparency

Government refuses to commit to making the future rail enhancements pipeline publicly visible

2 May

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Freight to be given a voice in passenger consultations

Freight to get a voice during future passenger franchise consultations, in order to improve relations between freight and passenger operators says DfT

30 Apr