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Grayling is new Transport Secretary

Chris Grayling (MP for Epsom & Ewell) has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport.

14 Jul

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

AGA 90002 at Norwich on May 5. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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AGA spotlights £40m service improvements

Abellio Greater Anglia has spent £40 million in the past year on “customer-focused initiatives and service improvements”, according to its annual report.

14 Jun

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Light rail use soars to record levels in England

Light rail systems in England recorded their highest ever passenger figures in 2015-16, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).

13 Jun

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Khan accused of fares freeze U-turn

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been accused of breaking pre-election promises to freeze fares on public transport in the capital.

9 Jun

GTR 700109 at Blackfriars on May 24. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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New Thameslink trains could have plugs and WiFi retro-fitted

Both Siemens and GTR tell RAIL that discussions are ongoing regarding fitting plug sockets, Standard Class tables and WiFi retrospectively to '700s'.

6 Jun

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GTR to run Thameslink Class 700 EMUs in “next few weeks”

The first Siemens Class 700s will enter traffic in “the next few weeks”, according to operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).

6 Jun

GTR 319426 at Farringdon on May 24. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Driver shortages and train issues prompt GTR remedial plan

DfT and GTR agree remedial plan in a bid to improve reliability on Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express services.

1 Jun

An East Midlands Trains Class 153, 156 and 158 at Eastcroft on February 11. PAUL BIGLAND/RAIL.

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Plans for new rolling stock to replace BR DMUs

DMUs built in the 1980s could be replaced in the next decade, as the DfT believes there are “likely to be significant opportunities” to replace them.

24 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

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

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Government considers new East West Rail franchise

The Department for Transport is considering a new franchise to operate services on the east-west rail link from Cambridge to Oxford.

18 May

Virgin Trains 390039 at Carlisle on July 20 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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West Coast franchise consultation starts

Consultation on the next InterCity West Coast franchise, which starts in April 2018, began on May 10.

11 May

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RAIL 800: Patrick McLoughlin

Industry 'movers & shakers' toast RAIL's success in RAIL 800, on sale today

11 May

Virgin Trains East Coast 43239 climbs under the North London Line at Belle Isle, north London, on March 30, with the 1606 King’s Cross-Leeds, passing Grand Central 43465 trailing the 1228 Sunderland-King’s Cross. GC is one of two open access operators on the East Coast Main Line. ANTONY GUPPY.

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Alliance Rail accuses DfT of blackmail over East Coast

Alliance Rail has accused DfT of blackmailing ORR by threatening to withdraw funding for ECML upgrades if it allows more open access services to run.

11 Apr

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

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GWR and DfT discuss ‘revised plan’ after electrification delays

DfT, GWR and NR are discussing how they can deliver passenger benefits in the current franchise to mitigate delays in the GWML electrification programme

29 Feb

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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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DfT sells King’s Cross development

The Government is selling the 67-acre King’s Cross development to Australian pension fund AustralianSuper, in a £371 million deal.

26 Jan

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Pressure for Manchester Airport paths

DfT has written to ORR noting how much competition there will be for free paths into Manchester Airport station, even though it now has four platforms.

14 Jan