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Mike Putnam, new acting chair of Network Rail

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New acting chair appointed at Network Rail

Mike Putnam succeeds Lord Hendy as Network Rail Chair

Network Rail 19 Jul

Avanti West Coast is the principal operator on the West Coast Main Line, and has submitted five different bids for extra train paths as it seeks to return services that were withdrawn during COVID. But it faces competition from a posse of open access operators. AWC 805005 approaches Rugeley Trent Valley on May 10, during a Class 805 ‘Evero’ test run. ALAMY.

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Further details on rail reform emerge

More detail and reaction on what to expect from the government’s rail reform has emerged. The King set out planned reform to the railways in the state opening of parliament yesterday (July 17) with many of Labour’s manifesto pledges for rail reform included.

Rail reform 18 Jul

10 new Class 345 Aventra's have been agreed between Alstom and the DfT

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Details released of funding settlement for Elizabeth Line new trains

The additonal trains for the Elizabeth line, to be ordered to stave off closure of Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works, are to cost £2.45m per vehicle, according to a newly-released letter.

Elizabeth Line 16 Jul

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DfT ministerial team now all in place

The Department for Transport now has a full complement of ministers as Sir Keir Starmer puts his new government in place.

DfT 10 Jul

Lord Peter Hendy of Richmond Hill, appointed as transport minister, July 2024

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PM appoints Network Rail chair Lord Hendy as a transport minister

Current Network Rail Chairman, Lord Peter Hendy has been appointed as a minister of state for transport in the most recent government appointments made by 10 Downing Street.

Peter Hendy 8 Jul

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RAIL Live 2024 - Government has been deceitful, Mick Whelan says

ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan has reiterated his desire for the strikes to end and hopes they will end in the coming months, if, as expected, Labour gains power in the general election on July 4.

Rail Live 20 Jun

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Alstom signs deal for vital Aventra order after DfT confirms funding

There was a sigh of relief in some circles late on Friday 14 June as Alstom and the Department for Transport (DfT) announced a £370 million pound deal for the construction and maintenance of 10 new nine-car Aventra trains for the Elizabeth Line.

Aventra 17 Jun

Tricia Williams and Matt Rice - Northern leadership team take up new roles

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Northern’s new leadership team take up roles

Northern’s new managing director and chief operating officer have officially started their new roles this week.

Northern 8 May

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Private sector involvement in Rail Reform Draft Bill

It will be interesting to see how far the current Rail Minister gets with his invitation to his shadow to work together to get the Draft Bill through Parliament before the election. The general consensus seems to be that timings remain challenging.

Policy 30 Apr

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DfT plans new direct awards for passenger operations

What do the plans for three direct awards say about the future bidding process?

DfT 17 Apr

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DfT announces new director general for rail services

Scotland’s Railway managing director Alex Hynes has been appointed as director general, rail services.

DfT 19 Mar

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Provide support and we will invest, freight operators tell the Government

Freight operators are ready to invest in new trains, facilities and in skills, providing the Government offers support to help the market grow.

Freight 6 Mar

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Rail is to become a key election battleground

Mark Walker, chief executive at public affairs company Cogitamus reveals why rail will be pushed to the fore at Westminster, ahead of the General Election.

Policy 24 Jan

Transport for Wales 175002 waits at the 1848-opened station with the 1041 Holyhead to Llanelli service on October 15 2021.

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Why £1bn isn't enough for North Wales Main Line electrification

Mel Holley chronicles the halting progress of plans to electrify the North Wales coastal route.

Electrification 16 Jan

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Leeds: LNER plans boost to city’s Sunday services!

LNER plans to boost Sunday services for Leeds to half-hourly,

2 Jun

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New grades and working practices at heart of RDG offer

The Rail Delivery Group has increased its pay offer to the RMT union, with regard to the rail dispute with the 14 Department for Transport-contracted operators

8 Feb

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CrossCountry set for franchise extension

The Department for Transport has announced its intention to make a Direct Award to CrossCountry, following the expiry of its current three-year contract

11 Jan

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DfT pledges millions for latest rail innovation schemes

A self-powered bogie, technology to pinpoint cable theft, and decarbonisation schemes are among the winners of the latest ‘First of a Kind’ government grants.

21 Nov

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