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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

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REVEALED: Every single heavy rail vehicle granted disability dispensation by DfT

A full round-up of more than 1,500 vehicles granted dispensation from December 31 2019 disability deadline

9 Feb

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TPE performance being monitored

TPE threatened with 'Government action' if performance does not improve

5 Feb

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Tripping points in industry’s failed appliance of compliance

Train operators have been granted dispensation to run non-compliant rolling stock. But could that situation have been avoided? RICHARD CLINNICK reports

3 Feb

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Government to take over services on Northern network

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has announced that, from March 1, the Government will take over running services on the Northern network.

29 Jan

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South Western Railway contract “could end” as turnaround plan announced

Hopwood: "We are having constructive talks with the DfT as regards a new contract. Another potential outcome is that the current contract will end."

9 Jan

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Rail industry misses target over accessibility compliance

TOCs gain dispensation to run non-compliant vehicles

6 Jan

Comment

COMMENT FROM THE ARCHIVES: R874 - Responsibility… accountability

“Perhaps Williams is treading carefully so as not to scare the horses at the DfT and in Government”

Editor's comment 3 Jan

Comment

COMMENT FROM THE ARCHIVES: R870 - Long fare freezes don’t work ...but passengers deserved to pay no more in 2019

“Raise fares reasonably, then improve services - this is the only sensible way forward.”

Editor's comment 31 Dec

News

COVER STORY: DfT pressured over old fleets as disability date looms

Still no date for accessibility dispensation as December 31 deadline looms

24 Oct

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DfT examines future of Northern franchise

Northern could be stripped of franchise warns Department for Transport

16 Oct

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Sheffield Mayor criticises Hope Valley upgrade delay

Sheffield City Region Mayor demands answers over delays to planed Hope Valley upgrade

9 Oct

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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