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Government refutes “misleading” claims of Northern spending

Government disputes IPPR claims over expenditure in northern England

21 Aug

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Government launches Pacers for the community competition

Competition to win a Pacer vehicle donated by Porterbrook is open, with a deadline of September.

11 Jul

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EXCLUSIVE: Industry must be prepared to assume responsibilities, says DfT’s Kelly

“If the Department for Transport steps back, the rail industry must be ready to step forward" - Bernadette Kelly

10 Jul

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Stagecoach drops plans for rail franchise bids

Until the level of risk reduces, Stagecoach says it will not bid for more franchises

26 Jun

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Grayling: East Midlands bi-mode testing in 2021

New East Midlands trains due for testing in 2021 says Grayling - but no contracts yet awarded.

21 May

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Abellio wins East Midlands franchise

Abellio replaces Stagecoach on East Midlands franchise

10 Apr

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PAC slams Government and Crossrail over delays

“It is unacceptable that Parliament and the public still do not know the root causes of the failures that beset this project" - PAC

3 Apr

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Accessibility modifications planned for EMT HSTs

East Midlands Trains undertaking procurement of accessibility modifications for its HST fleet on behalf of DfT

29 Mar

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Government seeks Midland Main Line HST upgrade update

Government expects update on the East Midlands Trains High Speed Trains fleet next month ahead of modification work

26 Mar

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May start for Class 800 Azumas on London-Leeds route

Azumas finally cleared for passenger use on East Coast Main Line

15 Mar

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Owners to decide on rolling stock, says minister

Minister states it's for ROSCOs to determine future opportunities for off-lease trains

5 Feb

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DfT explores options for interim “Dawlish-proof” trains

Engineering solution investigated to allow Voyagers to run along Devon Sea Wall during bad weather

4 Feb

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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