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DfT - Page 8

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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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

“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

News

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

News

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

News

First Azuma services

Azumas to serve Leeds and Hull from December

5 Jun

News

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

News

DfT stands firm on enhancements pipeline transparency

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

2 May

News

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

News

Cardiff-Swansea wires ‘not sensible’

Chris Grayling says electrifying Cardiff-Swansea "was not actually a sensible thing to do.”

23 Apr

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Government works on resolving MML stock shortage - Minister

Minister says Government is working with operator to solve the shortage of rolling stock on Midland Main Line

3 Apr

News

EXCLUSIVE: £50 million price tag on MML HST accessibility modifications

ROSCO reveals cost of modifications to ensure EMT's HST fleet comply with access regulations, but even then they will miss the 2020 deadline

29 Mar

GTR 700052 at Peterborough on March 5. RICHARD CLINNICK.

News

Johnson: cushions not required for new seats

"Seats normally become more comfortable over time, through use," - Rail Minister's reaction to question over seating on new trains

6 Mar

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Thameslink lessons critical for future rail schemes - Public Accounts Commitee

Public Accounts Committee makes recommendations for Government and Network Rail for future rail projects following Thameslink

23 Feb

VTEC 91132 at London King's Cross. RICHARD CLINNICK.

News

Transport Select Committee to investigate East Coast franchise

TSC will investigate the East Coast franchise as well as the role of Network Rail and Government.

12 Feb

Alstom 654602 is pictured at Velim test track in the Czech Republic during the first day of test runs on April 25. The two-car Coradia iLint is scheduled to go into passenger service in Germany in January 2018 as the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train. ENRICO SCHREURS.

News

Grayling: "I want the first hydrogen train to operate on our rail network within a short period of time"

Transport Secretary "expects to see a transformation in technology on our railways over the coming years"

19 Jan

GTR 700041 at Farringdon on January 12. RICHARD CLINNICK.

News

COVER STORY: DfT 'let passengers down’ on GTR franchise, says NAO

Government has not received value for money from the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) deal says National Audit Office.

17 Jan

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