EU Referendum

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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

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Is HS2 under threat from Brexit?

Suggestions have been made that HS2 is under threat of being cancelled, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.

1 Jul

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RSSB: Brexit will have no immediate effect on standards

RSSB Interim Managing Director Mark Phillips tells RAIL it’s too early to say what the longer-term implications of Brexit will be on safety and standards.

29 Jun

GBRf 66728 at Peterborough. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Freight must be a priority in Brexit negotiations

New costs, restrictions and bureaucratic requirements are all risks following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, according to the FTA.

29 Jun

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Train builders remain “committed” to the UK

Hitachi, Siemens and Bombardier have all stated their commitment to UK operations, following the result of the referendum on June 23.

29 Jun

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"Too early to predict whether the referendum decision will change the longer-term funding of railway enhancements" - Network Rail Chief

Chief Executive Mark Carne said it is too early to predict whether the referendum decision will change the longer-term funding of railway enhancements

29 Jun

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Infrastructure investment must continue after Brexit vote

Questions have been raised over whether investment in large projects can continue, and how to ensure that international freight services do not suffer.

29 Jun

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EU vote: GBRf's John Smith's view

"Brexit: a risk to Britain's rail freight sector"

22 Jun

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EU vote: ESG Rail Elaine Greenwood's view

I believe that leaving the EU would be detrimental to our economy and our European trade, potentially also damaging our research and innovation

21 Jun

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EU vote: Hitachi's Alistair Dormer's view

Hitachi believes that a strong and united Europe with the UK, in a single, open market, offers the best conditions for Europe’s prosperity and for Hitachi

21 Jun

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EU vote: The EU’s role in UK rail

At this time of intense political debate, it is worth reflecting on the benefits or disbenefits that ‘Remain’ versus ‘Leave’ will have on the GB railway.

20 Jun

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