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ORR statistics shows operators revenue return to growth

There were just under 450 million journeys made by passengers between July and September this year, a 9% increase on the same quarter in 2023, according to the Office of Rail and Road, which has released its quarterly statistics.

24 Dec

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Operator of Last Resort to take over ScotRail franchise

Publicly owned Operator of Last Resort to take over ScotRail next year

17 Mar

LNER on East Coast mainline service to Leeds

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Government to continue running LNER to at least 2023

LNER gets Direct Award until 2023, with possible extension to 2025

9 Jul

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Pacers to return to Manchester passenger route

Nationalised Northern to return Pacers to passenger service in Manchester area

23 Jun

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100-day review complete as Donovan reveals ambitions for “a new Northern”

Nationalised operator to work through analysis and proposals to improve service for Northern passengers following 100-day review

10 Jun

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Northern to continue with Pacers until end of 2020

Government grants Northern dispensation to keep 33 Pacers until the end of the year - currently no plans for them to enter service

8 Jun

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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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Operator of Last Resort takes over Northern franchise

Government plans to rebuild passenger confidence in Northern's services says Grant Shapps

2 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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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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