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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Are Britain’s fares really so much higher?

MARK SMITH compares routes across four countries - and destroys the myth that our fares are the highest in Europe

14 Aug

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Pacer withdrawal programme finally under way

Northern finally removes first Pacer from traffic, some nine months later than planned

13 Aug

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Pacers: the unlikely local heroes…

As Northern withdraws its first Pacer, it's time to look at the role of the DMUs, and ask what their future holds.

12 Aug

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Class 37s to stay in Wales into 2020?

Transport for Wales looks for dispensation to enable Class 37-hauled trains to continue into next year

8 Aug

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More new trains on LNER wish list

LNER in market for new trains as it confirms 65 Azumas won't be enough for 2021 timetable

8 Aug

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Rail gains in popularity, says White Paper

Rail is fourth most popular transport mode according to Government research, but is gaining in popularity

7 Aug

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ScotRail claims improved performance

ScotRail records best performance in almost a year

7 Aug

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First seven Pacers to be withdrawn by Northern this weekend

Northern finally starts removing unpopular Pacers from traffic

7 Aug

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Azuma reaches Darlington ahead of Scottish launch

Azuma takes passengers to Darlington ahead of launch of Anglo-Scottish and London-York services

30 Jul

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No changes at Northern - Jones

"Major change could result in significant disruption. We see no reason at this stage to consider making changes to the franchise" - Andrew Jones

22 Jul

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RSSB defines comfort targets for train seats

Not one of seven seats tested by RSSB met comfort target says report

22 Jul

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Sheffield unveils ambitious new rail strategy

New railway, tram-train extensions, new stations and route upgrades to improve connectivity at heart of ambitious plans for Sheffield

22 Jul

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Forty-three BRAND NEW trains stored

New trains stored across UK

20 Jul

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Northern considering options for more new trains

New trains already being considered for Northern

15 Jul

Services will continue on towards Manchester Victoria after passing through Crewe. JACK BOSKETT.

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Virgin considers bidding for Spanish operations

Virgin calls UK rail "uninvestable" as it eyes Spanish rail market, but union calls comments "shallow"

10 Jul

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Demand for stored HSTs to alleviate XC overcrowding

Future of HSTs reaches Parliament but sources warn of potential problems with stored stock

10 Jul

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Merseyrail takes the lead in minding Britain’s gaps

Most passengers step from platform to train without a thought. But for some it’s a chasm they struggle to bridge.

Passengers 25 Jun

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Redundant HSTs proposed for freight/passenger use

"It’s a race against time for the rail industry to engage, respond and deliver the services before the stock options turn to rust" - Gallop

19 Jun

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Industry leaders lend their support to 'Guiding Mind'

Inquiry sessions dominated by views on potential size and scope of any future arms-length national body that could emerge from Williams Review

17 Jun

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Authorisation given for 125mph Pennine Class 802/2s

Regulator grants authority for Hitachi's Class 802 bi-modes to enter passenger traffic with TransPennine Express. No introduction date announced.

14 Jun