Patrick McLoughlin

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"Better than in BR days, but marred by franchise complexity" - McLoughlin

Privatisation has made the UK a better country according to former Transport Secretary

10 Mar

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'Hellish' fares: Former Transport Secretary McLoughlin calls for urgent reform

"With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more to grasp the nettle of fares reform" - Patrick McLoughlin

10 Mar

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McLoughlin: next PM must commit to HS2

"Frankly, I think it would be mad to consider scrapping it" - former Transport Secretary on HS2.

10 Jun

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CBT: “uneven progress” on fares improvements

Progress on implementing the Fares and Ticketing Review published in 2015 is “highly uneven with very limited progress” in some areas says CBT.

13 Oct

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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

GWR 800004 speeds through Taplow. ANTONY GUPPY.

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McLoughlin quizzed on state of UK rolling stock

During a Q&A session on June 30, Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin fielded a number of questions relating to rolling stock.

5 Jul

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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

90034 stands at Norwich on August 5 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Anglian infrastructure needed as well as new trains, say campaigners

Campaigners expect new trains to be part of the new East Anglia franchise due to be announced soon.

16 Jun

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Crossrail's Morgan receives Knighthood in Queen's Birthday Honours

Crossrail Non-Executive Chairman Terence Morgan CBE was made a Knights Bachelor in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

13 Jun

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Adonis nominated to chair Crossrail 2

Andrew Adonis has been nominated to fulfil the role of chairing Crossrail 2.

26 May

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Bombardier opens £12m testing facility in Derby

Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin opened a new £12 million Testing and Commissioning facility at Derby Litchurch Lane site on May 13.

17 May

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Progress made on new £50 million station

Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin inspected work at the new £50 million Cambridge North station, ahead of its expected opening in May 2017.

17 May

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HS2 cities should work together to maximise benefits

Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin launches a new report into the regeneration and transport benefits of high-speed rail.

16 May

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RAIL 800: Patrick McLoughlin

Industry 'movers & shakers' toast RAIL's success in RAIL 800, on sale today

11 May

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HS2 passes major hurdle - construction could start next year

Construction of new railway could begin next year

23 Mar

Trains pass at Clapham Junction on October 22 2014. MARK PIKE.

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Osborne backs Crossrail 2 with £80m funding

Crossrail 2 is receiving £80 million for full technical development by Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail (NR).

17 Mar

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£1.2 billion upgrade for North as Arriva wins Northern and First retains TransPennine Express

Secretary of State says deals will “bring Northern Powerhouse to life”

9 Dec

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HS2 to Crewe will open SIX years early in 2027

High Speed 2 from the West Midlands to Crewe will open six years earlier than planned following a final decision on the route by Patrick McLoughlin today

1 Dec

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