Paul Maynard

Govia Thameslink Railway 700103 at London Bridge. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

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Maynard defends London’s rail spending levels

Number of visitors and workers in London is a principal reason for a bigger spend per head on rail in the capital than in the North says Minister.

30 Oct

Alstom's hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint. ALSTOM.

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Rolling stock plan targets alternative fuel for a “cleaner future’

Government report states trains powered by bi-mode, batteries or even hydrogen could form part of future fleets.

26 Oct

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Maynard: wiring must bring benefits

Government will only electrify lines where “it delivers a genuine benefit to passengers”.

25 Oct

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Debate on Welsh Valley lines future

Future of Welsh Valleys being discussed

12 Oct

Govia Thameslink Railway 377519 at Blackfriars on May 24 2016. The '377' has transferred to Southeastern. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Extra carriages for Southeastern

Seventeen Class 377s move to Southeastern, with first in traffic.

19 Sept

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Green light for Midland Metro extension to Edgbaston

Extension to Midland Metro approved

4 Sept

A Class 387/1 under construction at Derby Litchurch Lane. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Rail investment channelled into UK economy boost

Government determined to ensure investment in the rail network benefits the UK economy - Maynard

11 Jul

ScotRail 158869 at Tweedbank. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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No plans to devolve NR in Scotland

Rail Minister confirms no plans to devolve Network Rail to Scottish Government

4 Apr

IEP 800003 leads 800004 through Marholm, near Peterborough. JOHN RUDD.

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MPs debate reliability of ECML wiring

Network Rail and Government discuss ways to improve East Coast Main Line overhead wire reliability

4 Apr

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DfT sets out to improve facilities for disabled passengers

Improving access for disabled passengers at stations and on trains is under way following meetings with senior rail industry representatives.

1 Feb

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DfT reviews Southeastern capacity plans

Proposals made by Southeastern for additional capacity have been rejected by the Department for Transport.

19 Jan

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West Anglia capacity under review

Rail Minister Paul Maynard has told fellow MPs that he hopes capacity concerns on the West Anglia Main Line will be tackled.

19 Jan

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Passengers deserve better information

Train operating companies (TOCs) and Network Rail need to improve passenger information, according to Rail Minister Paul Maynard on January 16.

18 Jan

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Maynard: Sheffield tram-train on schedule

The tram-train project in Sheffield is “on track and on schedule”, says Rail Minister Paul Maynard.

18 Jan

London Midland Class 172s at Birmingham Moor Street on March 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Flexible seating plans for West Midlands

Bidders for the West Midlands franchise will be able to remove seats from trains providing they meet certain criteria.

26 Oct

AGA 90002 at Norwich on July 8 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Maynard stresses need for “effective collaboration”

Rail Minister Paul Maynard says: "To my mind, effective collaboration is the only way for Network Rail to deliver.”

26 Sept

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No devolution unless necessary - Rail Minister

Devolution has a vital role for the railways, but should not be introduced unless necessary, according to Rail Minister Paul Maynard.

21 Sept

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Rail Minister: "Capacity has to be the key concern”

Rail Minister Paul Maynard warns that when it comes to new rail projects, “capacity has to be the key concern”.

21 Sept

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MPs discuss compensation as Southern dispute continues

Rail Minister Paul Maynard has denied that plans to increase compensation to Southern Railway commuters are “on the backburner”.

19 Sept

GTR 700109 at Blackfriars on May 24. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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DfT unlikely to repeat GTR model

Rail Minister Paul Maynard said it is unlikely that DfT will “wish to let such a franchise in the future”, when discussing GTR.

19 Sept