Policy - Page 10

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EXCLUSIVE: Williams explains his review’s process for reform

Keith Williams talks EXCLUSIVELY to RAIL about his review and its independence from Government

2 Jan

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"Passengers won’t believe this is not fake news!" - Transport Focus Chief on fare increases

Passenger watchdog critical of fare increases

2 Jan

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Campaign for Better Transport criticises fare rises

CBT Chief Executive Darren Shirley: “Rail passengers suffered atrocious service in 2018 and today’s fare rise will only add to their misery."

2 Jan

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Greenwood: rail fares rise “a real kick in the teeth”

Rail fares are to rise by an average of 3.1% from today.

2 Jan

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Improved compensation for Northern passengers

Compensation scheme extended for Northern's passengers

17 Dec

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EXCLUSIVE: Smith: rail freight can boost economy with political backing

GBRf MD John Smith says railfreight needs support from across Government, if the sector is to play its part in helping the UK deliver economic growth

22 Oct

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Direct Award plan for CrossCountry

DfT could extend Arriva's CrossCountry deal by five years

17 Oct

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RIA highlights Budget priorities

RIA wants Government to increase funding for research and development of rolling stock, as well as calling for assurances that electrification remains an option

2 Oct

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Government launches one-click compensation scheme

Government launches new rules allowing passengers to claim compensation on smartcards and mobile phones

2 Oct

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Grayling launches “no stone unturned” review into Britain’s railway

CrossCountry franchise competition suspended as Government launches review into future of UK rail

20 Sept

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Railways need fundamental reform says RDG boss Plummer

Plummer: "It is clearer than ever that we need to change how we run our railway”

16 Aug

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ScotRail targets further electrification schemes

Could there be more electrification in Scotland?

31 Jul

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Skates urges increase in Welsh rail spending

Wales wants more investment in its rail network

25 Jul

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Government monitors Northern performance

Northern will not return to public ownership says Johnson

9 Jul

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“Business as usual” as LNER takes over East Coast

“Business as usual” says LNER Managing Director David Horne following transfer of services from Virgin Trains East Coast

26 Jun

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£5 billion investment promised in 15-year Wales & Borders franchise

New trains, new stations and new services included in new 15-year Wales & Borders franchise

4 Jun

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Wales wants electrification cancellation cash for local projects

Welsh Affairs Committee calls for money saved from cancelling Cardiff-Swansea electrification to be spent on Wales' transport network

22 May

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DRS calls for investment on “long-forgotten” Cumbrian Coast Line

DRS calls for investment in Cumbrian Coast Line.

22 May

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DfT stands firm on enhancements pipeline transparency

Government refuses to commit to making the future rail enhancements pipeline publicly visible

2 May

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Freight to be given a voice in passenger consultations

Freight to get a voice during future passenger franchise consultations, in order to improve relations between freight and passenger operators says DfT

30 Apr