Rail Delivery Group

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Rail reliability data at stations launched as government pushes for greater accountability

Rail passengers across England can now access real-time data on the punctuality and reliability of their local train services, as new station-level statistics have gone live.

Passengers 6 Mar

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Rail cheaper and quicker than domestic air travel, new research finds

New research carried out by the Rail Delivery Group has shown that travelling by rail can be up to 80% cheaper than flying on similar routes.

Decarbonisation 24 Apr

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RDG keen to expand Passenger Assist scheme

A total of 3.5 million assistance scheme journeys have been made in the two years since the Rail Delivery Group launched Passenger Assist

18 Jul

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RDG presses ahead with ticket office closure plan

After a year of unsuccessful negotiations with the RMT union, the Rail Delivery Group looks set to impose widespread ticket office closures in England.

11 Jul

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New grades and working practices at heart of RDG offer

The Rail Delivery Group has increased its pay offer to the RMT union, with regard to the rail dispute with the 14 Department for Transport-contracted operators

8 Feb

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Consultation on operating model for Rail Ombudsman

The Office of Rail and Road has launched a consultation on proposals for an operating model for the future Rail Ombudsman.

1 Jul

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Community Rail groups bid to boost biodiversity

A new report has highlighted how station groups can help to enhance Britain’s biodiversity.

18 Mar

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“Intolerable” service cuts under emergency COVID timetables

Train operators have further reduced rail services, in response to surging staff sickness levels due to COVID.

19 Jan

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Operators prepare for challenging budget cuts in 2022

Train operators have been told to cut hundreds of millions of pounds from their running costs next year.

13 Dec

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Williams-Shapps: industry seeks certainty and action

The team charged with establishing the new Great British Railways is submitting advice to Government before the summer recess

29 Jul

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Failure to win back passengers will damage hopes of cutting carbon emissions

Government needs to attract people back to public transport - CBT

14 Apr

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RDG urges tax revision to aid switch to ‘greener’ rail

A shake-up of transport taxes is needed to create a ‘level green playing field’ that better reflects how environmentally damaging each mode of transport is

19 Aug

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RDG reiterates: travel only if absolutely necessary

Industry warns passengers not to travel where possible after 25% increase in planned journeys next week.

15 May

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COVID-19: Keeping the country connected

Rail industry joins forces for crucial travel message

22 Mar

Comment

COMMENT FROM THE ARCHIVES: R873 - RDG proposals are a lifeline Government should seize

“A new way of delivering the railway cannot now be avoided… and a radical fare review must be part of it.”

Editor's comment 3 Jan

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Railway urged to keep pace with society

Industry can embrace change and lead through challenges or watch from the sidelines warns RDG's Paul Plummer

28 Nov

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Queen’s Speech confirms plans for Williams Review

Rail garners single line in Queen’s Speech: “Proposals on railway reform will be brought forward.”

15 Oct

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Rail freight sector outlines hopes for UK growth

Rail freight sector calls for Government to align policy across road and rail freight to ensure a level playing field

29 May

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Plummer advocates independent rail organisation

A new independent organisation to enhance accountability and enable a more joined-up approach to decisions could stop railway being a 'political football' - RDG

19 Mar