Rail Magazine - Page 7

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R973 - A war of attrition

We’ve reached stalemate. A fresh initiative is needed.

Editor's comment 18 Jan

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Property values affected by proximity to railway station

Having a home within half a mile of some railway stations in Scotland can increase the property’s value by 28%.

18 Jan

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DB offers 12 further out of-service Class 60s for sale

DB Cargo (DBC) has put a further 12 Class 60s up for sale, with a deadline of registrations to receive tender documents on January 20.

17 Jan

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Research cites poor transport as cause of social exclusion

Transport infrastructure in the north of England needs improvements, based on a study claiming a link between positive health, wellbeing and travel requirements

14 Jan

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NR’s Class 313 test unit for sale

Network Rail’s dedicated European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Class 313 test unit 313121 has been put up for sale by public tender

13 Jan

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“In a worse situation than when the dispute started”

The leader of train drivers’ union ASLEF can see no end to the current disputes unless Government permits train operators to offer larger pay rises.

12 Jan

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CrossCountry set for franchise extension

The Department for Transport has announced its intention to make a Direct Award to CrossCountry, following the expiry of its current three-year contract

11 Jan

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MPs seek clarity on hydrogen’s role

Hydrogen is not a panacea for reaching the net zero emissions target by 2050 but it can grow to become “a big niche” fuel in particular sectors and applications

8 Jan

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Crewe’s record-breaking ‘91’ saved for Bo’ness museum

East Coast Main Line Class 91, 91131, the final locomotive to be built at Crewe Works and a passenger speed record breaker has been handed over for preservation

6 Jan

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Gibb leaves ScotRail amid ‘micro-management’ rumours

The Scottish Government is facing questions over the structure of the publicly run ScotRail, following the departure of the head of its rail holdings company

5 Jan

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Division over 5.9% increase in regulated rail fares

Regulated rail fares in England will rise by 5.9% from March 5, the Government has confirmed.

4 Jan

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Cumbrian coal mine to generate four trains per day

Up to four coal trains per day will run on the Cumbrian Coast Line from Whitehaven, once the town’s new Woodhouse Colliery opens

19 Dec

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Authorities vow to pursue Metro extension beyond Dudley

Almost seven miles of the new West Midlands Metro extension from Dudley to Brierley Hill risks being postponed, or even cancelled.

16 Dec

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Protestors condemn bridge infill at cost of £133,000

A Freedom of Information Request has revealed that National Highways infilled an 1846 bridge over the former Harrogate-Church Fenton line by “guesswork”

14 Dec

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