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Government and CrossCountry work on train capacity plan

Six extra Class 170 vehicles for CrossCountry to boost capacity as Government and Arriva work on longer-term solutions

10 Mar

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Doubts cast over future of three franchises including Southeastern

Minister suggests Operator of Last Resort could be appointed to run at least one franchise

21 Feb

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Rolling stock options to be considered for CrossCountry routes

DfT to consider rolling stock and train service options for XC extension

29 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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CrossCountry proposals slammed

Government proposals for next CrossCountry franchise criticised

22 Aug

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No December timetable changes for eight TOCs

Eight operators will continue with their May timetable for 12 months instead of changing in December

10 Jul

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EXCLUSIVE: South West “not getting a fair share” - MP Pollard

“We have three engineering problems: resilience, journey times and capacity. All three need to be addressed.” MP talks EXCLUSIVELY to RAIL

9 May

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UPDATED: HST power cars due off-lease

The FULL list of where HST power cars are due to be used, and what '43s' will go off-lease.

28 Mar

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EXCLUSIVE: West Midlands stakes a claim for Nottingham traffic

West Midlands Rail eyes part of CrossCountry contract

28 Feb

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EXCLUSIVE: Protecting freight’s voice at Route level

PAUL MCMAHON, NR’s Freight and National Passenger Operators Managing Director, explains what the organisation’s devolution strategy means for his virtual route

17 Jan

CrossCountry 220021 at Exeter St Davids on October 3 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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CrossCountry extension a “lost opportunity”

Transport lead of West Midlands Combined Authority says recent Direct Award for CrossCountry franchise is a “lost opportunity” to boost passenger capacity.

25 Oct

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