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Transpennine Express to Be Brought into Operator of Last Resort

Transpennine Express to Be Brought into Operator of Last Resort

Transport Secretary: Transpennine Express won't have its contract renewed. Instead, it will be brought into Operator of Last Resort.

Elizabeth Line Frequencies to Increase from 21 May

Elizabeth Line Frequencies to Increase from 21 May

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the full peak Elizabeth line timetable will be introduced on Sunday 21 May 2023. 

Great British Railways: A Great British Reform or a Great British Reshuffle?

Great British Railways: A Great British Reform or a Great British...

Rail industry leaders were brought together at Accelerate Rail to discuss the nation’s transition to Great British Railways.

Derby Announced as Location of Great British Railways Headquarters

Derby Announced as Location of Great British Railways Headquarter...

UK: The government has announced that Derby, one of the six shortlisted locations, will be the headquarters for Great British Railways.

Avanti West Coast Granted 6-Month Contract Extension

Avanti West Coast Granted 6-Month Contract Extension

The Department for Transport has extended Avanti West Coast's contract for 6 months following the operator's improved performance. 

Greater Manchester Secures Devolution Deal for Regional Rail Services

Greater Manchester Secures Devolution Deal for Regional Rail Serv...

Greater Manchester  has announced a new devolution deal with the UK government to grant it more influence over regional rail services.

UK Government Announces Delayed Delivery of HS2

UK Government Announces Delayed Delivery of HS2

Over 40bn GBP will be invested in the UK's transport network over the next two years, with a focus on delivering the first phase of HS2.

Scottish Government to Take Ownership of Caledonian Sleeper Services

Scottish Government to Take Ownership of Caledonian Sleeper Servi...

Scotland's Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth has confirmed that Caledonian Sleeper services will be taken over by the Scottish Government once Serco's curre...

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