‘HS2: Realising the Potential’ Report Describes Positive Economic Impact
Sir David Higgins, the outgoing chairman of HS2 Ltd, has published a report which documents the benefits that the …
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Department for Transport Announces Funds for HS2 Green Corridor
UK: The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced more than £8 million of funding for an HS2 Green Corridor of …
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Government Invites Third Parties to Invest in the UK Rail Network
Private companies have been asked to come forward with ideas to deliver a new southern rail link to Heathrow …
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UK Rail Industry Comments on Recent Fare Changes
Average train ticket prices have risen by 3.4% across the UK, in the biggest increase to fares since 2013. …
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UK Government Plans £80m Smart Ticketing Rail Revolution
The UK Government has this week set out details of its £80 million programme to introduce smart ticketing across …
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UK: Hitachi’s New Intercity Trains Pass Digital Technology Tests
Hitachi’s new intercity trains, due to enter passenger service this autumn, have passed tests to run their digital technology …
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Search Underway for Company to Build HS2 Trains
The hunt for a company to design, build and maintain a fleet of state-of-the-art high speed trains for Britain’s …
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Railway Operation in England to be Reformed
The way that England’s railway network is run is set to be revamped under plans outlined by Transport Secretary Chris …
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Government Must ‘get a grip’ on Monitoring Rail Franchise Agreements
Rail passengers have been badly let down by Government failure to structure, monitor and enforce franchise agreements and the …
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Abellio Confirmed East Anglian Rail Franchise Operator
The UK Department for Transport has confirmed Abellio as the East Anglian rail franchise Operator. The franchise will commence on …
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