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Reports this morning claim that the government is set to partly reverse Rishi Sunak’s decision to cancel HS2 north of the West Midlands, by building Phase 2A to Crewe. It is said that the Prime Minister could announce the change of heart in the New …
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New Great British Railways chair named by government. Transport secretary Louise Haigh has appointed West Midlands Combined Authority chief executive Laura Shoaf as the chair of Shadow Great British Railways, which was set up by Ms Haigh a month ago. ORR’s Euston decision ‘incredible’, says watchdog. ScotRail to restore full service next ...
King’s Speech confirms creation of Great British Railways
Jul 17, 2024 · HM the King has confirmed that Great British Railways will be created and private sector passenger operators nationalised. ‘Shadow’ Great British Railways to be set up straight away to start industry collaboration Three railway bills planned to allow public ownership, create full GBR, and look again at rail projects north of the West Midlands
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Transport watchdog London TravelWatch has described a decision by the Office of Rail and Road as ‘incredible’, amid a new controversy which has flared up about the safety of London Euston. One journalist has described it as ‘easily the worst main station in Western Europe’.
Report claims possible rethink over National Rail Contracts
Nov 20, 2023 · The government is said to be poised to reintroduce a degree of commercial freedom in National Rail Contracts, with the intention of allowing operators to increase profits.. It is reported that the owners of operators are urging the government to loosen the tight restrictions of the present contracts.
Regulator approves £43.1 billion Network Rail budget
Oct 31, 2023 · Updated 09.30. Network Rail’s spending plans for Control Period 7, which begins in April, have been given the green light by the Office of Rail and Road.. The budget of £43.1 billion consists of £38.5 billion for England and Wales, and £4.6 billion for Scotland.
National Rail passenger numbers recover further - Railnews
Aug 25, 2022 · National Rail passenger numbers recover further. The number of passengers on National Rail reached 95 per cent of the pre-Covid level on one day earlier this month, and figures on other days were also above 90 per cent, according to the Department for Transport. The latest official statistics show that the peak was reached on 10 August, when it ...
New research says passenger figures could almost double by 2050 …
Feb 19, 2024 · The number of rail journeys made in Britain could almost double in the next 25 years, according to the most optimistic of possible outcomes suggested by consultants Steer in a report for the Railway Industry Association.. RIA has often protested about the lack of long-term railway planning, and in particular the government’s failure to update the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline document ...
New hope for industrial peace on railways - Railnews
Nov 8, 2023 · The RMT and the Rail Delivery Group have announced what appears to be a major step forward in resolving the long-running industrial dispute over pay and conditions.. New offers will now be subject to ballots of RMT members at the train operating companies still involved in the dispute, which are most of those in England.
Five train-builders shortlisted by Southeastern - Railnews
May 15, 2024 · Southeastern has shortlisted five train builders as it begins planning a new or upgraded fleet for its Metro services. They are currently operated by Class 465 Networkers built between 1991 and 1994 for British Rail. The named suppliers are Alstom, CAF, Hitachi, Siemens and Stadler. Both Alstom at Derby and Hitachi in County Durham have been on ...