DfT announces plans for bi-mode trains in the north of England and Wales
Passengers in Wales, the midlands and the north of England will get 'faster and more comfortable journeys sooner' under new plans announced by the UK government.
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Government announces invitation to tender for West Midlands rail franchise
31 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
According to Rail Minister Paul Maynard, passengers will see a number of new benefits and services during the next West Midlands rail franchise.
£20m fund for new railway stations across England and Wales
26 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK Rail Minister announces £20 million backing for new railway stations as part of the Department for Transport’s New Stations Fund.
Abellio awarded East Anglia rail franchise
10 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Operator Abellio has been named winning bidder of the East Anglia rail franchise from October 2016 for nine years.
New Cambridge North railway station taking shape – set for 2017 launch
1 August 2016 | By Network Rail
New pictures reveal how the main building at the new Cambridge North railway station is taking shape as work ramps up in the run-up to the station opening in 2017...
Campaign for Better Transport responds to the appointment of new government rail minister
20 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Campaign for Better Transport has commented on the appointment of Paul Maynard MP as the new government rail minister.
Campaign for Better Transport comments on appointment of the new Transport Secretary
14 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Campaign for better Transport gives reaction on the appointment of Chris Grayling as the new Transport Secretary.
South Western franchise bidders required to set out plans to deliver better journeys
4 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published an Invitation to Tender for the South Western franchise setting out requirements for more trains, additional space and faster journeys.
Passengers to have their say on next InterCity West Coast franchise
10 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The UK government has launched a public consultation inviting passengers to have their say on the next InterCity West Coast franchise.
Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce launched to address skills gap
19 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) have announced the launch of a Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce designed to boost apprenticeships and address the skills gap.
Three companies shortlisted to compete for the next West Midlands franchise
7 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The shortlisted bidders are: London and West Midlands Railway Ltd.; West Midlands Trains Ltd.; and MTR Corporation (West Midlands) Ltd...
Industry gives reaction to publication of Shaw Report
17 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
On 16 March 2016, the Department for Transport published the final Shaw Report giving recommendations for the future shape and financing of Network Rail.
Northern Transport Strategy Report plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail and Smart North
7 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport for the North (TfN) and the Department for Transport have today launched the Northern Transport Strategy Spring 2016 report, highlighting improvements already made and set out plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail and Smart North projects.
Government launches competition to boost rail tourism
1 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a competition aimed at community and heritage railways to encourage more visitors to travel by rail.
Community rail plan allows greater say on Wiltshire rail services
10 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail Minister Claire Perry has announced a new community rail plan giving groups and passengers greater say on how rail services are run in Wiltshire.