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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.

Funding announced for south west rail infrastructure study

10 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Department for Transport and Great Western Railway (GWR) have announced funding for a study looking at improvements to rail infrastructure between London and Devon and Cornwall.

Two operators shortlisted for next South Western rail franchise

4 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced two shortlisted companies who will compete for the next South Western rail franchise in June 2017.

Rail Supply Group launch strategy to drive growth of UK rail

2 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Rail Supply Group has launched its strategy to drive growth in the UK rail industry and support exports.

Proposals announced to improve rail travel across London and the south east

21 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL) have announced plans to improve regional rail travel across London and the south east.

Progress made on UK smart ticketing roll-out for bus and rail

12 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway

Transport Minister Andrew Jones marks three milestones to accelerate the introduction of smart ticketing across the UK’s bus and rail network.

NAO gives cautious response to DfT rail franchising programme

24 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The National Audit Office has published a report welcoming the reformed management of the rail franchising programme by the Department for Transport but highlights the emerging risk of achieving value for money.

South Western train franchise public consultation launched

12 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A 12-week public consultation has launched asking the views of passengers regarding the next South Western train franchise.

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