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16 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK Rail Minister Claire Perry announces the continuation of the East Midlands Trains rail franchise which will include an improvement package to benefit passengers.
9 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail Minister Claire Perry has confirmed the Government’s commitment to tackling overcrowding on trains following the publication of the latest crowding statistics for 2014.
3 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK train manufacturing has returned to the North East following the opening of Hitachi’s new £82 million facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
21 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The UK government has pledged to create 30,000 road and rail industry apprenticeships during this Parliament.
11 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed a £13 billion transport blueprint to support creation of the Northern Powerhouse.
30 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport has announced the appointment of Bernadette Kelly as Director General of the Rail Executive.
28 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport has announced a £5.5 million plan to introduce smart ticketing across the Southeastern rail network.
22 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail Minister Claire Perry MP visited Newcastle Central Station on 22 July 2015 to view progress made on the Department for Transport multi-million pound funded improvement scheme.
8 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Chancellor has announced £30 million of Government funding for Transport for the North to support devolution in UK northern cites.
7 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department of Transport (DfT) has notified Stagecoach that it is ending discussions regarding the direct award of the extended South West Trains franchise from 2017-2019.
25 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, has announced the appointment of Sir Peter Hendy as the new Chair of Network Rail. His appointment follows Professor Richard Parry-Jones resignation from the post earlier today.
2 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today announced train companies shortlisted for the East Anglia rail franchise.
2 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In a speech made in Leeds on the 1st June, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin outlines the government’s priority for high-speed rail and the Northern Powerhouse.
28 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announces the appointment of Dyan Crowther as a member of the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA).
18 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Northern Rail has announced the addition of two further locomotive hauled trains for Cumbrian coastal route.
