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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.
20 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
An agreement has been signed to today between FirstGroup and the Department for Transport to operate First TransPennine Express for a further year.
20 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Plans have been unveiled to transform travel in the North of the England by introducing a ‘TransNorth’ rail network.
19 February 2015 | By Department for Transport
The competition to get the best deal for rail passengers in East Anglia officially got underway as the Department for Transport began the search for the next franchise operator...
11 February 2015 | By Department for Transport
Rail passengers to benefit from on-board Wi-Fi across England and Wales...
23 January 2015 | By Department for Transport
The first of Britain’s new generation of high-tech passenger trains has started its journey from Japan to the UK...
8 January 2015 | By Department for Transport
Rail services will be maintained and capacity on key routes will be increased as part of a deal to secure additional rolling stock for the north of England, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced...
7 January 2015 | By Hitachi Rail Europe
Hitachi has announced that it has begun shipment of the first completed pre-series Class 800 train unveiled in November 2014...
19 December 2014 | By Department for Transport
As part of the government’s drive to give passengers a better deal, rail companies in the South East are being asked to contribute to research into new ways of ticketing...
16 December 2014 | By Department for Transport
Extra Access for All funding will make 26 additional stations accessible to all...
