Franchise decision welcomed
5 August 2011 | By First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express has welcomed the Department for Transport's decision to extend its franchise...
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New franchising programme
5 August 2011 | By Department for Transport
The Government is committed to a major reform of rail franchising that will benefit passengers and taxpayers alike...
Virgin Rail Group welcomes West Coast franchise extension discussions
19 May 2011 | By Stagecoach Group plc
Virgin Rail Group is in discussions with the DfT regarding an extension to the current West Coast rail franchise agreement...
Huge increase in commuter trains possible with HS2 – Hammond
1 April 2011 | By Department for Transport
Many towns and cities could benefit from a huge rise in direct trains to London once a new high speed rail network is built...
Green light for new trains and rail electrification
1 March 2011 | By Department for Transport
Scotland, Wales, northern and south west England are to get a fleet of new trains and more reliable rail links to London...
Peterborough station to receive £2.5m redevelopment
14 January 2011 | By East Coast
Peterborough station will become a vibrant gateway to the city in a major redevelopment scheme being funded by train operator East Coast and Network Rail...
Strategy sets out 20 year vision for London rail services
22 December 2010 | By Network Rail
A long-term strategy for London’s railway has been unveiled, setting out the steps needed to cater for increasing demand for rail travel.