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UK government to invest £80 million into smart rail ticketing
The UK government has set out details of its £80 million programme to introduce smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.
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Transport Secretary opens new rail academy
Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has opened in a new rail academy in the North West of England, which is due to train 500 apprentices over the next five years.
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New round of multi-million tech competition launches to improve rail journeys
Approximately £7.9 million is on offer to develop cutting-edge ways to improve the UK rail network for passengers in the next round of the Accelerating Innovation in Rail (AIR) scheme, run by the Department for Transport (DfT) in partnership with Innovate UK.
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Department for Transport aims to improve accessible transport
The Department for Transport has announced the release of the ‘draft accessibility action plan’ aimed at improving accessible public transport.
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New Cambridge North station opened
Cambridge’s newest rail station is already helping to speed up journeys for commuters into and out of the city less than two months after opening.
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UK government to invest £16 million for five new stations in England and Wales
The Department for Transport has given the green light for five new train stations to be built in England and Wales.
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Department for Transport passes digital technology on new Hitachi trains
Hitachi’s new intercity trains, due to enter passenger service this autumn, have passed tests to run their digital technology required by the Department for Transport.
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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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Should we go ahead with HS2?
16 March 2017 | By Graham Ellis
Regular Global Railway Review blogger, Graham Ellis, delves into the subject of high-speed train lines, specifically HS2.
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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.
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£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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
