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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.
Rising passenger numbers, major capital investment projects and technological innovation are among many factors driving rolling stock growth.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
