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National Training Academy for Rail opens

20 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The £7 million National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) has opened its doors delivering a cutting-edge facility for students to develop the skills necessary for a career in the rail industry.

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£750m Birmingham New Street opens to public

21 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

After five years and at a cost of £750 million, Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to the public on Sunday 20 September 2015.

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Government confirms East Midlands Trains franchise

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.

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UK Government commits to tackling overcrowding on trains

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.

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SEFT: Smart ticketing on rail in the South East of England

6 August 2015 | By Andrew Keating, Programme Director, South East Flexible Ticketing (SEFT) Programme

The past year has seen substantial developments for the South East Flexible Ticketing (SEFT) Programme. Andrew Keating, Programme Director, gives Global Railway Review an update.

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£22 million transformation of Newcastle Station continues

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.