Articles by Howard Johnston
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News
Transport for London awaits approval for Bakerloo Line upgrade
TfL wants to resignal the line, install a new depot and sidings and replace the 1972 stock
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News
Tyne and Wear Metro bids to overcome setbacks as it introduces new trains
It will be at least two years before the transformation of the network is complete.
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People
Former BR and Virgin Trains press officer Allan McLean dies aged 78
He played a key role in saving the Anglo-Scottish sleeper services and reopening the Borders Railway.
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News
Cost of Docklands Light Railway’s delayed new trains nears £1 billion
Still no date as to when 'B23' units will enter service on DLR
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Fleet
Eversholt's Class 321 EMUs heading for scrap despite £60m rebuild
ROSCO still hopes for a deal to use some units with the first sent to be broken up.
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News
John Prescott obituary: A man passionate about transport who tried to push through big investment promises
The former Secretary of State for Environment, Transport & The Regions died in November
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Opinion
Analysis: Rail freight sector must bide its time for a clear strategy
How is our new government faring on rail reform? In our Manifesto for Rail series, Howard Johnston turns in this issue to freight.
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News
Transport for Wales forced to cut back services as Talerddig collision leaves it short of units
October's head-on collision involving to TfW '158's between Talerddig and Llanbrynmair has left the operator short of units, leading to some services being cancelled and others being shorter than before
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News
Increased passenger numbers offset cost of Merseyrail '777' delay
The longer-than-expected introduction of Merseyrail's new Class 777 trains cost taxpayers more than £3 million, but it's also recorded higher pre-tax profits
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News
Mayor of London presses on with Bakerloo Line's Lewisham extension design work
Around £10 billion is needed to build the five-mile Bakerloo Line extension from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham
