- Paul Clifton
- Contributing Writer, RAIL & RailReview
- [email protected]
Articles by Paul Clifton - Page 4
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‘Options considered’ to address Oxford bridge problems
Network Rail is examining options for completing heavily-delayed work on Oxford’s Botley Road, next to its station redevelopment.
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Landslips close West of England line
A series of landslips blocked the West of England line at Honiton Tunnel intermittently for nearly a week from 20 August.
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Totton station access improved
Accessibility for people with disabilities has been improved after years of complaints at Totton station near Southampton.
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Short trains blamed for ‘disastrous’ service on SWR line
The rail user group for South Western Railway’s Salisbury- Exeter route has branded services as “disastrous” following a big rise in the number of short-formation trains.
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Heathrow Rail Link withdrawn, but MP vows to carry on
Hopes for a rail link between the Great Western Main Line and Heathrow Airport appear to have finally ended.
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Transport Secretary raises ‘serious concerns’ about CrossCountry
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has written to the interim directors of CrossCountry Trains to raise “serious concerns” about poor performance, and threatened to take action if services do not improve.
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How rude insults and daily abuse affect railway staff
Insults like 'you absolute moron' are part of a South Western Railway campaign to tackle low-level everyday abuse of railway staff. Paul Clifton finds out why it is needed.
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SWR begins Arterio driver training
Driver training has finally started on South Western Railway’s long-delayed fleet of 90 Class 701 Arterio trains.
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Stranded trains study calls for more focus on passenger welfare
Rail industry plans for dealing with stranded trains require greater focus on the safety and welfare of passengers involved, according to a report for the Office of Rail and Road and Transport Focus.
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Many happy returns for the workforce
How easy is it to return after years out of the workplace? And then land a hugely competitive place as a trainee train driver? Paul Clifton finds out.
