Articles by Peter Plisner
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Features
An open invitation or mixed messages for open access ?
Ministers appeared to back the latest open access deal guaranteeing private operation within a nationalised railway. Peter Plisner looks at the state of play.
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Insight
How AI is improving safety on the UK network
Often portrayed negatively in the media, Artificial Intelligence is an innovation that can be a force for good - as it certainly is on the railways.
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News
HS2 Phase 1 takes priority to leave uncertainty over HS2-lite’ timescales
Uncertainty remains over the future of the high-speed line north of Birmingham
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Features
Interview: 2020 review author Sir Douglas Oakervee on HS2's future
With the eastern and northern legs of HS2 cancelled since the Oakervee Review, its author talks to Peter Pilsner about what happens next for HS2.
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News
Hopes for more trains on Birmingham's Cross-City South line set to be dashed
Plans for the Camp Hill line look set to scupper plans for the restoration of Cross-City Line's pre-COVID timetable at the southern end of the route
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News
Office of Rail and Road inundated with more than 80 track applications
The ORR is shifting through more than 80 track applications after putting out a call for bids earlier this year
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News
West Midlands transport review recommends major changes to help deliver projects on time and on budget
Delays and cost overruns have affected several projects, prompting the new Mayor of the West Midlands to order the review
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Features
Brunel viaduct receives makeover in readiness for new use as part of tram network
An historic Dudley landmark has been undergoing a major restoration ahead of its new use as part of the West Midlands Metro network.
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Features
GBR a "real winner" for West Midlands - TfWM's Mal Drury-Rose
As Director of Rail at Transport for West Midlands, Mal Drury-Rose is set to play a crucial role as the region targets more control over local rail services.
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News
Budget funding for West Midlands Metro extension after project scaled back
The government has committed to fund the latest West Midlands Metro extension in Dudley.