Articles by Peter Plisner
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Features
Rail devolution… and integration
The English Devolution White Paper and the government’s rail reform consultation are together proposing a major shift of power from central to local government.
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Features
Railway 200: Gearing up for the ‘Greatest Gathering’
The ‘Greatest Gathering’ at Alstom's Litchurch Lane factory in Derby will be one of the biggest events during this year's celebrations, explains Peter Plisner.
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Features
How far will split tickets and railcards take you on UK rail?
Fancy a coffee? In Scotland? All for around £40 return (not including the coffee)? Peter Plisner reports on mad days out by train.
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News
Transport Secretary visits West Midlands Metro to confirm funds for extension
The extension towards Dudley's Merry Hill shopping centre will cost £295 million.
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Features
Reopenings special: Progress from west to east in three stages
The first section of East West Rail is due to open this year, but ultimately the line will continue to Cambridge. Peter Plisner looks at the latest progress.
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News
The Greatest Gathering: Tickets back on sale for Alstom's Railway 200 event after launch event
Three-day event at Litchurch Lane in Derby takes place in August.
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News
Avanti West Coast to challenge West Coast Main Line journey record as part of Railway 200
Pendolino to take on 41-year record for the fastest journey between London and Glasgow.
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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