- Phil Haigh
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Articles by Phil Haigh
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News
Rail regulator consults on reduction in HS1 charges
Train operators will pay less to use High Speed 1 from next April, with forecasts of reduced renewals driving an overall 9% fall in charges.
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News
Wolverton repairs corrosion in Class 150s
Gemini Rail at Wolverton is repairing corrosion on Northern’s fleet of Sprinter diesel multiple units, which date from the mid-1980s.
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Opinion
Trespass on the railway… and the challenging consequences
PHILIP HAIGH looks at how the railway is working to cut delays, by reducing the number of incidents when trains have to be halted because of railway trespass
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News
Gemini completes GWR Turbo fleet interior overhaul
Gemini Rail Services handed over 166220 to Great Western Railway on September 10.
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Opinion
Different types of passengers require different types of fare
Passenger numbers are close to pre-pandemic levels, but how and why people are travelling requires careful thought on any fares review, says PHILIP HAIGH
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Insight
Which route will rail franchising take?
A committed local approach or a more national path? Philip Haigh examines how rail franchises could be transformed in the coming years.
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Insight
GBR: a perfect platform for ‘Putting Passengers First’
Change is on the horizon with Great British Railways. Philip Haigh advocates a national campaign to ensure it delivers for customers.
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Opinion
Staffordshire Connector: the necessary link to the North?
PHILIP HAIGH examines the report from metro mayors detailing the options for the Midlands-North West Rail Link
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Opinion
Opinion: Passenger support at stations - and making them safe for all
Philip Haigh examines two incidents which highlight the need for excellent customer service to go hand-in-hand with reliable services
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News
£1.2 million project to replace KWVR bridge span
Volunteers and contractors work to replace the main line span of Bridge 27 which carries the preserved line over Bridghouse Beck in Haworth.
