- Phil Haigh
- Contributing author
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Articles by Phil Haigh - Page 4
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News
Analysis: The digital revolution and the switch to in-cab signalling
The introduction of European Train Control System technology is a complex operation involving many different routes, operators and types of rolling stock. PHILIP HAIGH delves into the detail, and talks to the man responsible for the delivery of the East Coast Digital Programme
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News
Level boarding fuels Southeastern’s new trains plan
Southeastern is inviting five train manufacturers to negotiate to replace “as soon as possible” the operator’s 30-year-old Networker fleet that run metro services in London.
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News
Open access firms labelled ‘parasites’ by union leaders
Open access operators are parasitical and cut passenger choice, two rail union leaders have told the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.
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Insight
Train manufacturers at a critical juncture
A ‘boom and bust’ cycle has created a problem for Britain’s rolling stock manufacturers, with orders drying up - and few new ones in the pipeline. PHILIP HAIGH considers the prospects for future orders
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News
RIA argues for battery electrics to replace diesel trains
Government should order battery electric trains to replace the 1,100 oldest diesel units in service.
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News
HS2 contracts imminent for track and depot construction
Three companies are in the race to win the deal to build HS2’s depot and control centre at Washwood Heath, close to the line’s Birmingham terminus at Curzon Street. HS2.
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News
TfN plan reiterates plea to preserve abandoned HS2 land
The Government is under fresh pressure not to sell off piecemeal the route of the abandoned northern HS2 extension to Manchester until extra rail capacity has been clearly identified.
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Opinion
Can batteries spark a charge towards decarbonisation?
The Railway Industry Association is arguing for battery electric trains to replace diesel units, thereby cutting future electrification costs
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Opinion
Can rail provide the services to match Gatwick Airport's growth ambition?
We assess Network Rail’s options for reinstating and developing rail services from Kent to Gatwick Airport
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News
Climate change dictates Network Rail spending plans
Climate change and its fallout are at the heart of the next five-year plan
