Articles by RAIL magazine - Page 27
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Opinion
Dyan Perry OBE on funding high-speed rail projects
"Get over the cost factor – railways provide more than a century of economic benefit," says High-Speed Rail Group's new Chair.
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Network
Porterbrook takes stake in Brodie Engineering
UK rolling stock financier and asset management company takes minority stake in Kilmarnoch rail engineering business.
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Trackside
Green pioneers: NR’s 'big step' to net zero
Nick Brodrick stays up with Network Rail’s 'night owls' to witness the industry’s first ever zero emissions site.
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Policy
Draft Rail Reform Bill published
New 32-page draft Bill sets out a transfer of franchising powers from the Secretary of State to the new Integrated Rail Body (IRB).
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News
Southern confirms timetable ‘shake-up’ this summer
'Up to 5000 extra seats a day' promised as operator increases service frequency on higher demand routes, but four of its service groups to be lost.
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Network
Rail passenger growth report highlights critical need for investment
Passenger numbers could double by 2050 according to new research by consultancy, Steer for the Railway Industry Association.
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Network
Baildon landslip: line ‘could re-open mid-March’ (gallery)
Passenger disruption will likely continue for a month as engineers stabilise weak embankment.
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Network
ScotRail extends body camera use
Number of body-worn cameras by operator's staff triples in bid to curb anti-social behaviour.
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People
High Speed Rail Group appoints ex-HS1 Chief as Chair
Despite a change in leadership with the appointment of Dyan Perry OBE, HSRG emphasizes that its core aim remains constant.
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Opinion
GB Railfreight's CEO: how to operate in the UK's choppy waters
John Smith believes rail's potential for growth in the 'deep sea' market is through careful, strategic investments and optimisation of existing assets.