Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 9
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Former minister Huw Merriman to lead Partnership Board
Former Rail Minister and Chair of the Transport Select Committee Huw Merriman has been appointed to lead the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership Board.
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Government announces review into HS2 costs
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has announced a major review into the spiralling costs of the HS2. The move comes after years of failed delivery and escalating expenses.
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Government quells HS2 Phase 2a rumours
Downing Street has dampened down suggestions the northern leg of the HS2 rail project could be revived.
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Business leaders back "HS2 Lite" proposal
More than 20 business leaders across the North-West have called on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves to announce support for its “HS2 Lite” scheme that was recently proposed by both the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, Andy Burnham and Richard Parker.
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£1 billion London Gateway investment announced but more needed for Rail
Global logistics giant DP World has unveiled a significant £1 billion investment to expand London Gateway, solidifying its position as the UK's largest container port.
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Sihota takes on PWI presidency
Network Rail Head of Drainage and Lineside Mona Sihota has been appointed President of the Permanent Way Institution.
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Ukraine
The final push – help us support Ukraine’s railway workers!
Organisers of the ‘Kit for Kyiv’ campaign are calling for a final push of donations before protective gear is provided to Ukrainian railway workers.
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New Infrastructure body will aim to accelerate major projects
In a bid to revitalise the UK's infrastructure systems, the government has announced the establishment of a new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).
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New Chair Appointed to Oversee UK Rail Reforms
The UK government has today announced the appointment of Laura Shoaf as Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR).
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Rail freight on upward curve as passenger rail performance dips, ORR data shows
The Office of Rail and Road has released its latest quarterly passenger and freight rail performance reports which showed a slight decline in performance across the network for the passenger performance but a marked improvement for freight in the three months of April to June.