Articles by Richard Clinnick - Page 131
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Network
Scottish stations added to flexible m-Ticket scheme
Smart ticketing for travel between England and Scotland is now available on smartphones.
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Network
£14.7m project to revitalise Carlisle station
Carlisle station’s roof and eight platforms are to be rebuilt in a £14.7 million scheme.
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Network
First UK main line tests for new Thameslink Class 700
A Class 700 made its debut on the UK network on November 24, when 12-car 700107 ran from its depot at Three Bridges to Brighton.
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Network
Hynes: North’s rail will overtake the South by 2020
The North will have better rail quality than the South by January 1 2020, Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes believes.
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“A railway the North can be proud of”
The North’s rail system must be ready for High Speed 2, according to Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes.
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Freight
Biomass…from port to power station
Biomass trains from Port of Liverpool form part of a massive contract win for GB Railfreight. RICHARD CLINNICK reports on how the deal was won
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Network
First London Community Rail Partnership launched
London’s first ever Community Rail Partnership was launched at Hounslow on November 24.
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Network
Fresh demands for Edinburgh tram extension to Leith
Business leaders and transport groups have urged Edinburgh councillors to vote to extend the city’s tram network to Leith and Newhaven.
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Network
£30,000 reward to catch Midlands lineside arsonist
A £30,000 reward is being offered to help catch an arsonist who started two lineside fires at Canley (between Coventry and Birmingham).
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Network
McVey appointed to top BTPA role
Esther McVey is the new chairman of the British Transport Police Authority. She was appointed by Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin.