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DfT launches Northern and TPE franchise consultation
The competitions for the next Northern and TransPennine Express franchises were launched on June 9.
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Rail passenger numbers approach 1.6 billion in 2013/2014
The number of passenger journeys made on the franchised rail network in the 2013/14 financial year totalled 1,587.9 million.
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Freight returns to Euston for second night-time trial
Overnight freight returned to London Euston on June 4/5, for a second trial to demonstrate a concept identifying underused infrastructure at the terminus.
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Chief executive Carne vows to cut NR operating costs
“We know that we did not do a good enough job in CP4 to deliver the reliability that customers want and expect,” Network Rail's Mark Carne admitted.
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RVEL unveils re-engineered Ultra73 for Network Rail
Network Rail’s prototype Class 73/9 Ultra73 locomotive was unveiled at Railway Vehicle Engineering Ltd’s Derby works on June 13.
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Storms bring the Dawlish Sea Wall crashing down
Ferocious storms punched an 80-metre hole in the Sea Wall at Dawlish on February 4, cutting off much of Devon and Cornwall from the national rail network
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MPs demand urgent rail investment in the South West
Politicians are urging the Government to invest in the railway in the South West.
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Okehampton re-opening proposed as a secondary route
Calls have been made to re-open an alternative rail route through Devon that could act as a diversionary line if the main Sea Wall line is blocked
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Thames Valley flooding adds to FGW weather woes
Passengers on First Great Western’s network suffered more misery at the hands of Mother Nature on February 11, after flooding caused severe delays
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Bombardier wins £1bn contract to build Crossrail fleet
The highly sought-after contract to build and maintain a fleet of trains for London’s Crossrail project has gone to Bombardier
