News - Page 299
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GWR runs first bi-mode IEP Class 800 to Paddington
Great Western Railway unveiled its first Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Class 800 at Reading today, carrying invited passengers to London Paddington.
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Watchdog highlights Southern dispute's impact on passengers
Transport Focus (TF) highlighted the ongoing problems suffered by passengers on the Southern network, caused by ongoing industrial relation problems.
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Eight out of 10 passengers ‘satisfied’, says National Rail Passenger Survey
Eight out of 10 passengers are satisfied with rail travel according to the latest National Rail Passenger Survey
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RSSB: Brexit will have no immediate effect on standards
RSSB Interim Managing Director Mark Phillips tells RAIL it’s too early to say what the longer-term implications of Brexit will be on safety and standards.
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Freight must be a priority in Brexit negotiations
New costs, restrictions and bureaucratic requirements are all risks following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, according to the FTA.
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Train builders remain “committed” to the UK
Hitachi, Siemens and Bombardier have all stated their commitment to UK operations, following the result of the referendum on June 23.
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"Too early to predict whether the referendum decision will change the longer-term funding of railway enhancements" - Network Rail Chief
Chief Executive Mark Carne said it is too early to predict whether the referendum decision will change the longer-term funding of railway enhancements
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Infrastructure investment must continue after Brexit vote
Questions have been raised over whether investment in large projects can continue, and how to ensure that international freight services do not suffer.
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Darwin system evolves passenger information
Passenger information screens across the UK are now all using the central Darwin system, in a bid to improve the clarity of train running.
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Changes to rolling stock funding could induce delays
NAO says experience of IEP and Thameslink shows negotiating the terms of private finance can take significantly longer than currently allowed in HS2 schedule
