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RSSB backs DOO safety as Southern suffers latest strike
The RSSB says Driver Only Operation offers no increased risk to safety. Its announcement was made on June 21, the day of the latest RMT strike on Southern.
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ASLEF to pay £250,000 legal bill over GatEx dispute
ASLEF must pay £250,000 in legal costs to GTR, after final High Court ruling against industrial action over the operation of 12-car trains on Gatwick Express.
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‘Business-led plan’ needed for Northern Powerhouse
The current approach to the Northern Powerhouse is “piecemeal, partial and parochial”, and a ‘Great North Plan’ led by Northern businesses is needed - IPPR
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IMechE calls for new national freight strategy
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers wants Government to introduce a new freight strategy to reduce congestion, improve air quality and boost the economy.
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Campaigners hit out at “pessimistic” forecasts
Campaigners seeking to re-open Thornton North Junction-Methil line say “ludicrously pessimistic” passenger forecasts could threaten that and similar projects.
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Beacon acquires rolling stock firm
Beacon Rail Leasing has bought Ascendos Rail Leasing, a European locomotive and rolling stock leasing company.
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c2c commuters take advantage of new flexi-ticket
More than 5,000 journeys were made using c2c’s Flexi-Season ticket for part-time commuters, in the fortnight after its launch.
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Barcode readers move AGA closer to paperless system
Barcode readers installed at ticket gates at Abellio Greater Anglia stations, in a £3 million scheme.
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Eurostar’s e320s are Belgium-bound
Eurostar plans to start running its e320 Class 374 Velaros to Belgium in the first or second quarter of 2017.
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WiFi milestone on Metrolink
More than five million sessions have been logged on Manchester Metrolink’s free WiFi service since it was launched in March 2015.
