News - Page 337
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RAIL Features
RAIL ARCHIVE: Features from RAIL 786
Features from RAIL issue 786 (October 28 - November 10 2015)
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Glasgow counts the cost of Lamington closure
Concern is mounting among business leaders in Glasgow at the economic fallout of the West Coast Main Line closure.
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CBT map shows passenger growth online
A map launched by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) charts railway station usage from 1997, and reveals huge growth in passenger numbers
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Network Rail’s Cricklewood upgrade completed
Network Rail has completed the £40 million upgrade of stabling sidings at Cricklewood.
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CAF eyes more UK deals
Following Arriva Rail North Ltd contract for 281 trains, Basque train manufacturer CAF interested in more UK contracts
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TF releases three smart ticketing reports
Transport Focus (TF) has released three new reports on different aspects of smart ticketing.
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Perry predicts smart ticketing revolution
Rail Minister Claire Perry says smart ticketing on the railways is “an inevitability”, and that magnetic stripe tickets will be redundant in the future.
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Hull Trains tops passenger satisfaction table
Hull Trains tops Transport Focus’ Autumn 2015 National Rail Passenger Survey, with 97% of passengers claiming to be satisfied with their experience.
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South West seeks funds for rail development studies
Campaigners in South West call for investment for rail studies, and suggest that money being given to other regions represents “a clear inequality”.
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DfT sells King’s Cross development
The Government is selling the 67-acre King’s Cross development to Australian pension fund AustralianSuper, in a £371 million deal.
