Operations - Page 2
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Features
Train test: are SWR’s Arterios worth the wait?
Pip Dunn tests South Western Railway’s Class 701s now that they are in traffic.
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Review: Midlands' minor inconveniences all add up
In our latest undercover assessment of how the railway treats passengers, our Mystery Shopper travels around popular Midlands destinations with five operators.
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Insight
Anywhere at anytime: the formula for cheap subscription tickets
As more European countries introduce keenly priced subscription tickets to encourage greater use of public transport, Ben Jones asks if it actually works.
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Insight
Scotland’s radical peak fares pilot: over and out?
The Scottish government has called time on its pilot scheme to abolish peak rail fares, but the calls for making public transport more accessible grow.
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Insight
Will all of the UK train assembly lines survive?
UK train manufacturers face even leaner times ahead unless the government has a clear strategy for new rolling stock and places some orders, says Philip Haigh.
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Features
An open invitation or mixed messages for open access ?
Ministers appeared to back the latest open access deal guaranteeing private operation within a nationalised railway. Peter Plisner looks at the state of play.
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Metro-style rail on the Core Valley Lines
Passengers in south-east Wales and beyond will soon benefit from new rolling stock, increased frequency and a large-scale upgrade of the Core Valley network.
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Behind the scenes: GWR trials fast-charging battery technology
Joe Campbell joins the team conducting trials of fast-charge battery technology on the West Ealing to Greenford branch.
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Features
Class 20s take the strain on the Drain Train
Balfour Beatty has operated on-track drain clearance trains for several years. Now it acquired two Class 20s for the task. Pip Dunn finds out more.
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The many ups and downs of BR's Class 90 locomotive
Class 90s have experienced a chequered career, alternating from zero to hero and back again several times, as David Clough explains.
