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4 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced two shortlisted companies who will compete for the next South Western rail franchise in June 2017.
2 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Rail Supply Group has launched its strategy to drive growth in the UK rail industry and support exports.
21 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL) have announced plans to improve regional rail travel across London and the south east.
12 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway
Transport Minister Andrew Jones marks three milestones to accelerate the introduction of smart ticketing across the UK’s bus and rail network.
24 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The National Audit Office has published a report welcoming the reformed management of the rail franchising programme by the Department for Transport but highlights the emerging risk of achieving value for money.
12 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A 12-week public consultation has launched asking the views of passengers regarding the next South Western train franchise.
20 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The £7 million National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) has opened its doors delivering a cutting-edge facility for students to develop the skills necessary for a career in the rail industry.
19 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
East Midlands Trains has marked the start of an extended franchise to operate rail services between London, the East Midlands and northern England alongside a £13 million investment of improvements.
30 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Under plans announced on 30 September 2015, rail electrification work will restart on TransPennine and Midland Mainline routes as part of a plan to re-establish Network Rail’s upgrade programme.
21 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
After five years and at a cost of £750 million, Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to the public on Sunday 20 September 2015.
16 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK Rail Minister Claire Perry announces the continuation of the East Midlands Trains rail franchise which will include an improvement package to benefit passengers.
9 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rail Minister Claire Perry has confirmed the Government’s commitment to tackling overcrowding on trains following the publication of the latest crowding statistics for 2014.
3 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK train manufacturing has returned to the North East following the opening of Hitachi’s new £82 million facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
21 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The UK government has pledged to create 30,000 road and rail industry apprenticeships during this Parliament.
11 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed a £13 billion transport blueprint to support creation of the Northern Powerhouse.
