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A fleet of new trains will roll out on key…
27 June 2014 | By Department for Transport
A fleet of new trains will roll out on key lines through East London and Essex, delivering tens of thousands more seats and better journeys...
Crossrail’s train tunnels are three quarters complete following the breakthrough…
4 April 2014 | By Crossrail
Crossrail’s train tunnels are three quarters complete following the breakthrough of Victoria, one of the project’s huge boring machines, into Whitechapel station...
A new deal for rail services in the north that…
27 March 2014 | By The Department for Transport
A new deal for rail services in the north that will see tough new targets for punctuality, reliability and passenger satisfaction has been awarded to Northern Rail Ltd, Rail Minister Stephen Hammond announced...
A milestone in the transformation of rail services along one…
24 March 2014 | By Department for Transport
A milestone in the transformation of rail services along one of the UK’s most iconic rail routes has been reached with the release of the invitation to tender for the East Coast franchise...
The state-of-the-art train that will transform rail travel into and…
29 January 2014 | By Department for Transport
The state-of-the-art train that will transform rail travel into and across London, boost the economy and generate thousands of jobs throughout the UK was unveiled by Rail Minister Stephen Hammond...
The shortlist of bidders that will be invited to deliver…
17 January 2014 | By Department for Transport
The shortlist of bidders that will be invited to deliver proposals for improved services for passengers on the InterCity East Coast rail franchise was announced by the government...
It is 20 years since Britain’s railways were privatised. At…
4 December 2013 | By Stephen Hammond MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, UK
It is 20 years since Britain’s railways were privatised. At the time it was seen as a risky move, even though the network had grown increasingly unreliable and inefficient under state operator British Rail. Responsibility for tracks and trains was split, and private companies were invited to bid for regional…
Pre-series vehicle demonstrates new train look, comfort and performance...
28 November 2013 | By Angel Trains
Pre-series vehicle demonstrates new train look, comfort and performance...
Six month extension for Southeastern to continue providing key high…
13 November 2013 | By Department for Transport
Six month extension for Southeastern to continue providing key high speed route between Sandwich and Deal...
TfL and DfT, sponsors of Crossrail, have confirmed that Crossrail…
25 July 2013 | By Department for Transport (DfT)
TfL and DfT, sponsors of Crossrail, have confirmed that Crossrail services will call at Woolwich...
