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WEBScotRail to restore full service next week. ScotRail has announced that its full timetable will be restored on Monday. A pay deal was agreed with drivers’ union ASLEF on 25 September, and ScotRail said it can now restore the service that had been advertised until 10 July. Monday briefing: Storm strands trains on Dawlish coast.
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WEBCampaigners set out proposals for flat-fare rail card. The environmental charity Greenpeace has published proposals for a new flat-fare rail card, possibly costing £49 a month, which would allow unlimited travel on regional and local trains. The plan has been drawn up on behalf of Greenpeace by the high speed rail lobby group Greengauge21.
Heathrow Western Rail Link axed in government economies
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The west-facing rail connection from the Great Western Main Line to Heathrow Airport is the latest casualty following the announcement of a £22 billion ‘black hole’ in national budgets by chancellor Rachel Reeves on 29 July.. Railway budgets already axed in a bid to save more than £2 billion of ‘unfunded pledges’ in Transport alone include the Restoring Your Railway fund.
Back on track at ScotRail and Island Line - Railnews
WEB1 day ago · ScotRail’s full timetable has been restored, after three months of reduced services. A pay deal was agreed with ASLEF on 25 September, and ScotRail said it can now restore the service that had been advertised until 10 July, having also recruited more than 250 drivers since April 2022 in a bid to reduce its reliance on drivers working overtime.
Private train operators brace for Royal dismissal - Railnews
WEBJul 17, 2024 · Private train operators brace for Royal dismissal. His Majesty the King is expected to give contracted private passenger train operators their notice today, as he presents the government’s legislative programme in the House of Lords following the Labour landslide in the general election on 4 July. It …
King’s Speech confirms creation of Great British Railways
WEBJul 17, 2024 · HM the King has confirmed that Great British Railways will be created and private sector passenger operators nationalised. ‘Shadow’ Great British Railways to be set up straight away to start industry collaboration Three railway bills planned to allow public ownership, create full GBR, and look again at rail projects north of the West Midlands
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WEBA plan for a new railway to replace the axed sections of HS2 to Crewe and Manchester is being published today by the mayors of the West Midlands and Greater Manchester. The proposal is for an 80km line between Lichfield and High Legh, which is near Warrington and just south of the M56 motorway. At this point it would join the Northern ...
First glimpse of Avanti West Coast Class 805 - Railnews
WEBJul 13, 2022 · First glimpse of Avanti West Coast Class 805. The first Class 805 bi-mode set for Avanti West Coast has arrived from Hitachi, initially for static tests. There will be thirteen 805s for the London–Holyhead route, and they will be able to use the overhead power south of Crewe. They will replace Class 221 diesel sets, which the former operator ...
Great British Railways back on track - Railnews
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · Transport secretary Mark Harper has promised to continue setting up the railway’s new ‘guiding mind’, Great British Railways. The process seemed to have stalled last year when plans to introduce the necessary legislation were put on hold, with the government saying that there was not enough Parliamentary time this session.
Industry reacts to Rail Reform Bill | Railnews | Today's news for ...
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · The publication of the Government’s draft Rail Reform Bill has been given a broad welcome by much of the rail industry, although there have been some exceptions.. The House of Commons Transport Committee has announced an inquiry in which it will scrutinise the details of the Bill, which sets out the basis for setting up Great British Railways. This would be the public name for what would be ...