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Railways
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Critical rail services protected in new deals for GWR and Southeastern
Vital connections between the South of England and Wales ensured during the coronavirus outbreak. -
TransPennine Express managing director Leo Goodwin steps down
TPE managing director Leo Goodwin left the business suddenly on 5 March to “pursue opportunities outside the group.” -
Northern Rail franchise enters new era of public control
The government takes over running services across the northern rail network, but makes clear that transformation will not take place overnight. -
Business and community groups call on government to kick-start rail electrification to meet 2040 rail decarbonisation target
Business, passengers and community groups publish open letter to the transport secretary, calling for an end to stop-start nature of past electrification schemes. -
West Midlands Trains ordered to invest £20m after poor performance and delays
Department for Transport demands that train operator invests additional £20m in timetable improvements, new train drivers, and offering passengers compensation for poor service. -
End of the line for Northern Rail as government renationalises
Northern Rail to be renationalised from 1 March, as government recognises that rail privatisation is “struggling to deliver.” -
Northern Rail to be renationalised and South Western Railway could follow
Transport secretary Grant Shapps about to announce decision to terminate Northern’s franchise, as fresh doubts emerge about South Western Railway’s future prospects. -
Northern Rail franchise under threat, with public ownership a serious option
Arriva’s Northern Rail franchise under threat, but government faces calls for infrastructure investment to tackle failing service. -
Hitachi wins £350m contract to build new intercity trains
First Trenitalia chooses Hitachi Rail to build new intercity trains for Avanti West Coast at its County Durham factory. -
Railway Industry Association launches RAIL 2050 manifesto
The RIA sets out the industry’s key asks as the UK heads towards a general election.