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Railways
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Railway Industry Association launches RAIL 2050 manifesto
The RIA sets out the industry’s key asks as the UK heads towards a general election. -
More than half of rail businesses expect industry to stagnate in 2020, new poll says
Newly published poll by RIA finds that more than half of rail businesses expect rail industry to stagnate or contract in 2020. -
Parliamentary rail group calls for new national railway body
All-party parliamentary rail group delivers its report for consideration alongside the Williams review. -
Rail needs to exploit data better and take a systems approach
Digital has the potential to improve reliability and maintenance in the rail sector, but the industry needs to use data smarter to make improvements. -
Government set to scrap rail franchising model
It’s looking like the end of the line for rail franchising according to weekend press reports. -
Preliminary work to develop options for Edinburgh Waverley station approved
Scottish government approves £15m investment to develop infrastructure options for Waverley approaches, with funding aiming to move options to next phase. -
Labour aims to renationalise rail in first term, says shadow transport secretary
The sooner Labour can renationalise the rail sector the better, says shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald. -
First Trenitalia partnership announced as new operators on West Coast mainline
New operators set to commence in December, but news is roundly criticised by Labour. -
Hitachi wins £400m new train contract
Durham-based rail specialists to build 165 intercity carriages as part of complete fleet replacement for East Midlands Railway. -
Cardiff Central station to get £58m upgrade
An upgrade for the Welsh capital’s key train station will deliver improved access and platforms suited for longer trains.