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Railways
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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. -
Sheffield unveils ambitious new plan for city region’s rail networks
Integrated rail plan aims to maximise wider regional benefits of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. -
UK railway needs revolution not evolution, says rail review chair
The government should step back from the UK railway, which should be run by a new independent body, says the chair of the Williams rail review. -
Government pledges £150m to deliver vital upgrades at Gatwick Airport station
Investment to upgrade Gatwick Airport railway station's facilities including a larger concourse, five new lifts and eight new escalators.