Articles by Howard Johnston
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News
Increased passenger numbers offset cost of Merseyrail '777' delay
The longer-than-expected introduction of Merseyrail's new Class 777 trains cost taxpayers more than £3 million, but it's also recorded higher pre-tax profits
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News
Mayor of London presses on with Bakerloo Line's Lewisham extension design work
Around £10 billion is needed to build the five-mile Bakerloo Line extension from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham
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Opinion
Analysis: GBR is now in motion… but change will be a slow process
In the build-up to July’s General Election, we presented a seven-point manifesto for rail. Howard Johnston assesses progress with point 1: Great British Railway.
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News
Alstom plans Railway 200 open weekend at Derby
Alstom will be opening its historic Derby Litchurch Lane factory to the public for the first time in 2025, to host an event in celebration of Railway 200.
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News
MP fights for station reopening after government U-turn
A South Devon MP is hoping for a second U-turn from the government.
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News
Underfloor battery power trialled on TPE Class 802
A UK project to develop new powerful underfloor batteries could be the beginning of the end of the diesel multiple unit and save the need for expensive electrification.
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News
Tap-in tap-out roll-out delayed near London
Ticketless travel will be available from almost half of main line stations in and around London from September 23.
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News
TfL progresses West London Orbital plans
Transport for London says it is close to completing a feasibility study for its proposed 11-mile West London Orbital project.
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News
New London Overground line names remain under wraps
New signage on London Underground has been uncovered before the official launch of its renaming of its six routes after famous figures and events.
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News
Brent Council seeks impetus for Bakerloo Line modernisation
Labour councillors in London are urging the government to approve the £10 billion modernisation of the Bakerloo Line and its extension south.
