Articles by Paul Clifton - Page 6
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News
Discontinuous third-rail idea for West of England line
‘Islands’ of third-rail electric power are being assessed for the West of England line between Basingstoke and Exeter.
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Insight
The new rail recruits adding business benefits with diversity
Why should rail employers take on people from disadvantaged backgrounds? As well as the right thing, Paul Clifton learns that it’s essential for the future.
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News
Fareham Flyer
Passengers from Gosport are getting a one-off opportunity for a dedicated return train to London Waterloo.
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End of Fawley reopening plans
The Department for Transport has confirmed the end of proposals to reopen the Fawley branch alongside Southampton Water, also known as the Waterside Line.
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Network Rail cites weather as a key cause for an increase in delays
Rail delays relating to weather are now the highest on record, according to Network Rail.
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Crossrail 2 route still to be safeguarded
Talks to secure the long-term security of the proposed Crossrail 2 north-south route across London are continuing.
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‘Options considered’ to address Oxford bridge problems
Network Rail is examining options for completing heavily-delayed work on Oxford’s Botley Road, next to its station redevelopment.
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Landslips close West of England line
A series of landslips blocked the West of England line at Honiton Tunnel intermittently for nearly a week from 20 August.
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Totton station access improved
Accessibility for people with disabilities has been improved after years of complaints at Totton station near Southampton.
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Short trains blamed for ‘disastrous’ service on SWR line
The rail user group for South Western Railway’s Salisbury- Exeter route has branded services as “disastrous” following a big rise in the number of short-formation trains.