Articles by Paul Stephen - Page 4
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Network
Morton is new rail minister as Heaton-Harris moves on
Chris Heaton-Harris has been replaced as Rail Minister by Wendy Morton, following the resignation of Lord Frost as Brexit Minister on December 18 2021.
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Network
Okehampton’s special day as passenger trains return
The first passenger service ran on the newly reopened Dartmoor Line between Okehampton and Exeter on November 17, three days ahead of its official reinstatement
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Network
Renfe targets high-speed London-Paris services
Spanish operator Renfe has confirmed its intention to launch a high-speed London-Paris service, to rival those currently operated by Eurostar.
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Network
Barking Riverside extension on track for autumn 2022 opening
London Overground’s £328 million extension to Barking Riverside remains on course to meet its revised opening date next autumn.
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News
BUDGET: Cash for cities, but aviation prioritised over high-speed rail
Seven English city regions outside London are to receive a share of some £6.9 billion worth of transport investment announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
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Network
UPDATED: Freightliner to withdraw entire electric fleet
Freightliner has confirmed that it will be withdrawing its entire fleet of electric locomotives in response to soaring electricity prices.
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Network
Very Light Rail demonstrator offers reopening hopes
The Revolution Very Light Rail (VLR) demonstration vehicle has been officially launched
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Network
Coronavirus delay to Wrexham ‘230s’
The long-awaited introduction of Class 230 D-Trains on the Wrexham-Bidston line has been delayed until May 2022.
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Network
ScotRail Highland Explorer service launches
ScotRail’s new Highland Explorer service was launched on July 19 for tourists and local commuters using the famously picturesque West Highland Line
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Network
Haines: It’s time for radical change
New public body Great British Railways (GBR) will not just be a reincarnation of Network Rail.