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RSSB: “No evidence of increased risk” from DOO

RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board) says there is no evidence that drivers (rather than guards) operating train doors increases the risk of passenger harm

DfT change of heart over “sustainable” Island Line

Campaigners on the Isle of Wight say they have convinced DfT to drop plans for the island’s rail service to become a self-sustaining business.

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Verster hits out at RMT over Scottish strikes campaign

ScotRail Managing Director says the RMT is “trying to cynically rope ScotRail into a national campaign” over the extension of driver control of train doors.

RSSB backs DOO safety as Southern suffers latest strike

The RSSB says Driver Only Operation offers no increased risk to safety. Its announcement was made on June 21, the day of the latest RMT strike on Southern.

ASLEF to pay £250,000 legal bill over GatEx dispute

ASLEF must pay £250,000 in legal costs to GTR, after final High Court ruling against industrial action over the operation of 12-car trains on Gatwick Express.

‘Business-led plan’ needed for Northern Powerhouse

The current approach to the Northern Powerhouse is “piecemeal, partial and parochial”, and a ‘Great North Plan’ led by Northern businesses is needed - IPPR

IMechE calls for new national freight strategy

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers wants Government to introduce a new freight strategy to reduce congestion, improve air quality and boost the economy.

Campaigners hit out at “pessimistic” forecasts

Campaigners seeking to re-open Thornton North Junction-Methil line say “ludicrously pessimistic” passenger forecasts could threaten that and similar projects.