- Rich Wilcock
- Industry Editor
- richard.wilcock@bauermedia.co.uk
Articles by Rich Wilcock
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News
Network Rail boss Sir Andrew Haines announces decision to retire
Sir Andrew Haines, the Chief Executive of Network Rail, has announced his decision to retire in October 2025 after seven years at the helm.
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LNER Azuma visits St Pancras as operator plans diversionary route ahead of ECML closures
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) Azuma train has conducted a significant test run between Leeds and London St Pancras during the early hours of March 28.
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UK passenger numbers continue to climb in later ORR stats - but Heathrow Express journeys drop
Overall numbers are up 7% year-on-year but four operators report a decrease on same period in 2023-24.
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London Gateway expansion - which includes second rail terminal - to start this spring
DP World has approval to expand the port in a £1 billion investment.
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News
Operator for first leg of East West Rail announced
Chiltern Railways has been confirmed as the operator of the first leg of East West Rail by the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy.
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Grand Central plans new direct Cleethorpes London service
Rail operator Arriva has announced plans to introduce a direct rail service between Cleethorpes, Grimsby, and London.
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Transport Secretary rejects £750m Hinckley rail freight interchange
Developer had wanted to build a rail freight interchange on nearly 700 acres of farmland.
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Renewed calls for direct Coventry-Leicester trains after gap of more than 20 years
The direct service between the two cities last ran in 2004
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Lord Hendy: freight "will continue to have a role" in reformed railway
Rail Minister makes comments at Rail Partners' parliamentary reception for rail freight.
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Features
In defence of the train drivers - Interview with Mick Whelan
After two years of strike action, ASLEF struck a deal with the new government in September. For Mick Whelan, it was just another chapter in his fight for his members. RICHARD WILCOCK speaks to the union chief
