- Rich Wilcock
- Industry Editor
- richard.wilcock@bauermedia.co.uk
Articles by Rich Wilcock
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Network Rail unveils slimmed down Liverpool Street Station plans
Network Rail Property has announced reworked plans to redevelop London Liverpool Street Station, which it hopes will turn it into a world-beating transport hub.
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Budget 2024: Little to cheer for Rail freight in budget
There was little for the rail freight industry to cheer for in the latest budget, with a freeze in fuel duty bolstering road haulage ahead of greener modes.
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East West Rail Unveils Electrification Plans
East West Rail (EWR) has announced its preference for green traction power as it confirmed that it would only be partly electrifying the line.
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Budget 2024: Chancellor confirms HS2 trains will run to Euston
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has approved the extension of HS2 into Euston station as part of her budget announcement.
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Euston Station to trial earlier boarding as part of five-part plan
Network Rail and train operating companies, Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway, are implementing a trial of earlier train boarding at London Euston station to combat the notorious "Euston rush" and enhance the overall passenger experience.
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Network Rail Eastern Ordered to Improve Performance
Network Rail Eastern has been ordered to develop an improvement plan by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) following a significant rise in delays across the region
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RAIB issues safety advice after freight train derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has issued an urgent safety advice notice regarding bridges with longitudinal timber systems after initial analysis from RAIB identified that it could be the cause of a derailment in Greater Manchester in September.
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Land sales freeze on HS2 Phase 2 confirmed as Government evaluates alternative
Transport Minister, Lord Hendy has indicated that land purchased between Lichfield, Staffordshire and High Legh in Cheshire on the now scrapped Phase 2a route will be ringfenced until the Government has considered alternative options.
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LNER launches 'Thank you' poppy train
LNER, the East Coast Main Line operator, has introduced a new Azuma train named "Thank You" as a tribute to those who have served in the Armed Forces.
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Freight needs clarity
The Rail Freight Group held its 32nd annual conference on September 26 with many of the industry’s leading voices delivering talks.
