- Rich Wilcock
- Industry Editor
- richard.wilcock@bauermedia.co.uk
Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 19
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Labour reinforces its Plan for Rail in Manifesto launch
The Labour Party has released its manifesto today (Thursday 13 June), sticking to the “Plan for Rail” manifesto that its Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh launched in April.
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Conservatives promise GBR and Network North “in full”
There were few surprises in the Conservatives’ election manifesto, with the party pledging to deliver the Network North schemes outlined in last year’s paper as well as establish Great British Railways.
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Liberal Democrats pledge to freeze rail fares as it launches its manifesto
The Liberal Democrats will freeze rail fares and simplify the ticketing system if the party wins in the general election on July 4.
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Rail Freight Group sets out ambitions ahead of general election
Rail Freight Group (RFG) has unveiled its 'Delivered by Rail Freight' manifesto, a new cross-industry campaign emphasising rail's critical role in transporting essential goods throughout Great Britain.
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RIA calls for clarity in its manifesto ahead of general election
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is calling for a fresh start for UK rail in its manifesto, which it has published ahead of the general election on July 4.
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LNER names train ‘Flying Swiftie’ ahead of gig in Scottish capital
LNER is naming its 10am London King’s Cross-Edinburgh service the “The Flying Swiftie”, in honour of the musician who is set to take the stage at Murrayfield and for the thousands of fans making the journey from London.
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DP World extends its Modal Shift Programme
DP World has extended its Modal Shift Programme until the end of next year. The programme is aiming to move 40% of freight at its terminal in Southampton via rail by 2026 and with it, removing thousands of trucks off the country’s roads.
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Battery trains 'could save the UK rail network £3.5 billion'
Siemens Mobility has announced plans to assemble its new battery bi-mode trains at its facility in Goole, which it hopes will help replace some of the network’s fleets over the next decade.
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Timetable change brings new trains and faster services
More trains and extra capacity are the aspirations for passenger train operators with the new National Rail Timetable that came into effect on June 2.
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Mainline train runs under in-cab signalling in UK first
A digitally signalled train has successfully run on an intercity mainline route for the first time in the UK.
