Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 4
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Last few days to enter National Rail Awards 2025
The deadline for entries for this year's National Rail Awards close on April 4
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Opinion
Analysis: The vision from devolution is not yet in focus
Before last July’s General Election, we devised a seven-point manifesto for Britain’s railways. Richard Wilcock considers the progress on devolution.
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Network Rail Eastern region announces new partners for infrastructure framework
Arup and SYSTRA, in a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with strategic delivery partner Skanska, have been awarded a position on Network Rail’s Eastern Region Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), worth £300 million.
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Three operators opt out of displaying real-time performance data at railway stations
Trio of operators decline to take part in government drive to hold firms to account.
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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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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.