Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 7
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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
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News
Passenger train cancellations reach highest level in ORR's latest performance report
Latest Office of Rail and Road numbers show increase in cancellations and dip in 'on-time' arrivals.
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News
Rail reliability data at stations launched as government pushes for greater accountability
Rail passengers across England can now access real-time data on the punctuality and reliability of their local train services, as new station-level statistics have gone live.
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How a 'UK first' has been achieved at HS2's Delta Junction viaduct
HS2 Ltd has completed the first viaduct section at the Warwickshire site.
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Elizabeth line drivers' strike averted
Drivers were set to have gone on strike on four days across late February and early March.
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Cambridge South station delayed until 2026
The opening of Cambridge South railway station has been delayed until 2026, after originally been scheduled for opening this year.
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Investment in Crewe in limbo after HS2 cancellation
The recent resignalling at Crewe has cast extra significance on what happens next at the railway town.
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Network
Government backing of Old Trafford development points towards Freightliner move
Freightliner has said it is examining a potential move to a new site on Merseyside.
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News
Government launches consultation on rail reform
The government has launched a consultation which will last for eight weeks on its ambitious plans for a major overhaul of the country’s railway system.
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Derailment caused by train hitting piece of rail left on track
A passenger train derailed near Walton-on-Thames in Surrey after striking a section of redundant rail left on the track, according to a report released today by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).