- Rich Wilcock
- Industry Editor
- richard.wilcock@bauermedia.co.uk
Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 7
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Boost for rail freight as Mode Shift Revenue Support scheme extended
The mode shift revenue support scheme (MSRS) for rail freight has been extended by a year and will now end on 31 March 2026 the Department for Transport has confirmed.
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News Analysis: GBR searches for answers to ticketing simplification
THE future under Great British Railways is one which few are privy to yet. But one area where it does appear to be marching forward with a clarity and purpose is ticketing.
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RAIB releases report into passenger train derailment after striking fallen trees
A passenger train derailed after striking two trees that had fallen onto the tracks near Roudham Heath, Norfolk, according to a report released by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).
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Rachel Reeves announces new East Coast Main Line station during Oxfordshire speech
Chancellor stopped short of confirming it will be on East West Rail, though said customers could reach Cambridge in 'under 30 minutes'.
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Rail freight operators fight for paths in East Coast Main Line timetable recast
Passenger operators have agreed to a new ECML timetable, but freight sector has. concerns about pathing.
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West Midlands Railway Completes £5 Million Depot Upgrade in Coventry
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has successfully completed a £5 million upgrade at its Coventry North Yard depot, enhancing the maintenance and stabling facilities for its new Class 730 electric trains.
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ASLEF union balloting over dismissal of Hull Trains driver
Union is calling for the driver fired by open access operator to be reinstated
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New Oxford Botley Road completion date given after “shambolic delays”
Network Rail has produced a new timeline for the reopening of Botley Road in Oxford complex works on the railway bridge have shut the road for nearly two years. The bridge is now estimated to open in August 2026 – Just over three years since the first closure.
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Dave Hooper Appointed New Managing Director of Network Rail Southern
Network Rail today announced the appointment of Dave Hooper as the new Managing Director for its Southern region.
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Freight calls for level playing field in upcoming spending review
A new report by Rail Partners reveals a stark warning for the UK's transport sector as a new report has revealed the cost of moving goods by rail has skyrocketed over the past decade, rising three times faster than road haulage.
