- Rich Wilcock
- Industry Editor
- richard.wilcock@bauermedia.co.uk
Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 8
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TfL to push forward with DLR extension after consultation
Transport for London (TfL) has announced plans to move forward with a Docklands Light Railway extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead, via Beckton Riverside, following overwhelming public support for the project.
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FirstGroup calls for a 'Generation Rail' to boost future train travel
First Rail has unveiled ambitious plans to attract a new generation of rail users.
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Temporary changes to CrossCountry timetable announced after successful Easter trial
Train operator CrossCountry will temporarily reduce its timetable from 10 August to 9 November to address ongoing reliability issues.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway to convert coal locomotive
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is set to make history by converting its iconic USATC 2253 “Omaha” locomotive from coal to oil
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TfW and Network Rail cut journey times between Manchester and Cardiff
Passengers travelling between Cardiff, Manchester and Holyhead are set to enjoy quicker journeys thanks to a collaborative effort between Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW).
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East Midlands leaders call for rail investment
Leaders across the East Midlands have united in calling for a significant boost to regional rail services. A new report from Transport for the East Midlands (TfEM) has highlighted the region's potential for growth but warned that underinvestment in rail is hindering progress.
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Rail nationalisation bill clears first hurdle in the Commons
Eventual rail nationalisation moved one step closer to reality as the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill cleared its first hurdle as MP’s voted 351 to 84 to give the bill a second reading on 30 July.
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Challenging year for nationalised DOHL operators
DfT OLR Holdings Limited (DOHL) the company which runs the nationalised train operators on behalf of the Department for Transport has released its annual report, showing it was a challenging year for performance as well as showing slow progress in cutting the subsidies paid for each of the four operators that it currently runs.
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Operations
Is NPR ready for the next level?
RICHARD WILCOCK examines the on-off history of Northern Powerhouse Rail, and asks whether the time is right (and what must happen) for the project to be advanced
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GCRE announces new Network Rail partnership
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has announced a major new partnership with Network Rail that aims to accelerate innovation in the UK rail industry.
