Articles by Rich Wilcock - Page 9
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Network Rail Eastern Ordered to Improve Performance
Network Rail Eastern has been ordered to develop an improvement plan by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) following a significant rise in delays across the region
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RAIB issues safety advice after freight train derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has issued an urgent safety advice notice regarding bridges with longitudinal timber systems after initial analysis from RAIB identified that it could be the cause of a derailment in Greater Manchester in September.
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Land sales freeze on HS2 Phase 2 confirmed as Government evaluates alternative
Transport Minister, Lord Hendy has indicated that land purchased between Lichfield, Staffordshire and High Legh in Cheshire on the now scrapped Phase 2a route will be ringfenced until the Government has considered alternative options.
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LNER launches 'Thank you' poppy train
LNER, the East Coast Main Line operator, has introduced a new Azuma train named "Thank You" as a tribute to those who have served in the Armed Forces.
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Freight needs clarity
The Rail Freight Group held its 32nd annual conference on September 26 with many of the industry’s leading voices delivering talks.
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Former minister Huw Merriman to lead Partnership Board
Former Rail Minister and Chair of the Transport Select Committee Huw Merriman has been appointed to lead the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership Board.
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Government announces review into HS2 costs
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has announced a major review into the spiralling costs of the HS2. The move comes after years of failed delivery and escalating expenses.
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Government quells HS2 Phase 2a rumours
Downing Street has dampened down suggestions the northern leg of the HS2 rail project could be revived.
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Business leaders back "HS2 Lite" proposal
More than 20 business leaders across the North-West have called on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves to announce support for its “HS2 Lite” scheme that was recently proposed by both the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, Andy Burnham and Richard Parker.
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£1 billion London Gateway investment announced but more needed for Rail
Global logistics giant DP World has unveiled a significant £1 billion investment to expand London Gateway, solidifying its position as the UK's largest container port.