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DfT Permanent Secretary Bernadette Kelly to step down this summer
Kelly to retire from Department of Transport after eight years in the role.
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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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"Not good financial management” - Scottish transport leader slams funding regime
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Chief Executive makes plea for better planning.
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RAIB announces investigation into death of pedestrian at foot crossing
Pedestrian was struck by a train when using the crossing in February.
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DfT in discussions over feasibility of direct rail service to Switzerland
Rail Minister tells House of Lords department was working to increase the number of destinations accessible via Eurotunnel.
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Third open access firm announces plans to take on Eurostar on Channel Tunnel services
Gemini Trains, chaired by Lord Berkeley, has applied for depot space at Temple Mills.
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Newquay branch reopens after four week closure to increase capacity is completed
New passing loop and signalling is installed along the Cornish line.
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Funding refusal frustrates volunteers after years of campaigning to Northern and Network Rail
Funding to refurbish the rundown building was pulled at the last minute.
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Thameslink apologises after MPs raise concerns about "underperforming" operator
MPs tell of how services on two key routes are “too often unreliable, late or cancelled”.
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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.
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