News - Page 196
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Fleet
TfL agrees £1 billion sale and leaseback deal for Elizabeth Line trains
Seventy Class 345s sold to consortium as Transport for London raises funds to reinvest
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Network
Thurston issues rallying cry for HS2 benefits
HS2 Ltd Chief Executive warns that adopting an alternative name such as North South Rail would be seen as ‘spin’ and a ‘cynical move’ to shift public opinion.
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Network
MPs query Northern Powerhouse Rail’s impact on towns
Northern Powerhouse Rail project focuses too much on enhancing city-to-city connectivity rather the increasing links between smaller settlements.
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Network
New GBRf services arm to support stock movements
New rail services sector for GB Railfreight as operator unveils its new-look Class 50s
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Fleet
Great Western Railway calls time on long-distance HSTs
Final long-distance HST services for GWR planned for May 18.
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Network
Evidence paper compares UK network with others
Research shows UK is second busiest of major European rail networks as William Review looks abroad to understand ownership and operation
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Network
Assessment criteria identified for Williams Review
Initial Williams Review findings show five key issues facing the railway.
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Network
Plummer advocates independent rail organisation
A new independent organisation to enhance accountability and enable a more joined-up approach to decisions could stop railway being a 'political football' - RDG
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Network
Hull Trains ‘802/3s’ being readied for November start
Open access operator plans for November introduction of new trains
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Network
EXCLUSIVE: Armitt: no economic case for carrying parcels by rail
National Infrastructure Commission Chairman Sir John Armitt CBE says it would be "very surprising" if rail carries parcels in the future.
