News - Page 297
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Government wants more services and longer trains on new South West franchise
More trains and more space for passengers form key elements of the new South West franchise.
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RAIB recommendations to reduce ‘trap and drag’ incidents
Trains could be fitted with sensitive door-edge technology following conclusion of review into accident where passenger was dragged along a platform .
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Fleet
More capacity for Anglia with second locomotive hauled set
A second locomotive-hauled set is to be introduced in East Anglia to cover for a shortage in diesel multiple units.
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Network
Is HS2 under threat from Brexit?
Suggestions have been made that HS2 is under threat of being cancelled, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.
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Network
Caledonian Sleeper reveals prototype Mk 5 interiors
Caledonian Sleeper unveils the interiors of its Mk 5 Sleepers.
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First glimpse of brand new Scottish Mk 5 sleeper coaches
Caledonian Sleeper unveils its Mk 5 Sleeper prototype.
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Network
GWR runs first bi-mode IEP Class 800 to Paddington
Great Western Railway unveiled its first Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Class 800 at Reading today, carrying invited passengers to London Paddington.
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Network
Watchdog highlights Southern dispute's impact on passengers
Transport Focus (TF) highlighted the ongoing problems suffered by passengers on the Southern network, caused by ongoing industrial relation problems.
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Eight out of 10 passengers ‘satisfied’, says National Rail Passenger Survey
Eight out of 10 passengers are satisfied with rail travel according to the latest National Rail Passenger Survey
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RSSB: Brexit will have no immediate effect on standards
RSSB Interim Managing Director Mark Phillips tells RAIL it’s too early to say what the longer-term implications of Brexit will be on safety and standards.
