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Freight must be a priority in Brexit negotiations
New costs, restrictions and bureaucratic requirements are all risks following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, according to the FTA.
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Train builders remain “committed” to the UK
Hitachi, Siemens and Bombardier have all stated their commitment to UK operations, following the result of the referendum on June 23.
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"Too early to predict whether the referendum decision will change the longer-term funding of railway enhancements" - Network Rail Chief
Chief Executive Mark Carne said it is too early to predict whether the referendum decision will change the longer-term funding of railway enhancements
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Infrastructure investment must continue after Brexit vote
Questions have been raised over whether investment in large projects can continue, and how to ensure that international freight services do not suffer.
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Darwin system evolves passenger information
Passenger information screens across the UK are now all using the central Darwin system, in a bid to improve the clarity of train running.
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Changes to rolling stock funding could induce delays
NAO says experience of IEP and Thameslink shows negotiating the terms of private finance can take significantly longer than currently allowed in HS2 schedule
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Kirby: HS2 has made “real progress”
HS2 Ltd says that while many challenges remain, the project is on track to deliver its strategic scope and be constructed to budget.
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HS2’s impact on the conventional network
HS2 will have a major impact on the existing rail system, says the National Audit Office.
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HS2 must meet target for Royal Assent
HS2 is on target to achieve Royal Assent by December, which the NAO describes as a “significant achievement” for one of biggest bills ever considered.
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HS2 costs exceed funding - but savings could go below budget
HS2 Phase 1 costs exceed available funding, according to National Audit Office. But, if all predicted cost savings are made, it could come in under budget.
