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Transport for London updates iconic typeface
Transport for London (TfL) has updated its famous Johnson typeface to better cater for the digital age.
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First rail margins rise, revenues fall
Profit margins on FirstGroup’s rail operations increased in 2015-16 to 5.6%, but revenues fell significantly with the loss of two franchises.
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GTR halves margin predictions as disruption continues
Go-Ahead Group has halved its predicted margins for its Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) franchise to 1.5%.
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ORR begins RSSB review
The Office of Rail and Road has started its five-yearly review of the Rail Safety & Standards Board.
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Metrolink parking trial passes the test
Overnight parking at weekends will be introduced at 15 Manchester Metrolink tram stops, following a successful trial.
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New Great Eastern Main Line wires to reduce delays
Network Rail expects fewer heat-related delays to trains on the Great Eastern Main Line this summer, after the installation of 13 miles of new overhead wires.
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AGA spotlights £40m service improvements
Abellio Greater Anglia has spent £40 million in the past year on “customer-focused initiatives and service improvements”, according to its annual report.
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RMT members vote for strikes in ScotRail dispute
RMT members working for ScotRail have voted for industrial and strike action in an ongoing dispute over the extension of Driver Only Operation (DOO).
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Light rail use soars to record levels in England
Light rail systems in England recorded their highest ever passenger figures in 2015-16, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Climate change affecting the railway, says RSSB report
Risks from higher temperatures, more frequent and more extreme weather, and rising sea levels will influence railway passengers, staff and operations says RSSB.
