News - Page 334
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Network
West Coast Railways steam prohibited on main line network
ORR action follows on-board staff turning off TPWS isolation equipment on a locomotive in October
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Network
First London Community Rail Partnership launched
London’s first ever Community Rail Partnership was launched at Hounslow on November 24.
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Network
Fresh demands for Edinburgh tram extension to Leith
Business leaders and transport groups have urged Edinburgh councillors to vote to extend the city’s tram network to Leith and Newhaven.
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Network
£30,000 reward to catch Midlands lineside arsonist
A £30,000 reward is being offered to help catch an arsonist who started two lineside fires at Canley (between Coventry and Birmingham).
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Network
McVey appointed to top BTPA role
Esther McVey is the new chairman of the British Transport Police Authority. She was appointed by Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin.
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Network
Queen names tram as Midland Metro expansion accelerates
Her Majesty The Queen named a Midland Metro tram during a visit to Birmingham on November 19.
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Fleet
Virgin begins £21m refurbishment of East Coast fleet
More than 400 carriages to receive refresh
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Network
Rail franchising: risks to DfT achieving value for money
But National Audit Office says DfT has addressed weaknesses in management of franchise competition
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RAIL Features
ON THIS DAY: 'Thunderbirds' Class 47s launched
22 years ago today (November 23 1993), Intercity launched East Coast trains 47/520 and 47671/3/5 at Kings Cross