News - Page 353
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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
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Network
Capacity usage is key as Smith states case for freight
GB Railfreight Managing Director John Smith has called for efficient usage of capacity.
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Network
HS2 will start to re-establish pride in the transport network - Perry
HS2 will start to re-establish pride in the transport network, Rail Minister Claire Perry claimed on November 5 at the National Rail Conference.
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Network
Late delivery of rail projects “unacceptable”, says regulator
Office of Rail and Road says review of its own role in Network Rail projects is “appropriate”
