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Commuters' anger as Government warns regional rail fares could soar to pay for improved services
RAIL passenger groups reacted with anger last night as the Transport Secretary warned regional fares might have to soar to pay for better services.
New transport ministers named
The Prime Minister's summer reshuffle has meant some changes at the Department for Transport. Claire Perry has replaced Stephen Hammond as Parliamentary under secretary, and John Hayes has become the new minister of state. Baroness Kramer remains as minister of state as well, representing the Department in the House of Lords.
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Financial Times
- Labour hits out at railway plan fearsLabour leader Ed Miliband’s plan involves creating a state-owned operator that would be able to compete for franchises as they come up for renewal
- Network Rail faces equal pay claimClaim launched by TSSA against the rail operator involves 30 women and possibly many more, who it says are paid up to £4,000 less than male colleagues
The Independent
- Ed Miliband to resist trade union calls for renationalisation of railways if Labour win next election Ed Miliband will resist demands from trade unions and Labour members for the railway network to be taken back into full public ownership if he wins power next year.
The Telegraph
- Irresponsible train driver caught playing on iPadA commuter films Mexican Metro driver playing Farmville while operating a train
Network Rail
- Passengers reminded of Chorley Tunnel closure as part of £1bn+ railway investmentPassengers are being reminded that train services between Chorley and Leyland will be disrupted from Saturday (19 July) until the end of August as part of Network Rail’s investment in the railway in the north west.
- Rochdale Road bridge to be replaced as part of railway improvements in the north westThe bridge over the railway on Rochdale Road in Manchester is to be rebuilt as part of Network Rail’s £1bn+ investment in the north west.
- Stark safety warning to Grimsby level crossing usersNetwork Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have today issued a warning that reckless and dangerous behaviour at Grimsby town centre level crossing could end in tragedy.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Commuters' anger as Government warns regional rail fares could soar to pay for improved services RAIL passenger groups reacted with anger last night as the Transport Secretary warned regional fares might have to soar to pay for better services.
Lincolnshire Echo
- Lincolnshire puts its case for East Coast Main Line investment to the Government Councils including Lincolnshire are setting out their stalls for East Coast Main Line prosperity in London tomorrow.
London Evening Standard
- Tube chiefs were 'too optimistic' on collapsed Bombardier contract which left taxpayer with £100m bill Transport chiefs failed to carry out sufficient checks ahead of awarding a major Tube signalling contract which collapsed leaving taxpayers to foot an estimated £100m bill, according to a highly-critical report published today.
Yorkshire Post
- Alcohol-fuelled crime on railway ale trail ‘nipped in bud’ as police come out in forceRowdy behaviour on the Transpennine Real Ale Trail which saw it labelled a “monster” by locals has been curtailed after bans on lager and spirits were introduced at pubs.
Bucks Free Press
- Committee rules HS2 court decision 'breached European guidelines' AN INFLUENTIAL committee has ruled not referring a key decision on HS2 to the European Court of Justice was incorrect.
- New HS2 compensation scheme revealed NEW compensation measures for residents living near the planned route of HS2 have been announced by the Transport Secretary.
Peterborough Telegraph
- Werrington and Peakirk residents hit out at Network Rail changesConcerned residents grilled Network Rail officials on Tuesday night (15 July) over changes being made to train tracks outside their homes in Werrington and Peakirk.
Other Regional Press
- Eurostar brings south of France closer with direct route to Marseille from Ashford from next MayKent travellers are to get a direct train route to Marseille in the south of France from next May.
Railnews
- New transport ministers named The Prime Minister's summer reshuffle has meant some changes at the Department for Transport. Claire Perry has replaced Stephen Hammond as Parliamentary under secretary, and John Hayes has become the new minister of state. Baroness Kramer remains as minister of state as well, representing the Department in the House of Lords.
- New Essex Thameside franchise confirmed The Department for Transport has confirmed it has officially signed the contract for the new Essex Thameside franchise with National Express Essex Thameside Trains Limited. The 15-year contract will allow the company, trading as c2c, to invest £160 million in various improvements. The franchise provides commuter services between London, Barking, Basildon, Tilbury, Southend and Shoeburyness.
Other News Sources
- New service will allow commuters to pick up parcels from Sussex station set to be launched The frustration of finding a ‘sorry we missed you’ card on your doormat could be over for train passengers.
- Eurostar plans Brussels-Midi business lounge refurbishmentLounge to close for two months from August
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