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Labour lines up public-sector rail plan
LABOUR'S partial renationalisation plan for the railways will extend to Scotland if it rejects independence, the Shadow Transport Secretary.
New transport minister vows to curb rising rail fares
NEW Transport Minister Claire Perry pledged to curb rising rail fares as she declared that Britain is on the “cusp of a rail renaissance”.
Monday, 28 July 2014
BBC News
- MP calls for Pokesdown station disabled accessAn MP has joined calls to to improve access at a Dorset railway station.
- Selby swing bridge closed for repairsA "problematic" railway swing bridge will be closed for the next six weeks, leading to train diversions in North and East Yorkshire.
- East Midlands Trains staff strike over pay and conditionsRail travellers face disruption as East Midlands Trains maintenance and engineering staff hold a strike on the first week of the school holidays.
The Guardian
- Labour to allow cooperatives and mutuals to run railway franchisesShadow transport team also to confirm manifesto pledge to give public sector and private operators same bidding rights
The Herald
- Labour lines up public-sector rail planLABOUR'S partial renationalisation plan for the railways will extend to Scotland if it rejects independence, the Shadow Transport Secretary.
Daily Express
- New transport minister vows to curb rising rail faresNEW Transport Minister Claire Perry pledged to curb rising rail fares as she declared that Britain is on the “cusp of a rail renaissance”.
Daventry Express
- Victory for HS2 campaignersCampaigners against the controversial HS2 rail line project have claimed a victory.
Peterborough Telegraph
- Deepings level crossing re-opened for animal refuge fundraiserThe Exotic Pet Refuge near Peterborough has thanked the crowds of visitors who supported its open day despite level crossing closures.
Other Regional Press
- Manchester rail link is vital for economyNetwork Rails recent announcement concerning the double tracking of the railway line to Clitheroe should be good news for Ribble Valley train users
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