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Massive investment in new carriages for Gatwick Express and Thameslink routes to transform journeys for millions.
Plans for hundreds of new carriages on Gatwick Express and Thameslink routes have been welcomed by Rail Minister Claire Perry, following more than £300 million of investment by the rail industry.
Government confirms step-free access funding for Crossrail
All of the stations on the Crossrail project will now be ‘step free’ thanks to £14 million of investment announced by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer today (18 November 2014).
HS2 chairman threatens 2016 walkout
Sir David Higgins fears next government may not back his vision
Noisy night-time trains found to breach health guidelines
NIGHT-time freight trains operating through the Central Belt have been found to be disrupting residents and breaching noise guidelines set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), according to a new report.
McLoughlin offers Yorkshire commuters hope on Pacers
Yorkshire COMMUTERS have moved a step closer to seeing the back of much-criticised Pacer trains after the Transport Secretary promised he was working to remove them from major routes.
Group opposed to Heathrow expansion says report highlights 'formidable' problems
The Heathrow Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise (HACAN) today sent its briefing of the Airports Commission's consultation report to MPs and local authorities.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
BBC News
- One million passenger rail goal setFirst Minister Alex Salmond says one million passengers a year could be using the Borders to Edinburgh railway within five years of it reopening.
- Study raises train noise concernsAn independent study concludes that freight trains on the Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine line are causing a noise nuisance to residents.
Department for Transport
- Patrick McLoughlin sees transport improvement projects in Apperley Bridge and Garforth.Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visited West Yorkshire today (17 November 2014) to see transport improvements that will benefit thousands of local residents in Leeds and Bradford.
- Massive investment in new carriages for Gatwick Express and Thameslink routes to transform journeys for millions.Plans for hundreds of new carriages on Gatwick Express and Thameslink routes have been welcomed by Rail Minister Claire Perry, following more than £300 million of investment by the rail industry.
- Government confirms step-free access funding for CrossrailAll of the stations on the Crossrail project will now be ‘step free’ thanks to £14 million of investment announced by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer today (18 November 2014).
Financial Times
- HS2 chairman threatens 2016 walkoutSir David Higgins fears next government may not back his vision
The Herald
- Noisy night-time trains found to breach health guidelinesNIGHT-time freight trains operating through the Central Belt have been found to be disrupting residents and breaching noise guidelines set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), according to a new report.
Network Rail
- Check before you travel through Wimbledon in the New Year as £7m investment project tackles railway reliabilityThe Network Rail-South West Trains Alliance has announced a £7m upgrade to the railway through Wimbledon, improving reliability and punctuality for hundreds of thousands of passengers each day on one of the busiest parts of Britain’s rail network.
Northern Echo
- Rail report calls for new trains, better stations and zoned fares THE North should be given new trains, better stations and a zoned fare system to address the North-South divide, a new report claims.
- The Polar Express will return to County Durham A COUNTY Durham railway station will become a portal to the North Pole this month, as The Polar Express rides return to Weardale.
Sheffield Star
- New delay for £60m Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train schemeSheffield’s £60m tram-train pilot project has been delayed again – with a revised timetable still to be agreed.
Yorkshire Post
- McLoughlin offers Yorkshire commuters hope on PacersYorkshire COMMUTERS have moved a step closer to seeing the back of much-criticised Pacer trains after the Transport Secretary promised he was working to remove them from major routes.
Plymouth Herald
- Moves to re-open old railway line near Plymouth a step closer COUNCIL chiefs examining the environmental impact of reinstating a disused railway line.
Global Rail News
- T8 tram starts trial operationT8 tramway – a light rail network under construction in northern Paris – is to begin operating a test service ahead of its full commissioning next month.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Eurostar unveils new Siemens-built e320 train High-speed rail service provider Eurostar has unveiled its e320 train, which is due to start commercial service at the end of 2015.
- S3 Passenger: Booking, Reservation and Revenue Management Software S3 Passenger is a modular software suite for orientation, reservation and multi-channel ticket distribution. The system handles multi-segment and multi-stopover passenger transport services, with or without reservation, including sales of additional …
- Erlau-Outdoor Furniture for Railway Platforms Erlau AG founded in 1828 in Aalen, is a leading manufacturer of outdoor furniture (open space equipment). Erlau is a subsidiary company of RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG, which produces top quality chain systems and components.
- Hitachi unveils Class 800 intercity train built for UK DfT Railway system supplier Hitachi has unveiled one of the three pre-series Class 800 intercity train sets being built for the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) of UK's Department for Transport (DfT).
- Transport think tank proposes underwater tunnel between UK and Ireland A Welsh transport think tank has recommended an underwater tunnel running from Holyhead, UK, to Dublin, Ireland.
Other News Sources
- Cheshire East councillors to discuss how to make the most of HS2 COUNCILLORS will discuss how Crewe and Cheshire East can maximise the economic benefits of HS2.
- 30-point plan to end train misery Rail bosses have unveiled plans to improve services for millions of disgruntled customers.
- Amadeus launches Rail DisplayBooking tool with full SNCF content
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