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Thursday, 20 November 2014

The Scotsman

• New ScotRail operator will phase out paper ticketsSCOTRAIL passengers will ditch paper tickets for smartcards on most journeys under Dutch firm Abellio’s plans to revolutionise travel after it takes over the train firm next April.

Network Rail

• Update on plans for level crossings around Tutbury on the Stoke to Derby lineA public briefing will be held this week, at which Network Rail will updating people about planned improvements to level crossings on the Stoke to Derby line.
• Update on plans for level crossings around Uttoxeter on the Stoke to Derby lineA public briefing will be held this week, at which Network Rail will updating people about planned improvements to level crossings on the Stoke to Derby line.
• Update on plans for level crossings around Blythe Bridge on the Stoke to Derby lineA public briefing will be held this week, at which Network Rail will updating people about planned improvements to level crossings on the Stoke to Derby line.
• On track for a bright future – Network Rail increases graduate places by 45% as investment in better railway continuesNetwork Rail is increasing its investment in the talent of the future by raising the number of places available on its graduate and work placement schemes by over 40%

Sheffield Star

• Call to introduce London Underground-style railway ticket pricing structures in South YorkshireNew London Underground-style ticket pricing should be introduced for northern rail travel, a new report has claimed.

Other News Sources

• Bombadier wins £145m Gatwick Express contract100 new carriages with increased capacity and free wifi