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Shona Robison has met with senior management of Abellio to discuss local train services in Dundee.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
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- Network Rail train chaos after computer bug blacks out information screens Monday morning commuters had to deal with ‘utter chaos’ on the railways yesterday after a computer fault wiped information screens at stations across Britain.
Network Rail
- Easier access for passengers as work set to begin at Severn Tunnel Junction stationPassengers will benefit from a better travelling experience after Network Rail announced today that work will soon begin to increase accessibility at Severn Tunnel Junction station by installing a new footbridge.
- Passengers planning to use the West Coast main line in February urged to check before they travelPassengers are being advised to check before they travel on the West Coast main line in February as Network Rail continues its programme of investment and improvements.
- Secretary of State for Transport sees progress at Rochester’s new stationRochester’s new station is taking shape with new platforms, stairs and underpass in place on the town centre site.
- Thameslink trains to run as normal tomorrow (Tuesday 27 January)Thameslink trains will run as normal tomorrow (Tuesday) following the removal of flood water from the Clekenwell tunnels.
Belfast Telegraph
- Belfast to Dublin Airport €300m rail link plannedTrain passengers from Northern Ireland could be set to travel directly into Dublin Airport on a new €300m service planned by the Republic's rail operator, it can be revealed.
Lincolnshire Echo
- Lincoln MP Karl McCartney to host transport seminar Lincoln MP Karl McCartney will host a transport seminar on Friday, January 30 to discuss rail, road and park and ride in the city.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Walsall railway bridge rebuild begins in £30m line electrificationWork on a replacement bridge to allow for the £30 million electrification of a rail line through Walsall was starting today – after a three month delay to investigate mineshafts.
Carlisle News & Star
- Cumbrian rail staff to strike for a third time Staff on a historic rail line are preparing to strike for a third time.
Doncaster Free Press
- Workers say they did not hear train horn at inquest of Doncaster manA rail track worker who died when he was hit by a train had been involved in two other incidents in the weeks before his death.
North Wales Live
- Merseyrail passengers: put your questions to a Merseyrail bossMerseyrail operations director and deputy MD Andy Heath will be at the ECHO offices to respond to your tweets and emails
Other Regional Press
- Dundee MSP seeks assurances from new rail operatorsShona Robison has met with senior management of Abellio to discuss local train services in Dundee.
- Lincoln MP to host transport seminar this weekPeople in Lincoln and the surrounding areas are invited to a special seminar addressing transport topics including rail and road issues, and a park and ride service for the city.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Brigg railway station granted £300k investmentNetwork Rail has granted Brigg railway station £300,000 for a new footbridge, it has been announced. The rail operator was initially planning to repair and repaint the current bridge, but has now confirmed its decision to replace it altogether, according to The Scunthorpe Telegraph. Brigg and Goole MP Andrew Percy said: "Local councillors and I have raised resident concerns about the condition of this bridge with Network Rail for the past few years. "As such, we welcome the decision to fully replace this bridge, which will be to the benefit of those using the statio...
Rail Magazine
- First IEP train leaves Japan for UKThe first completed Class 800 IEP train has left Japan by boat and is on the way to the UK.
- VIDEO: Flooding disrupts Thameslink servicesBurst water main cancels St Pancras-Farringdon trains
Railnews
- Thameslink flood continues to disrupt trains A burst water main is continuing to disrupt services on the busy Thameslink route through central London, and Network Rail is warning that no trains will run for the time being between St Pancras International and Farringdon. The burst occurred on Friday, and Network Rail said there is still a metre of water at the site, blocking the line.
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