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- Multi-billion pound plans for railPlans to overhaul transport across the North of England, including multi-billion pound rail schemes, are laid out by the government.
Financial Times
- HS2 arriving at Crewe due six years earlyRail service could reach north of England ahead of 2033 schedule
- Rail passenger complaints on the riseGrievances with Virgin Trains drive upward trend
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- 140mph trains for the North as new HS3 plans revealedThe Chancellor heralds plans for HS3 and says they could 'revolutionise' transport in the North of England
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- MP eager for new faster rail service A BRADFORD MP is lobbying for Bradford to benefit from a new high speed rail line for the north, dubbed HS3.
Sheffield Star
- FirstGroup signs new year-long rail franchise dealTransport operator FirstGroup has signed an agreement to continue operating the First TransPennine Express rail franchise for another year.
The York Press
- Railway police now only a text away to tackle trouble BRITISH Transport Police officers were out and about at York Railway Station yesterday promoting a discreet way people can report trouble on train journeys.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- REVEALED: HS2 executives among highest paid public servants in UKThey are among the highest paid public servants in the country yet work on a project that may never go ahead.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- First TransPennine franchise extendedFirst Group will continue to run the TransPennine rail network for a further year, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Before the franchise ends in April 2016, the operator has promised to deliver a host of improvements to make the passenger experience more pleasant. These include providing free Wif-Fi at all stations on the route, better customer service training for staff, capacity improvements and installing new ticket barriers that will enable passengers travelling to or from Huddersfield to use the West Yorkshire smart “mcard” for their journeys. Rail min...
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- Hull Trains launches first on board real-time passenger information systemVery first real-time passenger information system has been installed on a passenger train
- Paddock Wood fully accessibleNew lifts at station improve disabled access
Rail Technology Magazine
- Alstom to build emission-free trains for Calw district in Germany French train manufacturer Alstom has signed a letter of intent with the Calw district in Germany for the planned use of new emission-free fuel-cell drive trains on the Hermann-Hesse railway line.
- UK DfT signs TransPennine Express rail extension contract with FirstGroup The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has signed a TransPennine Express rail extension contract agreement with FirstGroup, offering more seats, better services and Wi-Fi at stations across the north of England.
- London Underground contracts NFM Technologies to support Northern line extension France-based NFM Technologies has been contracted by London Underground (LU) to design, manufacture and deliver two tunnel boring machines (TBM) to construct the Northern line extension.
Railnews
- Major rail investment plans for North unveiled Ministers are publishing plans for a multi-billion upgrade of the rail network in the north of England today. They include a ˜TransNorth™ network – with sections capable of speeds up to 225kmh (140mph) - linking Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle and Hull. But shadow rail minister Lilian Greenwood said the Northern Hub project was in danger of falling behind schedule because of the delay in gaining Transport and Works Act approval. She also warned that the cost of electrification in the west of England is set to double.
- First wins TransPennine Express extension The Department for Transport has moved forward with its franchising programme by extending the First TransPennine Express contract by a year to 1 April 2016. The widely-expected agreement means that FTPE will now end at the same time as Northern. First said it would continue with various improvements between now and 2016, including the extension of free WiFi at stations. It is also shortlisted for the next franchise.
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- Plan to reopen railway line which would ease "severe pressure" on the Brighton Mainline given £100k boost HOPES for a new train line in Sussex have been revived following the announcement of a new government study.
- Wifi boost for Trans Pennine rail networkFree internet access at stations included in franchise extension deal
- High-speed rail plan revealed for the northGovernment unveils proposals to slash travelling times between key cities
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