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RAIL groups have hit out at changes to a popular ScotRail discount scheme which will see the cost of some journeys more than double.
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
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- A27 and A358 road cash to fund rail fare freeze, Labour saysPlans to upgrade two major roads in southern England could be "delayed" to fund a one-year rail price freeze, the Labour Party has said.
- New transport security plan unveiledA 16-strong team of police officers, PCSOs and security staff will patrol Greater Manchester's trams and buses for the next three years.
- 'Nightmare Monday' for rail commutersRush hour travellers have a
The Guardian
- Railway company issues complaint against Paris-Roubaix riders - videoFrance's railway operator, SNCF, has made an official complaint against the Paris-Roubaix cyclists who crossed a level crossing, while the barriers were down during the race on Sunday. Riders swerved around level crossing barriers seconds before a high speed train went by as the race arrived ahead of schedule. SNCF spokesman, Christophe Piednoel, says the riders should have stopped Continue reading...
The Herald
- Campaigners hit out as shake-up of popular ScotRail discount scheme doubles the cost of some journeysRAIL groups have hit out at changes to a popular ScotRail discount scheme which will see the cost of some journeys more than double.
London Evening Standard
- Canary Wharf station goes into 'meltdown' due to Jubilee Line delays Severe Jubilee Line delays this evening saw a "meltdown" at Canary Wharf station as hundreds of commuters struggled to get inside and queues for trains stretched along platforms and up stairs.
- London Bridge: Commuter misery as services hit by delays and cancellations Commuters faced Monday morning travel misery today as delays and cancellations hit rail services.
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- "Where the hell is the district line today?" - severe delays on the underground through Wimbledon, Putney and Southfields Commuters have suffered severe delays on the district line this morning.
Rail Magazine
- Alstom to spend £1.3 million at Manchester depotLongsight improvement builds on £300,000 Preston investment.
Railnews
- Labour pledges fares freeze next year The Labour Party has published its manifesto. Key points are a review of passenger rail franchises, including the creation of a 'new National Rail body' which will 'oversee and plan for the railways and give rail users a greater say in how trains operate'. The party will also freeze fares next year, and continue to support the construction of HS2.
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- Teesside Manifesto: How the Prime Minister addressed the six key points YOU raisedPeople want greater investment in major Teesside routes like the A19 and A66 - what is the Government doing to tackle this?
- Network Rail plans for rail electrification through Bath on show at Guildhall Read more: http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Network-Rail-plans-rail-electrification-Bath/story-26325849-detail/story.html#ixzz3XGJnfsqw Follow us: @BathChron on Twitter | BathCPlans for electrifying the Great Western mainline through Bath were on show in the city's Guildhall today (April 13).
- Commuters hit by 'Nightmare Monday' at railway station where staff rewarded with shopping vouchers Train passengers are enduring further travel misery at a station where staff have just been rewarded with shopping vouchers for their hard work.
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