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Tuesday, 15 August 2017

BBC News

• Rail fares to rise by up to 3.6%Millions of rail users in the UK will see a 3.6% increase in regulated rail fares from January 2018.
• Franchise row could delay end of 'old and tired railway'A £1bn funding row could lead to a rushed job in getting the "right deal" for the future rail network in Wales, a leading transport expert has warned.
• £1bn funding row threatens 'right deal' for Welsh railA row has erupted between the Welsh and UK governments over the future of the rail network in Wales.
• Meeting over Glasgow train violence concernsThe multi-agency meeting is to discuss reports of anti-social behaviour on city services to Helensburgh and Balloch.
• Commuters braced for rises in regulated rail faresJuly's Retail Prices Index - expected to be 3.5% - will be used to set many rail fares from January.

The Guardian

• UK commuters brace for rail fares hike of 3.5%Rail commuters will find out on Tuesday how much the cost of season tickets will increase by next year, as trade unions warn that passengers are paying “more for less”.

The Independent

• Waterloo train derails in 'operational incident' at London stationDisruption expected until end of the day but paramedics say no serious injuries

The Telegraph

• London Waterloo South West train 'derailment': Passengers warned to avoid station

Times Online

• Unions protest as rail fares rise is revealed [subscription]Rail workers are to stage protests today telling passengers that they are paying “more for less” as details of how much rail fares will rise next year are released.

Mail Online

• Train fares set to rise 4% in biggest price hike for years Millions of rail users will find out how much more they will have to pay from next year when officials reveal the latest figures, with a season ticket from Portsmouth to London potentially costing £5,247.

The Mirror

• Freeze train fares and take railways in to public ownership, say campaigners Fury mounts as rail passengers face a near 4% rise in regulated fares in the New Year

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham protest over new rail faresTrade union workers warn passengers will pay 'more for less' as government reveals the level of price rise for train tickets

Birmingham Post

• Birmingham protest over new rail fares Trade union workers warn passengers will pay 'more for less' as government reveals the level of price rise for train tickets

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• EXCLUSIVE: 'Vital' study backs case for high-speed rail to come to Bradford THERE is a “compelling caseâ€� for a high-speed rail station to be built in Bradford, a study by a global consultancy firm has found.

Liverpool Echo

• Network Rail use thermal imaging cameras to try to find Bailey the cat Bailey has been missing for five days

London Evening Standard

• Rail season ticket cost to rise 'by hundreds of pounds' when price hikes are unveiledRail commuters are braced for eye watering fare rises of around 3.5 per cent next year, adding hundreds of pounds to the cost of season tickets.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Rail passengers to get first signs of next year’s likely fare increasesThe first indication of likely rail fare rises next year should become clear today when the inflation figure for July is published.
• Threat of East Anglian rail strike rises as guards vote on industrial actionThe threat of a rail strike in East Anglia has risen after the union representing train guards called for a ballot on industrial action over the future role of guards.
• No trains between Bury St Edmunds and Peterborough for ‘days’ after freight train derailment near ElyTrain operator Greater Anglia has suspended all services between Bury St Edmunds and Peterborough after a freight train derailed on Monday afternoon. Disruption is expected to last a “number of days” due to the nature of the repair work.

Other Regional Press

• Andy Mellors of First MTR South Western Limited attempts to reassure passengers about possible changes to Weymouth-London Waterloo lineA rail boss has attempted to reassure passengers that changes to the Weymouth-Waterloo service will bring about improvements for Dorset residents.
• Union calls for meeting with new rail franchise holder to protect staffUNION leaders are calling for urgent talks with a new rail franchise holder in a bid to protect staffing.

Rail Magazine

• Waterloo Upgrade TimelapseNetwork Rail has released this timelapse video showing the Waterloo works after six days.
• Charity charter marks Class 68s’ Anglian farewellGreater Anglia's Class 68 tour to raise funds for EACH charity.

Rail Technology Magazine

• RMT to ballot members over extending DOO dispute to Greater AngliaRMT has today moved its new dispute with Greater Anglia forward as the union announced it will be balloting its members over the possibility of industrial action against the operator. The dispute relates to the roll-out of driver-only operated (DOO) trains across services, something the union...
• Passengers paying more for cost of the railway than five years agoTrain companies operating margins as a proportion of revenue are now lower than they were when franchising began, statistics released by the Rail Delivery Group have shown. The organisation stated that around 97p of every pound collected from train fares goes back into running and improving the...
• TfL on Crossrail delay: new train roll-out 'all about confidence' The roll-out of Crossrail’s new trains was delayed earlier this year to ensure they would not experience any problems when they entered service in order to maintain the confidence of the public, staff and TOCs, RTM was told today.   The new trains were due to begin running on tracks...

Railnews

• Rail industry braces for fare increase decision The size of January™s fare increases on National Rail should be known today, when the Retail Price Index for July is announced. The announcement is being accompanied by RMT demonstrations at stations around the country. Campaigners have already been protesting at what they expect to be the largest increase for several years, at a time when pay levels are falling behind inflation. RPI has been used for many years as a base for annual increases in government-regulated fares, but critics point out that this statistic has become discredited.

Railway Gazette

• High speed rail promoter Texas Central selects planning and construction contractors USA: Privately-financed high speed line project promoter Texas Central has appointed Fluor...

Other News Sources

• 'Passengers paying more for less' - rail fares have increased at double the rate of salaries since 2010 New commuters to London could be spending 20% of their salary on an annual rail ticket
• Railway bosses to impose increased fares for next yearCOMMUTERS are set to be hit with the largest increase in fares since 2012.