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Rail electrification: Tory MP says bi-modal trains 'second-best'
A former Welsh Secretary has criticised plans to run diesel-electric trains instead of electrifying the line between Cardiff and Swansea.
Tory MPs threaten to rebel over HS2 train proposals
Seven Conservatives highlighted a host of issues with phase two of the £55.7 billion rail scheme between Manchester and Leeds during a Westminster Hall debate, including fears of major ground subsidence along the route.
Network Rail confirms Blackpool electrification plans
NETWORK RAIL has unveiled details of its scheme to complete the electrification of the railway between Preston and Blackpool North, and work will move into high gear this autumn during a 19-week blockade.
Thursday, 07 September 2017
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- Rail electrification: Tory MP says bi-modal trains 'second-best'A former Welsh Secretary has criticised plans to run diesel-electric trains instead of electrifying the line between Cardiff and Swansea.
- Swansea rail upgrade 'second-best solution', Crabb claimsEx-Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb says Swansea is being offered a
- Edinburgh Tram Inquiry: Lesley Hinds criticised lack of leadershipInquiry hears Liberal Democrat leader of city council should have
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- MP says fears about HS2 must be consideredA Cheshire MP's demanding those responsible for phase 2 of the HS2 high speed rail project listen to the concerns of local people.
The Scotsman
- Lesley Hinds ‘would not have signed’ trams contract if she knew truthFORMER councillor Lesley Hinds told the inquiry she would not have been happy about signing the contract in 2007 if she had known the true state of the project.
Times Online
- Edinburgh councillors ‘not told of tram problems’ [Subscription]A former transport convener at Edinburgh city council has told an inquiry that she was shocked to discover officials were aware of a “real problem” with the city’s trams project months before it became clear to councillors.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Get onboard with Friends of Bingley and Crossflatts Train Station volunteers groupA volunteer group has been formed to look after Bingley and Crossflatts railway stations.
London Evening Standard
- Thousands of passengers face major disruption at Waterloo this weekendThousands of passengers were warned today they face more major disruption at Waterloo this weekend with some platforms closed and trains cancelled.
Northern Echo
- Crucial meeting to decide sell off of Aysgarth station could seal future of Wensleydale railwaySUPPORTERS are expected to swamp a make or break meeting when a heritage railway decides whether to sell off it’s ‘golden assett’.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Tory MPs threaten to rebel over HS2 train proposals Seven Conservatives highlighted a host of issues with phase two of the £55.7 billion rail scheme between Manchester and Leeds during a Westminster Hall debate, including fears of major ground subsidence along the route.
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- IEP ‘800s’: GWR driver training underwayFirst IEP passenger trains next month?
- FIRST PICTURE: TransPennine Express Class 397 takes shape in SpainConstruction of first 125mph TPE Class 397 underway in Spain
- RAIB to issue safety digests The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) to issue safety digests into three accidents last month
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- Is the air on London Underground fit to breathe? Various studies in recent years have showed that London’s commuters could be exposed to dangerous levels of bacteria, particulate matter and nanodust particles on the underground system. In June, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan launched a new plan to …
- East Midlands Trains passengers raise concern about 'rickety' rolling stockPassengers have revealed that their main area of concern ahead of the new East Midlands franchise being awarded is that of the age and quality of the rolling stock, new research has shown. The East Midlands Trains (EMT) passenger research, conducted by Transport Focus, highlighted that whilst...
- Trains running again between Bolton and Manchester after bridge collapseTrains have today started running again between Bolton and Manchester after services had been suspended on the line for a number of weeks. Initially, the line was closed during a Network Rail possession to improve the route ahead of electrification. This work at Bolton station, which included...
- Iconic Birmingham statue makes way for start of tram expansion projectThe Midland Metro tram expansion has taken a key step forward as one of Birmingham’s iconic landmarks, the Iron: Man, was lifted out of Victoria Square to make way for construction. Two cranes were used to raise the six-tonne metal sculpture out of the ground, marking the start of work on...
Railnews
- Network Rail confirms Blackpool electrification plansNETWORK RAIL has unveiled details of its scheme to complete the electrification of the railway between Preston and Blackpool North, and work will move into high gear this autumn during a 19-week blockade.
Railway Gazette
- Vollert develops VLEX road-rail shunting robotSHUNTING: Vollert has developed a compact battery-powered road-rail machine for light shunting of...
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- ScotRail website crashes as almost 40,000 scramble for £1million of free ticketsA £1 million free ticket giveaway caused ScotRail’s website to crash this morning after drawing in tens of thousands of people.
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