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Some lost rail routes may be 'restored'
More than 4,000 miles of rail routes were closed in the 1960s as part of major cost cuts.
Strategic vision for rail, 29 November 2017
Announcing a new strategic vision for rail, a consultation on the next Great Western franchise, and an invitation to tender for the South Eastern franchise.
Wednesday, 29 November 2017
BBC News
- Some lost rail routes may be 'restored'More than 4,000 miles of rail routes were closed in the 1960s as part of major cost cuts.
ITV News
- Arriva Trains Wales services hit by points failureServices at a standstill on Arriva Trains Wales services between Treherbert and Pontypridd because of a points failure at Ystrad Rhondda.
Department for Transport
- Strategic vision for rail, 29 November 2017Setting out a vision for our railways, including a new way of operating train and track and changes to the franchising system.
- Strategic vision for rail, 29 November 2017Announcing a new strategic vision for rail, a consultation on the next Great Western franchise, and an invitation to tender for the South Eastern franchise.
- Better journeys for South Eastern rail passengersCompetition to run the South Eastern rail franchise announced.
- The future of the Great Western franchiseThe Great Western rail franchise could be split up to maintain the strongest possible focus on passengers under proposals unveiled today (29 November 2017).
The Guardian
- Rail services lost under 1960s Beeching cuts may reopenTransport secretary Chris Grayling could restore closed lines under plan to expand rail network and increase growthRail services lost under the Beeching cuts could be restored to increase jobs and growth, under plans drawn up by the transport secretary to expand the rail network. The government will invite proposals to reopen lines that were closed down following reports by Dr Richard Beeching in the 1960s, or under later British Rail cuts in the 1970s. Continue reading...
Times Online
- Softbank plays hard ball with offer to buy Uber shares [Subscription]The Japanese technology investor that controversially bought Arm Holdings, the British chip designer, last year has stepped forward with an offer to buy a big stake in Uber.
- Rail lines axed by Beeching will reopen to tackle overcrowding crisis [Subscription]Hundreds of miles of rail lines shut under the notorious Beeching cuts 50 years ago will be reopened as part of plans to tackle overcrowding and boost capacity on the network.
City AM
- Government plans to restore lost rail services across Britain to expand network and boost housing developmentThe government plans to expand Britain's rail network, looking at restoring services that were lost to cuts in the 60s and 70s, to boost housing opportunities, and address the capacity pressures facing many train operators.
- Crossrail latest: Here's how the Paddington Elizabeth Line station is shaping upWork on the £14.8bn Crossrail project is drawing nearer to completion, while the 10 stations being built in central London for the Elizabeth Line are nearly finished.
Mail Online
- Rail lines axed by Dr Beeching in the 1960s may reopen Railway lines and stations lost during the Beeching cuts could be reopened to drive housebuilding, including routes in Bristol, Devon and the West Midlands.
Birmingham Mail
- This is exactly why Birmingham is being short-changed on transport West Midlands is way behind London, but also South East and North West regions
Plymouth Herald
- Great Western rail franchise could be split up and new line linking Plymouth and London launchedThe Great Western rail franchise that operates Plymouth's train services could be split up in a major shake-up of the region's railways, it will be revealed today.
Other Regional Press
- Big rise in number of people caught riding on trains for freeTwo people a day are being caught fare dodging in West Yorkshire, as the number on trains without a ticket hits a six-year high.
- HS2 ‘could cause journey times between Nottingham and Derby to be 14 minutes longer’HS2 could make some journey times between Nottingham and Derby 14 minutes longer because the Toton stop will lengthen the route, according to a campaign group.
- Devon rail lines axed in 60s to be reopened, says GovernmentDevon rail lines closed during the notorious Beeching cuts of the 1960s could be reopened, the Transport Secretary has announced.
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway unveils plans for new carriage worksPLANS have been submitted by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) for a carriage workshop and storage facility in Pickering.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Nationalised ScotRail 'could lead to instant 6% fare cut'ScotRail could feasibly be nationalised by 2020, and doing so could give passengers an immediate 6% drop in fares, it has been claimed. Data provided by think tank Common Weal – commissioned by transport union TSSA – suggests that handing the company into public control would offer...
Railnews
- ˜Bold plan™ unveiled to expand rail network The government has revealed plans to expand the railway network with the aim of unlocking jobs and growth. It says restoring capacity lost in the British Rail era could boost growth around key towns and cities. The latest plans include the commitment to accelerate the restoration of the rail link between Oxford and Cambridge. Transport secretary Chris Grayling said he wants to identify new transport projects which could include rail services lost under the British Rail cuts of the 1960s and 1970s where these could aid housing developments or help create new economic opportunities.
Railway Gazette
- Rail market share falling in France, says regulatorFRANCE: In a report on rail passenger services covering 2015 and 2016, regulatory body Arafer found...
The Business Desk
- Midland Mainline franchise to be run by joint teamThe government has announced that a “joint team” will run the Midland Mainline service when the tender for the new franchise is published next year.
Other News Sources
- DfT To Extend FirstGroup's Great Western FranchiseFirstGroup welcomed a new strategic vision for the Great Western rail network from the Department for Transport on Wednesday, with the DfT confirming it would exercise its option to extend First’s franchise in the region by one year, to 1 April 2020.
- Work on Platform 0 at Redhill station 'visibly well underway' as Network Rail provides update on opening dateWork on the £50 million expansion of the station is "visibly well underway"
- Chris Grayling announces plan to overturn Beeching railway cuts Rail routes lost in the Beeching cuts of the 1960s could be restored to help increase house-building levels and boost the economy, the government has said.
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