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Govia Thameslink: Expected 2019 fare rise branded 'unacceptable'
Rail groups are calling on MPs to freeze fares on Govia Thameslink Railway services in 2019. In a letter to MPs, they brand expected fare rises in January "a poorly timed kick in the teeth".
Scottish Government asked to give financial help to ‘fragile’ Wick airport
The future of commercial air connectivity in the far northeast of Scotland has been described as “fragile” with urgent government action needed now.
Thursday, 23 August 2018
BBC News
- Govia Thameslink: Expected 2019 fare rise branded 'unacceptable'Rail groups are calling on MPs to freeze fares on Govia Thameslink Railway services in 2019. In a letter to MPs, they brand expected fare rises in January "a poorly timed kick in the teeth".
The Scotsman
- Scenic Highland rail line hit by first train graffiti attacks Vandals have sprayed graffiti over trains on the world-famous West Highland Line in what is believed to be the first such incident on the route.
Times Online
- Broader business pays off for Costain as profits rise [Subscription]The conversion of Costain from civil engineer to a company that both consults on and builds infrastructure is boosting profits.
The Mirror
- Wheelchair user furious as disabled seat on train is piled high with passenger bagsWhen she boarded the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) at York for the second half of her journey - she noticed that passengers had put their bags in her spot.
London Evening Standard
- Elizabeth line news: how the £15 billion Crossrail project will change LondonA few years ago Prince Philip visited workers digging tunnels at one of the deep Crossrail stations. He spurned the safety gear officials tried to get him to wear and marched down the steep stairs unassisted — telling his hosts bluntly that he didn't expect to live long enough to travel on the first train. But afterwards, impressed with what he'd seen, he added that perhaps he just might be.
- First-time buyer homes launched in west London Crossrail hotspotThe Queen of Suburbs in west London has something for everyone
Yorkshire Post
- Tom Richmond: Passengers pay price in third class while rail bosses enjoy first class gravy train courtesy of their bonuses AS THE trains are supposedly a public service, its leaders should be subjected to the standards expected of NHS, education and council supremos.
Sunderland Echo
- Call for new Sunderland rail services raised in Parliament Calls to introduce direct rail routes between Sunderland and the likes of Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter and Cornwall have been aired in Parliament.
Other Regional Press
- Angus rail line dualling “in the long grass”, claims MSPFresh concerns have emerged a multi-million pound plan to dual a crucial piece of the main east coast rail line running through Angus has hit the buffers.
- Power failure delays rail services to and from West NorfolkRail passengers in West Norfolk are being warned to expect disruption this morning following a power failure on the line between Lynn and Ely.
- Rail user groups call on MPs to freeze rail faresRail users groups representing commuters across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and South Cambridgeshire have joined forces to highlight anger towards proposed fare increases in a letter to various MPs, including Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
- CHILTERN RAILWAYS - 'We know it's been difficult and thanks for your patience'Last week the Oxford Mail published an article about the local railway. The paper has kindly allowed me the opportunity to put pen to paper and assure you that Chiltern Railways is committed to providing the city with the best possible rail service, writes Alan Riley, Customer Services Director at Chiltern Railways.
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Rail Technology Magazine
- Hitachi: Bringing digital to life at InnoTransRolling stock may steal the spotlight at InnoTrans, but with soaring passenger demand and limited infrastructure, there is more to railways than just adding shiny new trains onto already-crowded networks. Nick Hughes, sales director at Hitachi Rail Europe, invites everyone at the event to see...
- Vivarail unveils new Class 230 livery as West Midlands Trains deal signedVivarail has unveiled a special new livery for the Class 230 trains set to run between Bedford and Bletchley as the contract for the London Northwestern Railway service deal is officially signed. The two-car units, which will start running on the line in December, have been produced at the...
- First upgraded ScotRail InterCity train arrives in Scotland, rollout completed by late 2019ScotRail’s first upgraded InterCity train has arrived in Scotland as part of the revamped High Speed Trains (HST) that will connect Scotland’s seven cities. Making its journey from Doncaster, the renovated set of 26 trains crossed the border on Friday evening ahead of its arrival at...
- £4bn deal up for grabs as Network Rail looks for civils work in west and WalesNetwork Rail is on the lookout for contractors to work on infrastructure in the west of England and Wales as part of a framework deal worth up to £4bn. Issuing the tender yesterday, the CP6 framework will look to contract work to cover buildings and civil engineering with provision for...
- Ex-minister calls for radical managerial devolution of 'inertia-ridden behemoth' Network RailA new report by a former transport minister has rejected the idea of renationalising Scotland’s railways and thrown support behind the current system. The report—commissioned by ScotRail operator Abellio and written by Tom Harris, Labour’s former transport minister—found...
The Business Desk
- Rail passengers warned to expect delays on busiest weekend of the yearRail passengers are being warned to expect delays and cancellations across the North West network on one of the busiest weekends of the year.
Other News Sources
- Passenger Rolling Stock Leasing Market 2018: Global Analysis By Key Players – Eversholt, Angel Trains, Beacon RailA Passenger Rolling Stock (known as a coach or carriage in the UK, and also known as a bogie in India) is a piece of railway rolling stock that is designed to carry passengers.
- Rural rail and road services 'being looked at'A consultation is underway into public transport across Somerset. The county council says its draft Passenger Transport Strategy sets out 'more ambitious aims for bus and rail travel'.
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