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Drop rail franchise system for head-to-head competition to slash fares, says Adam Smith Institute
Rail fares for British passengers could be slashed if the franchise system was dropped in favour of head-to-head competition, a leading thinktank has argued.
HS2 hit with legal claim from American engineering giant Bechtel over Old Oak Common contract
HS2 has been hit with a legal claim by American engineering giant Bechtel after it failed to secure a £1bn contract to build Old Oak Common station.
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BBC News
- Railway line to reopen after gunman threatens workersTranslink has confirmed a train line in Lurgan will reopen on Monday following an incident in which rail workers were approached by a gunman.
The Telegraph
- Train operators ‘playing the system’ over delay payouts [subscription]he Government has been hit by a barrage of criticism for allowing train companies to collect more than £1.3bn from the taxpayer for delayed services and passing only a fraction on to beleaguered commuters.
- American rail U-turn fuels doubts over HS2 [Subscription]If anybody wanted a demonstration of how China is stealing a march on the West, then a trip on the 400kph (249mph) Shanghai Transrapid should do the trick.
Times Online
- Train commuters face week‑long shutdowns to speed up repairs [subscription]Parts of the railway could be closed for a week at a time under proposals to speed up engineering work and keep trains running at the weekend.
City AM
- Drop rail franchise system for head-to-head competition to slash fares, says Adam Smith InstituteRail fares for British passengers could be slashed if the franchise system was dropped in favour of head-to-head competition, a leading thinktank has argued.
- HS2 hit with legal claim from American engineering giant Bechtel over Old Oak Common contractHS2 has been hit with a legal claim by American engineering giant Bechtel after it failed to secure a £1bn contract to build Old Oak Common station.
Belfast Telegraph
- Arrest after BBC cameraman attacked at site of Lurgan railway threatsA man has been arrested after a BBC cameraman was attacked near a railway line in Lurgan where workers were allegedly threatened with a firearm.
London Evening Standard
- Illustrator produces stunning artworks of London Tube station architectureAn artist has produced dozens of illustrations showcasing the
Nottingham Evening Post
- New photo of HS2 Toton hub revealed ahead of special meeting"If we leave this to chance then it won’t happen"
New Civil Engineer
- Civils contractors for Edinburgh tram extension revealedA Farrans, Sacyr, Neopul JV (SFNJV) has won a £90M contract to build the extension of the £196M, 4.6km Edinburgh tram to Newhaven.
Rail Advent
- New platforms at Edinburgh Waverley enter serviceNetwork Rail has announced that Edinburgh Waverley’s newly-extended platforms 5 and 6 have now entered service
Other News Sources
- Govia Thameslink commits to increasing diversity on the railwaysCalling at all stations to equality: UK’s largest rail company launches recruitment campaign to increase diversity on the railways.
- Why the Glasgow Central station tours are a real must-do for people in the cityGlasgow Live was treated to a special 30 minute tour of the station by historian and tour guide Paul Lyons - and we were totally blown away by what we saw and heard.
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