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Passenger numbers up on Virgin trains between Glasgow and London
The number of people using trains between Glasgow and London increase by almost a third in six years.
Delayed Crossrail set for £3bn bailout [Subscription]
Chris Grayling’s department has a “laissez-faire attitude” to Crossrail and it is likely to open more than two years late and £3 billion over budget, according to a Commons report.
Commuting by rail or bus takes twice as long as driving in parts of UK, figures show
Commuting by public transport in some parts of Britain can take twice as long as driving, according to new statistics.
Bolton bus Stagecoach firm boasts 'elite' drivers
A BUS firm is boasting some of safest and most fuel-efficient drivers in the UK. Stagecoach, which runs many of Bolton's services, says 493 of its employees achieved Fleet Elite standard in a worldwide global performance measurement scheme.
Thursday, 04 April 2019
BBC News
- Rail line not to reopen before summer due to Storm GarethSix miles of Conwy Valley's rail line need significant repair, according to Network Rail.
- Disabled access improvements at 73 railway stationsLifts and adjustable ticket counters will be among the upgrades at 73 stations across Britain.
- Passenger numbers up on Virgin trains between Glasgow and LondonThe number of people using trains between Glasgow and London increase by almost a third in six years.
Department for Transport
- Rail stations in line for £300 million funding boost to improve disabled accessNewly accessible stations will open up routes across the country.
Times Online
- Delayed Crossrail set for £3bn bailout [Subscription]Chris Grayling’s department has a “laissez-faire attitude” to Crossrail and it is likely to open more than two years late and £3 billion over budget, according to a Commons report.
- Stagecoach on a roll as rail delays rumble onThe signal failure in government over the future of the railways has turned into good news for Stagecoach. Though the company has been one of the big losers in the rail industry in recent years, it emerged yesterday that a decision-making hiatus at the Department for Transport is set to boost its bottom line.
City AM
- Tube delays: Commuters face disruption on key London Underground linesCommuters were facing havoc on London’s Tube this morning with three lines hit by delays and track suspensions.
London Evening Standard
- Commuting by rail or bus takes twice as long as driving in parts of UK, figures showCommuting by public transport in some parts of Britain can take twice as long as driving, according to new statistics.
- £2.8bn Crossrail bailout 'may not be enough' - as MPs warn it may not be finished by 2020Crossrail faces further delays and may need an even bigger bailout, MPs warned today.
Other Regional Press
- South Western Railway bids to combat crime at stations including SouthamptonHAMPSHIRE’S train operator has launched a crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour at stations across the south.
- New Chester to Liverpool rail service - more details releasedInformation about launch date, journey times and fares is revealed
Rail Technology Magazine
- ORR approves action improvement plan from Network RailAn action plan from Network Rail to improve its performance in response to enforcement action taken against it in November last year has been given approval by the ORR. Network Rail has set out how it intends to improve its poor performance by working in collaboration with train operators to...
- Caledonian Sleeper unveil first look inside new £150m fleet Caledonian Sleeper has revealed the design and interiors of its new £150m fleet of trains as the service nears its launch at the end of May. The first images from inside the new trains built by CAF have been released, showing the interior design and layout of the rooms, double beds and...
Other News Sources
- This is why you might have seen a train barricaded on a tram platform at Meadowhall If you’ve taken a trip to Meadowhall in recent days, you might have been surprised to see a train locomotive barricaded in at the shopping centre’s tram stop.
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