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rain operators are poised to net millions more from Britain’s most profitable lines after ministers hit the pause button on a string of rail tenders.
Sunday, 07 April 2019
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- Franchise freeze will add millions to rail giants’ profits [Subscription]rain operators are poised to net millions more from Britain’s most profitable lines after ministers hit the pause button on a string of rail tenders.
Times Online
- Stagecoach’s mixed signals [Subscription]Want to know how to make money from a rail franchise? Don’t run any trains.
- Canary Wharf owner may sue TfL, led by Mike Brown, over Jubilee line delays [Subscription]Canary Wharf is threatening to sue Transport for London (TfL) over what it regards as a poor Jubilee line Tube service at its Docklands estate.
Hull Daily Mail
- Hull's lost and forgotten railway lines and stationsDemolition work has revealed the unexpected sight of a huge Victorian railway goods station hidden behind metal screens for nearly 40 years.
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- New trial to tackle anti-social behaviour at Surrey train stationsA new Station Watch Scheme will be trialed at Guildford and Woking stations to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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- Hastings conference looks at potential route of new seafront ‘mini-tram’Hastings Borough Council hosted a conference last week about sustainable transport.
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