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Mayor says West Midlands Trains improvements will be taken into account ahead of franchise decision
Mayor Andy Street says recent improvements by West Midlands Trains (WMT) have been taken into account ahead of his decision on whether it should be allowed to continue operating.
Blackpool's new trains company 'pleased' after topping survey
Trains firm Grand Central has been voted best long distance operator for the ninth time and best for value for money in a national survey of rail users.
Sunday, 02 February 2020
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Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Mayor says West Midlands Trains improvements will be taken into account ahead of franchise decisionMayor Andy Street says recent improvements by West Midlands Trains (WMT) have been taken into account ahead of his decision on whether it should be allowed to continue operating.
Yorkshire Post
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Blackpool Gazette
- Blackpool's new trains company 'pleased' after topping surveyTrains firm Grand Central has been voted best long distance operator for the ninth time and best for value for money in a national survey of rail users.
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Carlisle News & Star
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Peterborough Telegraph
- Railway line recognised for operating at high standardsFenland’s Hereward railway line has seen its Community Rail Partnership receive official accredited status from the Department for Transport.
Other Regional Press
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- Commuters could get boost if plans for car park next to rail station are approved by Aberdeen plannersPlans to turn a vacant patch of land next to Dyce Railway Station into a new car park have been lodged with Aberdeen City Council.
- Campaigners rail against delay to Barrhead’s new train stationA DELAY to the delivery of Barrhead’s new train station has been branded “very disappointing.”
Railway Gazette
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