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Network Rail’s proposed cuts put passengers at risk, say unions
Cuts to rail funding could lead to more serious rail accidents as well as fewer, more crowded trains, unions have said.
Wednesday, 04 May 2022
BBC News
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Financial Times
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The Guardian
- Crossrail: much-delayed Elizabeth line to open on 24 MayTunnelled section of £19bn project through centre of London finally ready for passengers
- Network Rail’s proposed cuts put passengers at risk, say unionsCuts to rail funding could lead to more serious rail accidents as well as fewer, more crowded trains, unions have said.
The Scotsman
- A new dawn for passenger trains...and perhaps for the freight sector too - Martin BignellThe 1st April 2022 marked a significant change in how Scotland’s passenger railway is delivered, with ScotRail transferring back under national control for the first time since 1994. But for all the hard work behind the scenes to ensure the passenger services continued without hiccup as ScotRail Trains Limited and Scottish Rail Holdings pickup up the legal, regulatory, technical, HR, financial, technological, liability, access agreement and contractual reins that lurk hidden behind the tickets we buy, the seats we travel on and the timetables we use, for Rail Freight in Scotland, April 1st was just a normal Friday no different to 25th March or indeed April 8th.
City AM
- Unions warn rail cuts could increase the risk of crashesReported railway cuts could increase the risk of serious crashes, according to trade unions. A report published today by the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) accused Network Rail of planning to cut around 2,5000 maintenance jobs as part of a £100m annual spending reduction, leading to the loss of 2,500 jobs.
Sky News
- Crossrail: Elizabeth line opening date finally revealed by Transport for LondonIt is hoped the Queen - who the line is named after - will be involved in the opening. The project has been delayed by years and gone hugely over budget.
Manchester Evening News
- Cuts to rail funding increases risk of serious crash, union warns"If the Network Rail cuts go ahead it will mean the loss of safety-critical jobs"
Other Regional Press
- HS2 road closures and diversions in Warwickshire over the next three monthsFor people who live and work in the area, the disruption is only just getting started
New Civil Engineer
- Innovative thinker | KPMG technical director Kevin Masters advocates whole programme contractsAwarding contracts on a project-by-project basis is stale and is stifling innovation. Kevin Masters advocates a shift to more holistic approach.
- Future of modular construction | HS2 and East West Rail collaborate to make bridge kitsHigh Speed 2 and East West Rail are sharing knowledge to help develop modular bridges in a unique collaboration.
- HS2 innovation manager Heather Donald reveals how the railway is driving changeEven though construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) is still in its early stages, it has already been the proving ground for numerous innovations.
Railnews
- More mail on rail again?Royal Mail is set to make more use of trains to carry post in Britain, it is reported.
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