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Avanti West Coast handed contract extension
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Avanti West Coast has received a short-term contract extension by the Department for Transport. The operator’s contract was due to expire at the end of March but has been extended until October 15. It has struggled with reliability and punctuality during parts of the past year. FirstGroup chief executive Graham Sutherland said: “We are working…
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How will the latest strikes impact each train operator?
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Train services are to be hit by strike action again on Saturday.
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Trainline reveal rail strike sales hit of up to £6 million per day
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Trainline said annual ticket sales fell short of expectations, as rail strikes caused a hit of up to £6 million a day.
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No Tube services on any line due to drivers’ strikes
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A strike by London Underground drivers has closed the entire network.
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Leaked document ‘blows apart’ claim HS2 delay will save money, says Labour
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A leaked document “blows apart” the Transport Secretary’s claims that extending HS2’s timetable will save money, Labour has said.
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London Paddington passengers face second day of disruptions
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Rail commuters travelling to and from London Paddington suffered a second day of disruption due to damaged overhead electric wires.
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Leighton Buzzard Railway Reopens for 2023
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The Leighton Buzzard Railway celebrated the opening of a new season last weekend.
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Avanti West Coast launches discounted ticket scheme
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Avanti West Coast has become the latest train operator to trial discounted tickets as the rail sector struggles to bring passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Government warned HS2 at risk of never being resurrected after delays
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HS2 is at risk of being “dismembered” and never resurrected after further delays were announced by the Government, peers have heard.
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Modernising the DRS fleet
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In an exclusive interview, Oliver Schepisi, head of operations at Nuclear Transport Solutions and DRS, spoke to Richard Clinnick about the future fleet requirements.
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