All articles by Rail Business UK – Page 84
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Rail Business UKRail Delivery Group reiterates call for train fare reform
UK: With this year’s annual fares increase coming into force from March 1, the Rail Delivery Group has sought to remind passengers and commentators that decisions over fares are made by the government, while reiterating that the rail sector has already put forward proposals for reform.
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Rail Business UKSpeedy opens specialist rail plant hire and support centres
UK: Construction equipment hire and services business Speedy has opened a specialist rail centre in Doncaster, with one near Bury St Edmunds scheduled to follow during March. The Yorkshire site with 13 staff will provide a wide range of battery-powered equipment for rail welding and track ...
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Rail Business UKSoutheast Europe-UK virtual rail summit to highlight business opportunities
EUROPE: The Rail Cluster for South East Europe academic and industry group and the UK’s Rail Alliance are to hold a virtual rail summit highlighting business opportunities on May 18. The event, supported by the UK Department for International Trade, the British-Serbian Chamber of Commerce, the South ...
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Rail Business UKRailway Benefit Fund announces Railway Family Week 1858 Challenge
UK: The Railway Benefit Fund is to hold a Railway Family Week from April 26 to May 2, with a range of fundraising events aiming to raise £50 000 to support railway people and their families who are in need. This will include an ‘1858 Challenge’, ...
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Rail Business UKScale Transport programme to bring together technology innovators and industry leaders
UK: PwC and GrowthBuilders have launched the Scale Transport programme with the aim of connecting transport authorities, operators and infrastructure managers in PwC’s network with high-tech scale-ups to drive innovation and support the sector in adapting to changing public needs and behaviours after the pandemic. The ...
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Rail Business UKCelebrating excellence at the 23rd Rail Business Awards
Concluding a string of awards, the winner of the prestigious Rail Business of the Year will be revealed at 12.00 GMT on February 25.
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Rail Business UKUK railway news round-up
This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry
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Rail Business UKRail Business Awards 2021 winners announced
Watch the video announcements here to see who has won the 23rd RBA awards for categories such as Rail Business of the Year, Train Operator of the Year and many more.
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Rail Business UKJohn Larkinson confirmed as ORR Chief Executive
UK: The appointment of John Larkinson as Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Rail & Road has been confirmed. Larkinson had been interim CEO since October 2018, and was appointed on a permanent basis following a public competition and the required approval from the Prime ...
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Rail Business UKGrand Central plans restart date and Hull Trains to monitor demand
UK: Following the government’s February 22 announcement of a proposed timeline for easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England, open access operators Grand Central and Hull Trains have confirmed that they are to remain in ‘hibernation’ for the time being. Unlike franchised operators, the open access operators ...
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Rail Business UKROUK buys Heathrow Connect Class 360 EMUs
UK: Rail Operations (UK) has purchased Heathrow Airport Ltd’s fleet of fleet of five Siemens Class 360/2 electric-multiple units, along with spare parts. The Class 360/2 EMUs were previously used to operate Heathrow Connect stopping services between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington station. The service was ...
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Rail Business UKTfN plots smart ticketing future as formal programme closed down
UK: The formal closure of the Integrated & Smart Travel programme was recommended to the Transport for the North board at its meeting on February 18. However, TfN is considering options to retain smart travel functionality in its area, funded out of its core budget.
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Rail Business UKHS2 subcontractor brings Melbourne Metro expertise to the Chilterns
UK: High Speed 2 main works contractor Align has awarded a 50:50 joint venture of Keller Group and VSL International a £167m contract for geotechnical works on the 21∙6 km section C1 of the route, which includes a 3∙4 km viaduct and twin-bore 16 km tunnels ...
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Rail Business UKAvanti West Coast introduces ITSO-compliant smartcard
UK: Following a trial, Avanti West Coast has launched its own smartcard scheme. The cards are intended to offer passengers another way to store tickets as part of an industry-wide move to reduce reliance on traditional paper media.
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Rail Business UKTransport for the North delays next steps in Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme
UK: Transport for the North has ‘reluctantly’ agreed to delay the submission of its Outline Business Case for Northern Powerhouse Rail, at the request of the Secretary of State for Transport.
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Rail Business UKDB Cargo UK tests vegetable oil fuelled Class 60
UK: DB Cargo UK and Tata Steel have trialled the use of hydro-treated vegetable oil to fuel a Class 60 diesel locomotive which hauled 2 500 tonnes of steel coil from Margam steel works in Port Talbot to the Round Oak terminal at Brierley Hill in ...
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Rail Business UKUnion calls for suspension of on-train ticket checks during lockdown
UK: The RMT trade union has written to the government calling for a suspension of on-train revenue protection and ticket inspection duties at all Train Operating Companies for the duration of the coronavirus lockdown. Current guidance from the Department for Transport and the Office of Rail ...
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Rail Business UKPorterbrook appoints Head of Site at Long Marston railway technology centre
UK: Porterbrook has appointed Mark Knowles as Head of Site for the Long Marston rail facility, which the rolling stock leasing and management company is scheduled to take over at the end of June under a 15-year lease with owner St Modwen. ...
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Rail Business UKUK railway news round-up
This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry
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Rail Business UKHS2 depot and control centre tenders called
UK: High Speed 2 delivery company HS2 Ltd has called tenders for the estimated £275m contract to build the control centre and maintenance depot at Washwood Heath in Birmingham. The depot on the 30 ha brownfield site of the former Metro-Cammell works will include a 40 ...