Industrial

Euston HS2 delays will mean extra costs, warns watchdog

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Alex Bestwick

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27 March 2023

Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs and potentially even higher spending, the National Audit Office has warned ministers.
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Derby confirmed as home of Great British Railways HQ

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Alex Bestwick

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21 March 2023

Derby has been announced as the location to host the headquarters of new public sector body Great British Railways.
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Avanti West Coast handed contract extension

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Alex Bestwick

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20 March 2023

Avanti West Coast has received a short-term contract extension by the Department for Transport. The operator’s contract was due to […]
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How will the latest strikes impact each train operator?

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Alex Bestwick

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17 March 2023

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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Alex Bestwick

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15 March 2023

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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Alex Bestwick

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15 March 2023

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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Alex Bestwick

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14 March 2023

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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Government will delay Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 by two years

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Alex Bestwick

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9 March 2023

Delays to some sections of HS2 to save money will shortly be announced by the Government, it has been reported.
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RMT members to vote on Network Rail offer from Thursday

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Alex Bestwick

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8 March 2023

Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members at Network Rail will begin voting on an offer aimed at resolving the bitter industrial dispute on Thursday.
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HS2 delay being considered to curb rising costs

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Alex Bestwick

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3 March 2023

The HS2 rail project could be delayed among a number of potential options being considered to curb rising costs, the project’s boss has said.
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Industrial

Euston HS2 delays will mean extra costs, warns watchdog

Derby confirmed as home of Great British Railways HQ

Avanti West Coast handed contract extension

How will the latest strikes impact each train operator?

Trainline reveal rail strike sales hit of up to £6 million per day

No Tube services on any line due to drivers’ strikes

Leaked document ‘blows apart’ claim HS2 delay will save money, says Labour

Government will delay Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 by two years

RMT members to vote on Network Rail offer from Thursday

HS2 delay being considered to curb rising costs

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