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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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The Fishguard Boat Express service on the Great Western Railway (GWR) between Fishguard Harbour in Wales and Rosslare in Ireland began in the early 1900s. The service was designed to provide a faster and more convenient way for passengers and goods to travel between the two countries. The first service operated between Fishguard and Rosslare…
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Freight train companies are “quite happy” that their industry is excluded from the Government’s new legislation forcing unions to provide a minimum level of service during strikes, MPs have been told.
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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 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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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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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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Rail commuters travelling to and from London Paddington suffered a second day of disruption due to damaged overhead electric wires.
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