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Boris Johnson reveals plans for Greenwich railways

Boris Johnson reveals plans for Greenwich railwaysBy Louisa Emery on February 7, 2012 5:19 PM | Mayor of London Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to transform Greenwich's rail services promising to make them, "more punctual, more reliable and cheaper."His proposal would see suburban...

Published on 7 February 2012, 7:21 PM by SaxOnTheBeach | 0 comment(s)

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Heathrow Express union members to strike

7 February 2012 Last updated at 17:10 from the BBC at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16931944Heathrow Express union members to strike Heathrow Express said it was open for discussions with the unionWorkers on the Heathrow Express have voted for strike action after a driver was...

Published on 7 February 2012, 7:14 PM by SaxOnTheBeach | 0 comment(s)

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Stephenson Tower disappears from Brum skyline

Tuesday 07 Feb 2012 01:00 Embed: A well known Birmingham landmark has been consigned to history as work to redevelop Birmingham New Street station and the Pallasades shopping centre gathers pace.After 6 months of careful demolition, Stephenson Tower finally disappeared from the...

Published on 7 February 2012, 11:23 AM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

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British railways need 30 years of investment to match Europe, admits head of Network Rail

British railways need 30 years of investment to match Europe, admits head of Network Rail 7:00AM GMT 07 Feb 2012 from:...

Published on 7 February 2012, 11:13 AM by Orinoco | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Europe Investment Network Rail UK Rail Industry

'10 ways we’ll improve train services'

'10 ways we’ll improve train services'By Victoria Smith from: http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107848_10_ways_well_improve_train_servicesFebruary 07, 2012 A 10-point plan to deliver better train services has been launched after delays caused by cable thefts increased...

Published on 7 February 2012, 11:06 AM by Orinoco | 0 comment(s)

Tags: South West Trains Wokingham

Payout over Bestwood rail-crossing deaths

7 February 2012 Last updated at 07:29 From the BBCPayout over Bestwood rail-crossing deaths Network Rail is set to pay undisclosed damages to a man whose wife and grandson were killed in a railway crossing accident in Nottinghamshire.Jean Hoggart, 56, and seven-year-old Mikey Dawson...

Published on 7 February 2012, 11:01 AM by WalkerT | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Level Crossing Level Xing Network Rail

Network Rail bonuses can be blocked, Labour insists

The BBC reports that Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.It said ministers had to give written approval to any changes to payments.The transport secretary said on Sunday she would vote against a plan...

Published on 6 February 2012, 8:32 AM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: bonuses Elsenham Grayrigg Network Rail

Network Rail's apprentice route to a degree

Many young women are missing out on a career in engineering because traditional university routes are closed to them because of subject choices they made pre-GCSE, according to Network Rail. A Network Rail apprenticeship can reopen those academic doors, with the company funding around 40...

Published on 6 February 2012, 8:27 AM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: apprenticeships Network Rail

Crossrail outlines new approach to refurbishing the Connaught Tunnel

Waterway between Victoria and Royal Albert Docks to be drained to allow workers to dig down into the tunnel Specialists undertaking extensive ground surveys in east London to locate any remaining unidentified WWII devices Archaeologists to undertake detailed work to...

Published on 6 February 2012, 8:13 AM by George | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Connaught Bridge Connaught Tunnel Crossrail

Basel Places Biggest Order in 116-year History with Bombardier

Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract for the delivery of up to 60 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams with the City of Basel’s Transport Authority (BVB). It is the biggest order placed by the BVB in its 116-year history. The contract is valued at approximately 222 million Swiss francs (184...

Published on 6 February 2012, 8:10 AM by George | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Basel Bombardier BVB FLEXITY

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