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High speed rail for British jobs and prosperity

High speed rail is an engine for growth that will help to drive regional regeneration and invigorate our regional economies.Britain must seize the unparalleled opportunity presented by high speed 2 (HS2) to generate jobs, rebalance the economy and secure the country’s future prosperity, the...

Published on 28 January 2013, 7:21 PM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

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High speed rail a catalyst for high speed Britain

DocumentsHigh speed rail a catalyst for high speed BritainThe benefits of high speed rail in Britain.PDF, 4.55MB, 7 pagesThis file may not be accessible. Request a different format.To request this document in an alternative format such as braille, audio or a different file type please email...

Published on 28 January 2013, 7:20 PM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

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Written statement: High speed rail

Announcing the HS2 phase two route that will link Birmingham with Manchester, the East Midlands, Sheffield and LeedsHigh speed 2 is the engine for growth that Britain needs to compete and succeed in the global economy. It will generate jobs, rebalance the economy and secure the country’s future...

Published on 28 January 2013, 7:18 PM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

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HS2 phase two initial preferred route plan and profile maps

About the mapsThis set of maps provides a detailed depiction of the HS2 phase two West Midlands to Leeds and Manchester line of route.Route mapsThe overall route is shown on the two route maps: ‘Route map West Midlands to Leeds’ and ‘Route map West Midlands to Manchester’. The route maps...

Published on 28 January 2013, 7:16 PM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

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New railway will offer alternative route to Heathrow Airport

from: http://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/business/local-business/new-railway-will-offer-alternative-route-to-heathrow-airport-1-4669902Thursday 10 January 2013 New railway will offer alternative route to Heathrow Airport East West Rail: End of the line at the 'mothballed' section...

Published on 10 January 2013, 9:45 PM by WalkerT | 0 comment(s)

Tags: DfT East West Rail Consortium Heathrow Network Rail

"Train companies understand passengers' frustration when they cannot get a seat" - ATOC

Responding to the DfT’s statement on tackling crowding on some of the busiest rail services, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), said:"Faster trains and better services are attracting record numbers of people to the railways, but the flip...

Published on 20 December 2012, 9:52 PM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: DfT overcrowding crowding ATOC

Operators urged to tackle crowding on busiest services

Train operators are urged to tackle overcrowding on their services after a list reveals the top 10 most congested trains. Transport Minister Norman Baker has urged train operators to continue work to tackle congestion on their services following the publication today of the top 10 most...

Published on 20 December 2012, 9:49 PM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: DfT overcrowding crowding

Long-term rail contracts should be scrapped, industry leaders say

Long-term rail contracts should be scrapped, industry leaders sayMan due to report on future of franchising is told that shorter term contracts should replace current systemGwyn Topham, transport correspondentguardian.co.uk, Sunday 25 November 2012 15.26 GMT at :...

Published on 26 November 2012, 9:32 AM by TedB | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Contracts DfT Franchise Rail Delivery Group RDG

Department for Transport criticised for lack of 'high quality expertise'

Department for Transport criticised for lack of 'high quality expertise'Last updated Thu 25 Oct 2012 From: http://www.itv.com/news/update/2012-10-25/department-for-transport-criticised-for-lack-of-high-quality-expertise/Business West Coast Mainline Virgin Department for...

Published on 25 October 2012, 5:50 PM by WalkerT | 0 comment(s)

Tags: DFT Department for Transport Expertese

Train companies respond to DfT franchising announcement

Responding to today’s DfT announcement, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) said:“The discovery of significant flaws in the DfT’s franchising process is a cause of great concern. It is in the interests of passengers, taxpayers and the rail...

Published on 4 October 2012, 12:39 PM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: ATOC DfT franchising

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