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WEBRailnews covers the latest news and analysis for the UK railway sector, including fares, engineering, cyber security, and public ownership. Find out about the Welsh penalty fare increase, the Island Line closure, the shadow GBR launch, and more.
New ‘game-changer’ bi-mode freight locomotive unveiled
WEB4 days ago · A new bi-mode freight locomotive is to be unveiled this week, which is forecast to reduce emissions by as much as 58 per cent and is being described as a ‘game changer’.. The Class 99 machines are being built by Stadler and funded by Beacon Rail for GB Railfreight, which hopes to see the first locomotive arrive from Valencia in the spring of next year and to have the full fleet of 30 by ...
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WEBRailnews covers the latest news and analysis for the UK railway sector, including investment, fares, engineering, and cyber security. Read about the RIA's call for more funding, the Borders Railway extension delay, the Island Line closure, and more.
King’s Speech confirms creation of Great British Railways
WEBJul 17, 2024 · The new Labour Government has announced plans to nationalise passenger operators and create a unified railway system under Great British Railways. The industry has reacted with mixed views, while the King’s Speech also includes bills for transport reforms and rail projects.
Network Rail prepares for major changes as CP7 starts
WEBApr 3, 2024 · Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines is predicting that Control Period 7 will mean meeting the challenges of ‘climate change, train performance, industry revenue and reform’.. Control Period 7 began on 1 April, and this five year budget is expected to be the last for Network Rail in its present form, because NR is set to become Great British Railways within the next two or three years.
Regulator approves £43.1 billion Network Rail budget
WEBOct 31, 2023 · Updated 09.30. Network Rail’s spending plans for Control Period 7, which begins in April, have been given the green light by the Office of Rail and Road.. The budget of £43.1 billion consists of £38.5 billion for England and Wales, and £4.6 billion for Scotland.
Great British Railways back on track - Railnews
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · Transport secretary Mark Harper announces plans to set up GBR as the railway's new 'guiding mind' and enhance the role of the private sector. He also reveals details on ticketing reforms, demand-based pricing and open access operators.
Report claims possible rethink over National Rail Contracts
WEBNov 20, 2023 · The government is said to be poised to reintroduce a degree of commercial freedom in National Rail Contracts, with the intention of allowing operators to increase profits.. It is reported that the owners of operators are urging the government to loosen the tight restrictions of the present contracts.
New hope for industrial peace on railways - Railnews
WEBNov 8, 2023 · The RMT and the Rail Delivery Group have announced what appears to be a major step forward in resolving the long-running industrial dispute over pay and conditions.. New offers will now be subject to ballots of RMT members at the train operating companies still involved in the dispute, which are most of those in England.