‘Disappointment’ over Avanti contract extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 Transport for the North says it is disappointed that Avanti West Coast has been given a six month extension to its National Rail contract, which has been on Emergency Recovery Measures Agreement terms since 2020, in the wake of controversial service cuts. The decision was announced by the Department for Transport on Friday
Reports say Byford is set to resign from TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 London transport commissioner Andy Byford is poised to resign, it has been reported. Mr Byford has just completed the lengthy process of procuring a financial settlement for Transport for London from the government, and was also responsible for providing transport for hundreds of thousands of people who were in London
Rail Leaders to Shape the Future of Station Development Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 Rail Industry Leaders to Come Together to Help Shape the Future of Station Development with Sustainability Taking Centre Stage An array of rail and property experts will gather in London on 28 June 2022 to debate how rail stations can be developed using the latest innovations and sustainable approaches, and how
Transport for the North’s high speed funding ‘being cut’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20220 Reports are claiming that funding for Transport for the North is set to be slashed, apparently as a result of TfN's criticism of the government's Integrated Rail Plan in November. There has been no official confirmation, but it is being said that although TfN had applied for £104.5 million to
Rail Delivery Group calls for railfreight volumes to treble Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20220 The Rail Delivery Group says there should be a target of trebling rail freight in England and Wales by 2050, so that rail is 'the backbone' of a sustainable zero-carbon transport network. The RDG has made its call in a submission on behalf of independent passenger and freight operators to
National Rail sets out to attract commuters with coffee Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20220 National Rail sets out to attract commuters with coffee Legal facemask requirements end in England today, but train operators will continue to encourage their use, while they remain compulsory on Transport for London services. Meanwhile, National Rail operators are attempting to attract commuters back on board by offering them free coffee,
RMT warns of effects of ‘soaring’ inflation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 RMT warns of effects of 'soaring' inflation Train cleaners working on West Coast services are staging a strike over pay, as cleaners on four contracts in the south east are also being balloted for walkouts. Their union the RMT has warned that 'soaring' inflation means that cleaners are more than £1000
Rail operators welcome lifting of Covid restrictions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 Rail operators welcome lifting of Covid restrictions The instruction to work from home if possible will be withdrawn on 27 January, the Prime Minister has said. Other 'Plan B' rules, including wearing facemasks on public transport, will also be cancelled, although passengers in enclosed spaces are still asked to do so
UK: TfN Launches First Regional Transport Decarbonisation Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20210 Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a transport decarbonisation strategy for the north of England. This outlines the organisation’s target to achieve near-zero carbon emissions from surface transport by 2045, and is the first regional strategy of its kind. Transport for the North (TfN) launches transport decarbonisation strategy © Transport for the
Anger follows publication of Integrated Rail Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20210 THE £96 billion Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands has been greeted with bitter criticism in the north of England. Transport secretary Grant Shapps has decided to cut back the eastern leg of HS2 to terminate at East Midlands Parkway, but a new line will be built from
Most controversial changes scrapped in new Manchester timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20210 Most controversial changes scrapped in new Manchester timetable A NEW timetable for train services in north west England has been confirmed by the Department for Transport. A public consultation was launched at the start of this year, and one of the options proved controversial because it would have ended direct trains
Controversial changes scrapped in new Manchester timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20210 Controversial changes scrapped in new Manchester timetable A NEW timetable for train services in north west England has been confirmed by the Department for Transport. A public consultation was launched at the start of this year, and one of the options proved controversial because it would have ended direct trains between
Prime Minister pledges Northern Powerhouse, but no mention of HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 Prime Minister pledges Northern Powerhouse, but no mention of HS2 Boris Johnson has told his party's conference that the cities of the midlands and north will be 'linked up', and that 'we will do' Northern Powerhouse Rail, but he did not mention the fate of the eastern leg of HS2. He
Northern leaders set out plans to ‘decide and deliver’ transport strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20210 Northern leaders set out plans to 'decide and deliver' transport strategy A conference in Leeds is hearing today how the region's leaders have been putting together plans for a 'new north', but they are warning that their ambitions will need more cash – and more powers devolved from Westminster. Transport for
HS2 Bill for Crewe to Manchester expected soon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 THE government intends to deposit the bill for Phase 2b of HS2 early next year or sooner if possible, according to HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Thurston. The 'western leg' of Phase 2b covers the section between Crewe and Manchester, and the authorising Bill for this will follow the Phase 2a Act
Northern Powerhouse Rail plans submitted on eve of Budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20210 WHAT are being described as ‘final’ recommendations for Northern Powerhouse Rail have been made by leaders in the region, who are urging the government to give its support. Transport for the North has sent its official plan to Westminster, saying that ‘now is not the time to scale back on ambition’. Two
Politicians clash over Transport for the North funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20210 THE Prime Minister has come under fire over an alleged funding cut for Transport for the North. Board papers published by TfN last month said that a letter from the Department for Transport in January had revealed that TfN’s core funding would be reduced by 40 per cent in 2021-22 to
Concern grows over Northern Powerhouse Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20210 A DELAY in publishing the Department for Transport’s Integrated Rail Plan is causing more concern at Transport for the North, whose board is set to be told that improvements to the region’s rail services are also being affected by the uncertainty. TfN had already reacted with dismay in January when cuts
Ministers accused of failing to get a grip on ‘ballooning costs’ of HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20210 Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire Ministers have been accused of failing to “get a grip” on the “ballooning costs” for HS2. Speaking in the Commons, Labour’s shadow transport minister Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi raised concerns that cities such as Leeds could miss out on the benefits of the high-speed rail link. Related articles on
Changing Rail Industry, Digital in the North Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20200 Like most industries, the rail industry is experiencing a tidal wave of digital transformation like never before. From IoT sensors and smart monitoring to paperless records and ticketless gate lines, all kinds of digital breakthroughs are allowing for better network performance, improved safety and enhanced efficiencies. Although not the only initiative
HS2 eastern spur to Leeds ‘in doubt’ as Manchester takes the lead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20200 DOUBTS are growing about the future of the eastern branch of HS2 to the East Midlands and Yorkshire, after HS2 and Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Stephenson said the government was ‘considering the best approach to get the most benefit for Leeds, the North East, and the East Midlands’, while also
Rail industry reacts to end of rail franchising Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20200 Photo: Arriva The rail industry has reacted to the government’s announcement of an end to rail franchising in a major shake-up for the rail network. A series of Emergency Recovery Management Agreements are replacing the current model, focusing on high performance targets, simplifying journeys and address the continuing impact of the
Franchising is Dead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20200 A Conversation with Gareth Dennis In March 2020 the UK Government suspended rail franchise agreements, instead putting in place Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs), paying franchisees a 2 percent management fee to run trains, due to a collapse in passenger numbers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. These EMAs due to
Government asked to invest £5bn in northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20200 TRANSPORT for the North has unveiled its initial plans for a £5 billion ‘Northern Infrastructure Pipeline’, a 30-year investment programme which would support ‘greener’ growth in the region and boost Northern Powerhouse Rail. Some of the projects, which include railways but also roads, active travel and smart ticketing, could be started
£589 million to kick-start rail upgrades across the North Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20200 Improvements to rail services in the north of England will get a £589 million kick-start, the government has announced. The cash injection will go towards electrifying the line between Manchester and Leeds, and doubling the number of tracks on the most congested sections in and around Leeds and Huddersfield. The most
Transpennine boost as £589m budget is announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20200 THE Department for Transport has announced a budget of £589 million to launch work on upgrading the Transpennine main line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester. A Northern Transport Acceleration Council is being set up today, which will be ‘dedicated to accelerating vital infrastructure projects and better connecting communities’ in the north
Transport leaders in north call for 20-year investment plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20200 MEMBERS of Transport for the North are urging the National Infrastructure Commission to include a 20-year sustained programme of rail improvements for the English north and midlands in the forthcoming Integrated Rail Plan, rather than ‘piecemeal’ upgrades. The Commission is providing evidence to the government as the Plan is prepared. TfN says
TransPennine Express under pressure, as performance targets are set Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20200 TRANSPORT for the North has given TransPennine Express new, strict public performance targets, after months of cancellations and other problems. The decision comes only a few days since rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris warned that the Department for Transport was prepared to take action. He told MPs on 4 February: ‘We have been
Long-awaited Oakervee HS2 review is published Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20200 ► Primary advantage is capacity, not speed► Costs remain uncertain, particularly for later phases► HS2 must be part of national rail network► Frequency should drop to 14tph, perhaps 16tph later THE review of HS2 from former HS2 chairman Doug Oakervee has been published, to coincide with the Prime Minister’s statement to
HS2 costs ‘completely out of control’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20200 Those in charge of the HS2 project have been been accused of “fiddling the figures” by the deputy chairman of the project’s review panel. Parliament was “seriously misled” over the costs of HS2, which would be poor value for money and bad for the environment, the former Labour transport spokesman
Northern franchise hangs in the balance after Shapps warning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20190 By Tony Miles The future of the Northern franchise is hanging in the balance after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps addressed the Transport Select Committee on October 16. He said: “I can tell the committee that I have already issued a request for proposals from both Arriva and the
Northern Adds 15 New CAF Civity Trains to Its Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 UK: The City of Liverpool and much of the North West are benefitting from 15 new trains. Northern is making a 500 million GBP investment in 101 new trains. These trains are replacements to Northern’s Pacer fleet, which it is required to remove from service by the end of the
15 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 Man who blocked Eurostar services is jailed A MAN from north London who staged a solitary protest over Brexit and the police by climbing on to a railway tunnel near St Pancras International has been jailed for a year. Terry Maher, 44, of Cubitt Street in London WC1, clambered on to
Nine recommendations for rail in northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 UK: Nine recommendations are set out in a review of the Rail North Partnership between the Department for Transport and Transport for the North which manages the Northern and TransPennine Express passenger franchises. Published on July 19, the review had been commissioned by Leeds City Council Leader Judith Blake and Rail
Sheffield City Region rail vision launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 UK: An ‘ambitious’ Integrated Rail Plan for the Sheffield City Region was launched by Mayor Dan Jarvis on July 18. The plan was produced by the region’s local authorities supported by organisations including Transport for the North. The proposals include a Barnsley Dearne Valley station in Goldthorpe on the Northern Powerhouse
Top Story: Manchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20190 The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have called for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise, accusing it of “consistently failing”. Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham said Transport Secretary Chris Grayling should terminate the franchise as soon as possible. In a joint statement, they said Northern had “consistently failed”
Manchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have called for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise, accusing it of “consistently failing”. Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham said Transport Secretary Chris Grayling should terminate the franchise as soon as possible. In a joint statement, they said Northern had “consistently failed”
HS2 alternatives report is ‘fantasy and fiction’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20190 THE TaxPayers’ Alliance has published its latest arguments against HS2, saying that there are 28 local and regional transport infrastructure projects that could be funded if the High Speed project was scrapped. Former cabinet minister David Davis is launching the TPA report today, which says the latest evidence suggests the costs
Railtex 2019 attracts more than 400 exhibitors from 22 countries Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20190 The UK’s premier exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services takes place in Birmingham this week RAILTEX: More than 400 exhibitors from 22 countries will be converging on the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham for the 14th Railtex international trade fair, organised by Mack Brooks Exhibitions. Covering a full range of railway
Industry Insider Week 16 – 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 15–19 April 2019: Rolling Stock The RRX train, a Siemens Desiro HC, at InnoTrans 2018 © Railway-News RRX Train – a Siemens Mobility Desiro HC – a Success Project Partners of the RRX train, which
Transport for the North Chief Executive Visits Hitachi Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 United Kingdom – The chief executive of Transport for the North, Barry White, visited Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility in County Durham. He was interested to learn how Hitachi Rail is investing in the engineers of tomorrow. A Hitachi Rail Class 800 Azuma at Gleneagles © Chris Watt Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility opened