LNER to pilot UK rail ticketing reform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20190 UK: East Coast Main Line operator LNER is to pilot proposed reforms to Great Britain’s fares system from January 2 2020, with tickets going on sale from November 29. Announcing the trial on August 29, the Department for Transport said its aim was to ‘significantly boost customer confidence and flexibility in
West Coast Partnership contract signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20190 UK: The West Coast Partnership contract was formally signed by the Department for Transport and First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Ltd on August 28. The 70:30 joint venture of transport group FirstGroup plc and the Trenitalia UK Ltd subsidiary of Italy’s national railway holding group FS had been named preferred bidder
Ministers accused of HS2 costs cover-up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20190 MINISTERS knew three years ago that the costs of HS2 were going to be higher than the official figure of £55.7 billion, according to reports. It is said that documents seen by the BBC admit that the budget was not enough, although the DfT has continued to maintain that the project
HS2 make or break decision looms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20190 TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps says a ‘go or no-go’ decision will be made about HS2 by the end of the year. The DfT said a review will ‘consider whether and how the project should proceed’, and will take into account the benefits, cost and practicality of building lines between London, Birmingham
First, Trenitalia win West Coast Partnership franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 THE government has awarded the West Coast Partnership to a consortium of FirstGroup and Trenitalia. Transport secretary Grant Shapps and Keith Williams, chair of the Rail Review, have described the deal as ‘vital to deliver the swift introduction of significant benefits for passengers’. The new contract is also designed to ‘fit
FirstGroup replaces Virgin to run West Coast route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 FirstGroup, along with Italian firm Trenitalia, will operate train services on the West Coast Main Line from December 8, the Department for Transport has said. The joint partnership was awarded the West Coast Partnership (WCP) contract, which also includes responsibility for running the first HS2 trains from 2026. But the DfT said
HS2 to Trial Augmented Reality Training Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 United Kingdom: HS2 is using augmented reality to train staff who will work at Old Oak Common station. Once built, it will be one of the busiest train stations in the country. HS2 Ltd is collaborating with SME Pauley, the National College for High Speed Rail and Inventya to create augmented
New pressure on DfT after franchise competition was cancelled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 TWO frustrated bidders for the South Eastern franchise could be set to join the growing number of companies sueing the Department for Transport over its handling of franchise competitions. The DfT has cancelled the competition for South Eastern, with the bidders down to two, saying it had ‘significant concerns that continuing
South Eastern franchise competition cancelled pending Rail Review Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport terminated the competition for the next South Eastern franchise on August 7, saying it had ‘significant concerns’ that continuing with the process ‘would lead to additional costs incurred to the taxpayer, with no certainty that this would deliver envisaged benefits for passengers in a timely
South Eastern franchise competition cancelled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 THE Department for Transport has cancelled the competition for the next South Eastern franchise, and confirmed that the existing contract with Govia will now continue until April 2020. The decision to cancel the bidding has come only days after the High Court rejected an attempt by the DfT to quash
Bid to run Southeastern rail route scrapped Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 Bid to run Southeastern rail route scrapped. Photo: Southeastern. The bid to run Southeastern rail route has been scrapped, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Incumbent operator Southeastern’s rail route contract was due to expire in November, but this has been extended until April 1 next year. The franchise competition was
6 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 Second station funding boost for West Midlands TWO stations in the West Midlands which were closed in January 1965 have moved a significant step closer to being reopened, with news of a £10 million grant from the Department for Transport. Darlaston and Willenhall were closed as part of the Beeching cutbacks,
5 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 High Court refuses to reject claims from frustrated franchise bidders THE HIGH COURT has rejected a government attempt to quash legal challenges from Stagecoach, Virgin and Arriva, which argue that the rejection of four franchise bids in April was unlawful. In each case the reason was the same, because the bidders
29 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 Maynard returns to DfT PAUL Maynard has returned to the DfT as a transport minister, as part of Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle. Grant Shapps had already returned to the Department as the new transport secretary, replacing Chris Grayling. Other new arrivals as ministers at the DfT are Chris Heaton-Harris (replacing Michael Ellis),
Government sets out strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 A strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside to “protect and enhance” the amount of plants, trees and wildlife alongside Britain’s rail lines has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Ministers expect Network Rail, the government-owned company responsible for managing rail infrastructure, to achieve no net loss of
Industry Insider Week 29 – 11 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 29 for 15–19 July 2019: Refurbished interior of the Class 175 with new carpets and upholstery © Transport for Wales Policy Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Report Shows Progress on
22 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 Upgrade for Cardiff Central announced by DfT THE Department for Transport has announced that up to £58 million has been allocated for an upgrade of Cardiff Central station, but the work will depend on a business case. Although few details have been given, the DfT said the work would ‘ease
Grayling indicates support for Keith Williams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 TRANSPORT secretary Chris Grayling has signalled his support for reducing the railway responsibilities of the DfT, as set out in principle by Rail Review chairman Keith Williams over the past couple of days. Mr Grayling is giving evidence to the Transport Committee. He said: ‘I think the Department should do much less.
Williams reiterates call for UK franchising changes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 UK: Greater accountability and a clear customer focus are the principal requirements for reform of the UK rail sector, according to Keith Williams, the independent chairman of the rail review established by Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling in the wake of the May 2018 timetable change debacle. Ahead of
Industry Insider Week 28 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 28 for 08–12 July 2019: Jazz train for Trenitalia © Railway-News Rolling Stock British Rail Class 720 Aventra EMU for Abellio Greater Anglia © Bombardier Greater Anglia’s Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing The first of the
Report Shows Progress on Diversity in Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 DfT: Published on 11 July a report has shown strong progress is being made in boosting the number of apprenticeships in under-represented groups within the transport industry. Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Transport & Rail Sector Diversity The Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce’s (STAT) 3-year progress report shows BAME representation in
DfT concedes that franchising is reaching the end of the line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 A NEW and much reduced rail franchising schedule published by the Department for Transport appears to concede that franchising in its present form is coming to an end. In past years, the schedule, first produced in 2013, showed timelines for all present and future franchises, together with the dates when ITTs,
DfT: 150 Million GBP for Gatwick Airport Station Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced upcoming renovation works to Gatwick Airport train station. It says it will make 150 million GBP (167 million euros | 188 million USD) available for the works. The funds will go towards upgrades such as 5 new lifts, 8 escalators and widening
Greater Anglia’s Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The 111 British Rail Class 720 electric multiple units Bombardier has been building for Greater Anglia have entered the testing phase. British Rail Class 720 Aventra EMU for Abellio Greater Anglia © Bombardier Bombardier Aventra Testing Comprised of 665 vehicles in total, the first of the Bombardier Aventra trains will run at 110mph
£20 million fund to help disabled rail passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 Disabled rail passengers will benefit from a £20 million fund to boost accessibility, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. Railway station operators will be able to bid for a share of the investment for small-scale improvements such as textured paving, handrails and raising platform heights. Disabled rail passengers will benefit from a
RMT prepares for national rail strike ballot over pensions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 THE first national rail strike for more than 20 years could be looming, as one result of the unresolved dispute over the railway pensions deficit. The RMT said it was now preparing for a national ballot of its members. The union said it had written to transport secretary Chris Grayling, the
13 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20190 Southeastern rescue deal THE Southeastern franchise has been extended until 10 November at least, after two months of talks between Southeastern’s owner Govia and the Department for Transport. Time had been running out for the negotiations, and without an agreement the DfT would have been forced to take over as ‘operator
Southeastern deal unresolved as deadline approaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20190 THE Department for Transport remains locked in talks with Govia over another extension to the Southeastern franchise, barely two weeks before the present contract is due to end. It was in June 2017 that the DfT announced that four bidders had been shortlisted for South Eastern. They were Govia, Stagecoach, Trenitalia
7 June: News in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20190 Frankenstein A second rail union has called for privatisation to be reversed in the wake of a Transport Focus survey of how much passengers trust the railway industry, which left Southern trailing the list. However, the percentage of users who do trust Southern has risen from 17 per cent to
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”
Legal action over ‘inappropriate’ risks in new West Coast franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 UK: The West Coast Trains Partnership joint venture of Stagecoach Group (50%), SNCF Holding (30%) and Virgin (20%) confirmed on May 24 that it had begun legal action against the Department for Transport. This follows DfT’s decision to disqualify it from bidding for the West Coast Partnership contract covering the
Doncaster hub prepares to maintain Azuma fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 UK: Hitachi Rail Ltd is ramping up maintenance activity at Agility Trains East’s new Doncaster depot as the roll-out of Class 800/801 Azuma trainsets begins on the East Coast Main Line. The first Azuma entered service on May 15, and four more were being used for driver training in late
HS2 has ‘fundamental flaws’ says Lords committee Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20190 THE project to build high speed lines linking London with the midlands and north of England needs a ‘major rethink’, according to the Economic Affairs Committee of the House of Lords. The Committee has criticised HS2 on previous occasions, and its latest report casts new doubts on the scheme, which it
Hitachi Azuma Enters Service for LNER Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20190 The cutting-edge Azuma trains, which Hitachi Rail has manufactured at its site in Newton Aycliffe, have entered service on the East Coast Main Line. The first Hitachi Azuma trains begin operating on the East Coast Main Line © DfT The first Azuma (Class 800) trains will run between London and Leeds. Over the
Stagecoach goes to court over East Midlands franchise disqualification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20190 UK: Stagecoach Group commenced legal action against the Department for Transport on May 8, preventing the award of the next East Midlands franchise to NS subsidiary Abellio which had been named the preferred bidder on April 10. The initial 10-day standstill period had already been extended, and was due to
Crossrail costs were boosted by lack of ‘realistic plan’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 THE National Audit Office says the way that the Crossrail project was planned meant that costs were increased unnecessarily. In a report published today, the NAO says: ‘The compressed schedule, the contractual model, the loss of downward pressure on costs, and the absence of a realistic plan were set against an
Branson says franchise competitions should be cancelled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20190 VIRGIN founder Sir Richard Branson has called for all outstanding Department for Transport franchise competitions to be scrapped until the recommendations of the Williams Rail Review have been published in the autumn. He has also claimed that four current franchises are ’struggling’. Virgin is one of four companies which have had
Coming up in the May 2019 issue of The RM: Branson: Virgin Trains name could disappear Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 VIRGIN Group founder Sir Richard Branson has expressed shock at the disqualification from bidding, and has admitted the bold Virgin name, which has been on the side of trains for 22 years, could disappear. Virgin ‘lost’ the West Coast Main Line (WCML) franchise in 2012 to First Group, but in the
Coming up in the May 2019 issue of The RM: Abellio awarded East Midlands franchise – after DfT disqualifies incumbent Stagecoach Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 A decision by the Department for Transport (DfT) to award the East Midlands rail franchise to Abellio in the face of the disqualification of incumbent Stagecoach could have far reaching effects on rail franchising. The decision could lead to the Virgin Trains name disappearing, company founder Sir Richard Branson has
SNCF may challenge Chris Grayling in court over pensions row Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 THE rejection of four franchise bids over pension liabilities could lead to a legal challenge from the national French operator SNCF. The Department for Transport announced on 10 April that bids from Stagecoach for East Midlands, South Eastern and West Coast Partnership had been rejected because they had attempted to change
DfT response to Stagecoach ‘vague and incomplete’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 Updated 12.50 THE Department for Transport has responded to the demand from Stagecoach Group for a ‘prompt, full and transparent response to help restore public confidence’ after three franchise bids from the Group were rejected on the grounds that they attempted to reduce pensions risk. It had been reported that the deadline
DfT responds to Stagecoach demands over bid rejections Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 Posted 17th April 2019 | DfT responds to Stagecoach demands over bid rejections THE Department for Transport has responded to the demand from Stagecoach Group for a ‘prompt, full and transparent response to help restore public confidence’ after three franchise bids from the Group were rejected on the
Flex: The go-anywhere train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 With so many new trains being delivered and electrification schemes shelved, Porterbrook and Brush Traction are using their engineering expertise to convert surplus Thameslink commuter trains into ‘go-anywhere’ bi-mode trains. Ben Jones visits Loughborough to see how the project is progressing. When you’ve invested millions of pounds in maintaining and updating
DfT deadline for pensions explanation is just hours away Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 THE Department for Transport has until 16.00 today to respond to the demand from Stagecoach Group for a ‘prompt, full and transparent response to help restore public confidence’ after three franchise bids from the Group were rejected on the grounds that they attempted to reduce pensions risk. Both Stagecoach and its
DfT franchise pensions statement now awaited Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 Updated 10.00 17 April THE Department for Transport was reported to have had until 16.00 on 16 April to respond to the demand from Stagecoach Group for a ‘prompt, full and transparent response to help restore public confidence’ after three franchise bids from the Group were rejected on the grounds that
Stagecoach demands ‘full and transparent explanation’ over pensions ruling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20190 THE decision by the DfT to reject three franchise bids from Stagecoach Group on the grounds that its proposals were ‘non-compliant’ may have triggered a legal battle. Stagecoach was told that its attempts to reduce the risks it would face over staff pensions were unacceptable, and its bids for East Midlands,
Franchises face growing pensions pressure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20190 THE rejection of three franchise bids involving Stagecoach Group has brought a worsening railway pensions crisis into the open. It may have also deepened the divisions between the Government and franchise-holders. The Department for Transport said Stagecoach had tried to change the rules underlying bids for East Midlands, South Eastern and
South Eastern franchise award delayed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 UK: The start of the next South Eastern passenger franchise has been delayed ‘while we make a decision on the competition’, Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling confirmed to parliament on April 9. The Department for Transport is negotiating a short-term extension to its current agreement with Govia. This would
Stagecoach disqualified from three franchises in pension dispute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 UK: Stagecoach Group has been disqualified from the Department for Transport’s three current passenger franchise competitions, the company announced on April 10. Incumbent Stagecoach had been shortlisted for the East Midlands franchise, which the DfT announced on April 10 had been won by Abellio, and for the West Coast Partnership contract
Bimode and hydrogen trains as Abellio wins next East Midlands franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport named Abellio as the winner of the next East Midlands passenger franchise on April 10. Formal award is subject to a regulatory standstill period. The contract is due to begin on August 18 2019 and run until at least August 22 2027. The franchisee is to
Franchise ban for Stagecoach: Abellio wins East Midlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 STAGECOACH has been banned from bidding for three rail franchises, in a clash with the Department for Transport over pension risks. Abellio has been awarded the East Midlands franchise, and will take over from Stagecoach in August. The surprise move by the Department for Transport means that Stagecoach is now also
MPs ‘alarmed’ over Crossrail delays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 ► Warning signs were ‘missed or ignored’ ► Failure to identify root causes is ‘unacceptable’ ► Shortcomings in DfT’s project management ► Committee ‘not convinced’ that line will open in 2020 THE delays to Crossrail and its spiralling costs are ‘unacceptable’, a committee of MPs has concluded. The Commons
‘No clear consensus’ for renationalisation angers RMT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 THE possibility of reviving British Rail appears to have been ruled out by Keith Williams, as he launched the second stage of the consultation which is part of his Rail Review for the DfT. Speaking in London at the Accelerate Rail conference, he said: ‘We asked passengers if changes to ownership
DfT should stop ‘intervening’ in railway affairs–RDG chief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20190 THE railway needs a new organisation to stop the industry being used as a political football, according to Rail Delivery Group chief executive Paul Plummer. Mr Plummer is responding to the government’s call for contributions to Keith Williams’ ‘root and branch’ rail review, which has been sponsored by the Department for
Coming up in the March issue of The RM: Vivarail unveils hydrogen D-train as DfT backs green rail schemes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20190 VIVARAIL is offering a hydrogen-powered variant of its ‘D-Train’ upcycled multiple unit, having developed diesel, battery and hybrid versions. The hydrogen train will follow the design of the Transport for Wales Class 230 fleet, with two driving motor cars powered by Hoppecke batteries. The only difference being instead of a diesel
Network Rail launches sale of Cardiff Valley Lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20190 EXCLUSIVE Network Rail has launched the process of selling the 137km of Valley Lines routes in south Wales to the Welsh Government. The proposed deal, which has been notified to key people in the railway industry, is the first sale of its kind since Railtrack was created in 1994. When it has gone