ORR Approves Operation of Grand Union Trains on Great Western Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the introduction of Grand Union Trains between London, Cardiff and South West Wales from the end of 2024. This service will be run by a new open access operator, Grand Union Trains, thus bringing competition to the the Great Western Main Line
Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote at Rail Industry Forum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote Address at Annual Rail Industry Forum Huw Merriman MP, the Minister of State (Rail and HS2) at the Department for Transport, is to give a keynote address at this year’s Rail Industry Forum, where there will also be an important update on the Rail Transformation Programme. Rail
ORR, Güney Galler’e açık erişimi onayladı Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 Açık erişim hizmetleri, bundan iki yıl sonra ilk kez Great Western Ana Hattında çalışmaya başlayacak.Demiryolu ve Karayolu Ofisi, Grand Union Trains tarafından Aralık 2024'ten itibaren Londra, Cardiff ve Carmarthen arasında günde beş tren çalıştırma başvurusunu onayladı. ORR, Network Rail'in yeterli yedek yol olmayacağına dair itirazlarını reddetti. Trenler ayrıca Bristol Parkway, Severn Tünel
Rail reforms ‘only way’ to make pay rises possible—Minister Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Pay disputes ++ The transport secretary Mark Harper has warned that railway industry reforms are essential if pay is to be increased, and that he has no ‘bottomless pit of taxpayers' money to throw at this problem’. Among the reforms being called for are changes to working practices at Network Rail
RMT members vote for more strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Strikes vote ++ The RMT has welcomed a majority vote by its rail industry members to continue strikes for up to another six months. The law had required a new ballot to be held, and the union said the average turnout among the staff of Network Rail and 14 operators
Arriva Netherlands Launches Night Train Service to Schiphol Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Arriva Netherlands has announced that it will start operating its first night trains from Maastricht to Schiphol on 16 December. This weekly service will operate on a Friday night through to Saturday morning, connecting Maastricht in the south of the Netherlands with several major cities, as well as with Schiphol Airport. A
Sudden u-turn on strikes as optimism grows Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20220 The RMT has performed a sudden u-turn by cancelling three imminent national strikes. The unexpected change of heart, just before a weekend, has come too late to save train services during the next few days which had been cut back sharply by operators expecting mass walkouts, with the first set for
It’s official: Great British Railways will be delayed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 Transport secretary Ann-Marie Trevelyan has confirmed that legislation to create Great British Railways will be postponed at least until next year. She was answering questions from members of the Commons Transport Select Committee, and refused to be drawn on a revised timetable. The Committee was also told that it is possible for
Operators call for large increase in rail freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 Train operators are calling for the volume of freight carried by rail to be trebled by 2050. The call has come from Rail Partners, which is a successor to the Rail Delivery Group and lobbies on behalf of the operators for the greatest possible amount of commercial freedom, now that franchises
Government names railway schemes for funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 The government has unveiled a Growth Plan which includes lower taxes, new ‘investment zones’ and investment in infrastructure. This features 86 schemes to improve roads, and 10 for railways. The rail schemes included in the Plan have previously been proposed, and in some cases work on them has already begun. They are
Alstom to Supply 17 Additional Coradia Stream Electric Trains in Romania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 The Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) has contracted Alstom to supply an additional 17 Coradia Stream inter-regional trains. Alstom will also provide 15 years of associated maintenance services for the vehicles. These trains will supplement the 20 Coradia Stream trains that were ordered under the same contract in March 2022. The final configuration,
ASLEF to stage two more strikes at 12 train operators: now RMT to strike as well Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 Update: The RMT has also announced a strike of its members at 14 operators on 1 October. Train operators have urged the drivers’ union ASLEF not to go ahead with two more strikes at 12 train operators on 1 and 5 October. The Rail Delivery Group said: ‘These strikes will once again
RMT to strike again this month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 The RMT has declared two 24-hour strikes this month, one of which will coincide with action at 12 operators by ASLEF drivers. The new dates on which around 40,000 RMT members will strike are 15 and 17 September, and there will be additional walkouts in separate disputes at Hull Trains and
Demiryolu anlaşmazlığı olarak adlandırılan yeni grevler devam ediyor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 ASLEF üyeleri, 12 Eylül'de 15 operatörlerinde ödeme konusunda greve gidecekler ve İngiltere'deki demiryollarına yeni bir kesinti turu getirecekler. İskoçya ve Galler'deki şehirlerarası hizmetler de etkilenecek.Büro ve yönetim kademelerinde çalışan TSSA üyeleri de 26 Eylül öğlen saatlerinden itibaren 24 saat boyunca dokuz operatörden ayrılıyor. ASLEF, tren sürücülerinin yüzde 96'sını temsil ettiğini söylüyor.
Avanti makes u-turn over Shropshire trains axe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Through services are running between Shrewsbury, Telford, Wellington and London, after Avant West Coast said it had found the ‘resources to run daily trains’. Avanti services between London and Shrewsbury were to be withdrawn as part of wide-ranging service cuts which began on Sunday. Avanti blamed the cuts on ‘unofficial’ strike
Avanti crisis deepens as city leaders say cuts are a ‘national outrage’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20220 City and business leaders on the West Coast Main Line have sent a letter of protest to transport secretary Grant Shapps after Avanti West Coast said it was cutting back its timetables, with trains on most lines running once an hour at best from Sunday. There will be very few services on
War of words with union after Avanti announces service cuts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 Avanti West Coast has announced a sharp reduction of its services from Sunday, saying that staff absence is making the current timetable unreliable. But the RMT is denying that absence is the cause of the problems, and is demanding a meeting with transport secretary Grant Shapps to discuss the situation. Avanti
Shapps calls for driverless trains as condition of TfL funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20220 Transport for London has been offered a ‘final’ funding offer from the government which is intended to see TfL through to 2024, when it is expected to become largely self-funding again. The amount is not known, but transport commissioner Andy Byford had said TfL would need £927 million for the rest
Rail union calls for end of private rail industry profit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 The general secretary of the TSSA has called for ‘a new financial settlement’ which would end private profit in the rail industry and set ‘fair fares’. Manual Cortes’ comments were made as all three main unions are planning more walkouts during August in the dispute over pay, working conditions and jobs,
UK: Network Rails Begins Legal Consultation with Trade Unions Regarding Maintenance Reforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 Network Rail has formally begun the legal consultation process with the necessary trade unions regarding its planned maintenance reforms. A formal meeting took place on 28 July for the railway network infrastructure owner and manager to discuss the implementation of its proposed changes to working practices. Both parties will now agree
Network Rail takes first step towards jobs reform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 A legal consultation with the rail unions has been started by Network Rail to discuss maintenance reforms which include cutting about 1,900 jobs. Network Rail believes it can achieve the target using a combination of voluntary severance, ‘natural wastage’ such as workers retiring, and making other jobs within the company available
Britanya’da iktidar grev kırıcılığı ve sendikalara demir yumruk peşinde, demiryolu … haber by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Britanya'da iktidardaki Muhafazakar Parti'nin liderliği, dolayısıyla başbakanlık için yarışan iki aday her konuda çatışıp grevleri yasaklamak konusunda sözbirliği ederken, demiryolları işçileri hazirandaki üç günlük grevin ardından bugün yeniden greve gitti. Enflasyon yazın yüzde 9.4'e ulaşıp çift hanelere koşarken işverenin ücretlere yüzde 4'lük zam teklifini reddeden sendikanın çağrısıyla demiryollarında 40 binden
Train operators make bid for partnership role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Train operating companies have launched a new organisation, designed to emphasise the role of the private sector when Great British Railways takes over in 2024. Rail Partners is a partial replacement for the Rail Delivery Group, while the rest of the RDG’s functions, such as managing the National Rail website and
Public Dissatisfied with RMT Union Approach Says Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Network Rail has said that the public was dissatisfied with how the RMT union was conducting its negotiations, but backed modernisation reforms. A poll of 2,031 UK adults was conducted by Yonder between 1–3 July, which asked about opinions on the recent rail strikes, pay and modernisation of the railway. The result
ORR Publishes Annual Health and Safety Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has said that one of the central messages of its annual report on health and safety was that the rail industry should remain “focused on the basics of health and safety management as it prepares for reform and substantial change”. The annual report covers
Rail Freight Group Conference: Growth Opportunities to Dominate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Growth Opportunities to Dominate Agenda at 30th Rail Freight Group Conference As the rail sector enters a period of transition, underscored by the introduction of the Great British Railways (GBRTT) which is overseeing rail transport from 2023, rail freight industry leaders will convene on Wednesday 5th October 2022 to explore growth
RMT to consider Network Rail pay offer today Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Network Rail has proposed an improved pay offer during talks with the RMT union, following the three days of national strikes last month. The full details have not been released, but Network Rail said the offer was worth ‘more than 5 per cent’, although it depends on the union accepting reforms
RMT considering Network Rail pay offer today Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Network Rail has proposed an improved pay offer during talks with the RMT union, following the three days of national strikes last month. The full details have not been released, but Network Rail said the offer was worth ‘more than 5 per cent’, although it depends on the union accepting reforms
Operators appeal to ASLEF after strike vote at eight TOCs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Headlines ++ ASLEF urged not to go ahead with strikes at train operators ++ More industrial action threatened at Network Rail after TSSA ballots++ MPs approve controversial law change allowing agency workers to replace strikers ASLEF members at eight train operators in England have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute
Shortlist announced for headquarters of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Six English towns and cities in the Midlands and North have been shortlisted to be the new headquarters of Great British Railways, which is expected to start work as the industry’s new ‘guiding mind’ in April 2024. The six on the shortlist are Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and York, and
Second national rail walkout after new talks fail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Train services are being reduced to emergency timetables on main lines for a second day after a new round of talks between the RMT, Network Rail and train operating companies failed to make progress. The dispute, over jobs and pay, means that today’s strike will disrupt services in every part of
Shapps says rail strikes are ‘incredible act of self-harm’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Transport secretary Grant Shapps has spoken out against the impending rail strikes during a visit to Hornsey depot in north London. The depot is run by Siemens, and used to maintain the large fleets of Siemens units which run on Govia Thameslink Railway. Mr Shapps has declined to hold direct talks with
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
UK Minister of State for Transport to Deliver Keynote Address Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 UK Minister of State for Transport to deliver keynote address as transport ticketing specialists come together from across the world. Transport Ticketing Global 2022, 28-29 June 2022, Olympia, London, UK Wendy Morton MP, UK Minister of State for Transport will present the keynote opening address live at Transport Ticketing Global on 28
Queen’s speech leaves GBR plans vague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 The Railway Industry Association has welcomed the Transport Bill announced in the Queen's Speech, which includes plans to ‘improve’ the railway industry. Prince Charles said: ‘Her Majesty's Government will improve transport across the United Kingdom, delivering safer, cleaner services and enabling more innovation. Legislation will be introduced to modernise rail services
UK: ORR to Strengthen Scrutiny of Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20220 The UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched its business plan for 2022/23, which includes details on how it plans to more closely scrutinise the work of Network Rail, as well as that of National Highways. ORR safety inspector © ORR This is in response to reforms taking place due to
Alstom Signs Contract for First Passenger Trains in Romania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract worth roughly 270 million euros (295.78m USD) with the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) to deliver 20 Coradia Stream electric inter-regional trains. Coradia Stream electric inter-regional train © Alstom These will be the first passenger trains Alstom has manufactured for operation in Romania, having spent 30 years providing
Scotland: First Rails of Levenmouth Rail Link Are Laid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 Progress on the Levenmouth Rail Link is moving ahead of plan as preparatory work at Thornton Junction North provided an early opportunity to put down the first new sections of rail. First rails laid on Levenmouth Rail Link project © Network Rail In total, 19 kilometres of double track will be installed to
Shenhao Chairman Elected at Zhejiang Entrepreneur Award Ceremony Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 Shenhao Chairman Chen Rushen was elected at the 2021 Annual Fengyun Zhejiang Entrepreneur Award Ceremony Held in Hangzhou. On the evening of January 13, 2022, the annual grand ceremony of Zhejiang economic circle — the 2021 Annual Fengyun Zhejiang Entrepreneur Award Ceremony was held was held in Hangzhou. It is known
Suudi Arabistan’da kadın makinistler: 30 kadın tren sürücüsü olarak işe alınacak, 28 … haber by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 41 dakika önce Kaynak, Getty ImagesFotoğraf altı yazısı, Kadınlar için ilk defa makinist ilanı veriliyor Suudi Arabistan'da 30 kadın makinist almak için ilan veren bir demiryolu şirketine 28 bin kadın başvurdu. Başarılı adaylar bir yıllık eğitimden sonra Mekke ile Medine arasındaki hızlı trenleri kullanacak. Kadınların işgücüne katılım oranı en düşük olan ülkelerden biri
TOCs call for minimum controls Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20220 TOCs call for minimum controls as part of ‘levelling-up’ The government's Levelling Up white paper has prompted responses from many parts of the rail industry, with the passenger operators calling for as much freedom as possible when Great British Railways takes over. Rail Delivery Group director general Andy Bagnall said: ‘The
Frauscher China Celebrates 10-Year Presence in China’s Railway Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 The year 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of Frauscher China since its establishment in 2011. This milestone represents not only a moment of celebrations of all employees together at the Frauscher China office in Beijing, but also an opportunity to look back at all achievements in the Chinese railway industry. From the
DfT confirms 3.8% rail fares increase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20210 DfT confirms 3.8% rail fares increase: 'far from fair', says CBT The DfT has confirmed that regulated rail fares will rise by 3.8 per cent in March, saying the the increase, based on last July's RPI, had been 'capped to prevent high increases for passengers', and that 1 per cent will
Great British Railways invites stakeholder contributions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20210 The transition team setting up Great British Railways has called for evidence from stakeholders. Views are being invited on how rail can 'boost the economy, level up the regions and deliver environmentally sustainable transport'. The call for evidence will last for eight weeks, and run until 4 February. Network Rail chief executive
Commons calls for rethink on Integrated Rail Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20210 MPs have voted in favour of further work on the Integrated Rail Plan, which involves cutting the eastern leg of HS2 back to East Midlands Parkway and shortening a new high speed line running west to east in the north. The Midland Main Line is to be electrified in full,
Arriva Group Signs Six-Year National Rail Contract with DfT for Chiltern Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20210 Arriva Group has signed a new six-year National Rail Contract with the Department for Transport for its Chiltern Railways train operating company. The new contract will come into effect on 31 December 2021. National Rail Contracts differ from previous franchise agreements as they remove the revenue risk from the operating company.
Rail Passenger Service Contracts Day Announced for UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20210 Next month (November), the first phase of industry engagement on the UK’s new passenger service contracts (PSCs) will begin. PSCs are being introduced as a new way for the private and public sector to work together following the collapse of the franchising system. These contracts, part of the reforms proposed in
Railway industry prepares to shed jobs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20210 PLANS for a voluntary severance scheme within the railway industry have been unveiled by the Rail Delivery Group. The RDG says it is the industry's response to 'post-pandemic challenges', but the RMT has reacted angrily, saying that it has not agreed. The industry says it is responding to 'different passenger needs'
Train firm stripped of franchise over failure to declare £25m of taxpayer cash Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 Train operator Southeastern has been stripped of its franchise after failing to declare more than £25 million of taxpayer funding, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Elodie Brian, the chief financial officer of transport firm Go-Ahead – the majority owner of the rail firm’s parent company Govia – has
Southeastern renationalised after £25m ‘contract breach’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 THE Department for Transport is to renationalise Southeastern by transferring the contract to the Operator of Last Resort. It is the third former franchise to be taken back under full public control. The DfT says Southeastern, which is owned by Govia, did not declare over £25 million of taxpayers' money.
Southeastern renationalised after �£25m ‘contract breach’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 THE Department for Transport is to renationalise Southeastern by transferring the contract to the Operator of Last Resort. It is the third former franchise to be taken back under full public control. The DfT says Southeastern, which is owned by Govia, did not declare over £25 million of taxpayers' money.
Southeastern renationalised after 25m pounds ‘contract breach’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 THE Department for Transport is to renationalise Southeastern by transferring the contract to the Operator of Last Resort. It is the third former franchise to be taken back under full public control. The DfT says Southeastern, which is owned by Govia, did not declare over £25 million of taxpayers' money. This
Rail Industry Experts Call on UK Government to Begin Implementing Fare Reforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20210 Keith Williams, Chair of the Williams Rail Review and former boss of British Airways, has warned that it’s now or never to radically overhaul and simplify Britain’s confusing and outdated rail fares system. Speaking at an industry event organised by the Institute for Government to look at how the UK government
Train passengers to get indication of rail fare rises Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20210 Photo: PA Train passengers will get an indication this week of how much ticket prices may rise, amid calls for fares to be frozen. The cap on the annual increase in most regulated rail fares is normally linked to the previous July’s Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of inflation. This year’s figure
Demand for trains will fully recover from pandemic – Heaton-Harris Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20210 Demand for train travel will return to pre-pandemic levels despite currently lagging behind car use, a minister has insisted. Department for Transport (DfT) figures show the number of journeys being made by train in Britain is approximately 57% of what it was before the coronavirus crisis, while car use has
Union calls for ‘rail rethink’ in wake of MPs’ report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20210 A HIGHLY critical rail report from a committee of MPs published today says the Department for Transport faces 'an extremely challenging and uncertain environment in which to implement its proposed reforms'. In response, the RMT union has called for an 'urgent' government rethink. The Public Accounts Committee says the English rail
Flexible Season Tickets Launch in England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20210 English commuters are now able to purchase flexible season tickets. These can be used for travel from 28 June. This is in response to the long-term decline of traditional season ticket use, with a change in working practices accelerated by Covid-19. Image courtesy of Network Rail The introduction of these new flexible tickets
New part time season tickets go on sale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20210 THE first part-time season tickets have gone on sale today, and will be valid from next Monday, 28 June. The Department for Transport said the paperless tickets will allow travel on any eight days in a 28-day period, with passengers able to tap smartcards or scan mobiles at the station. There
ORR Begins UK Rail Infrastructure Planning for 2024–2029 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched the 2023 Periodic Review (PR23) – the process for determining the funding needed for Britain’s rail network from 2024–2029 – in an open letter. The ORR evaluates the objectives put forward by the governments of England and Wales, and Scotland, the principal
Rail Industry Warns Against Cutting Domestic Air Passenger Duty Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20210 The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has warned that a cut in domestic air passenger duty (APD) would see thousands of passengers shift from rail to air and undermine Britain’s carbon reduction targets. In its response to the government’s consultation on aviation tax reform, which proposes reducing the levy passengers pay on
Train operators protest at prospect of air duty cuts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20210 TRAIN operators are protesting over a government proposal to reduce Air Passenger Duty on domestic flights. The idea forms part of the government’s consultation on aviation tax reform. The Rail Delivery Group says its research shows that a 50 per cent cut in the duty could result in 222,000 fewer rail journeys
In Depth: The Government’s Plans to Reform Britain’s Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20210 On 20 May 2021 the UK government published Great British Railways – The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail. The positive take-away is, many of the ideas in this white paper are broadly good and show a real awareness of the problems the sector faces. Some Background The Williams Rail Review was originally launched in
Arriva Submits First Open Access Rail Application in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20210 Arriva Group is filing an application to operate regional rail open access night services in the Netherlands. This has been made possible thanks to new European legislation. The operating model means the train operator carries all the associated costs and risks with the services, without any government concession. Arriva WINK train test
Railway-News Magazine Issue 2 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20210 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 2 2021 Is Here! The second issue of the Railway-News e-magazine of 2021 celebrates the return of real world events by taking a look at what’s in store at RailLive this year. Consequently, this issue has a UK bent, with an in-depth feature on the government’s proposals
Rail reforms ‘will make train journeys cheaper and more punctual’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20210 Photo: GOV.UK Reforms to Britain’s railways will make train services cheaper and more punctual, MPs have heard. Flexible tickets, which will offer savings on certain routes for people who travel to work two or three times a week, will be at least “20% cheaper” than current monthly tickets, Transport Secretary Grant
TransPennine Upgrade moves forward with further funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20210 THE government is announcing further investment of £317 million to move the TransPennine Upgrade forward, after an earlier commitment last year to spend £589 million on increasing capacity. However, it emerged in January that the money would not be enough to pay for electrification as well, but today’s additional funding will
Rail union leaders and politicians question railway reform plans, accusing the Government of “papering over the cracks” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 Labour said the new reform plans raised more questions than answers while a campaign group accused ministers of “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”. Manuel Cortes, leader of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association, said: “The Conservatives have admitted that their Frankenstein privatisation experiment on our railways has failed and the franchising
Government Announces Sweeping Reforms to the Railways in Britain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 The UK government has announced sweeping reforms, the Williams-Shapps Plan, the how the railways work in Britain. Under this plan, the government will set up a new public body called Great British Railways. This purpose of this body is to bring together what is currently a fragmented system. It will own
UK Rail services to unify under state-owned body, Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps. Control of trains and track will be brought under a new public sector body named Great British Railways (GBR) as part of sweeping reforms, the Department for Transport has announced. Issue date: Thursday May 20, 2021. Photo: PA Media The creation of a
Radical reforms lay foundation for ‘modern, green railway’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 ► Concessions will replace franchises► New industry body to absorb Network Rail► Fares shakeup includes part time seasons► White Paper to be presented to ParliamentTHE long-delayed reform of the railways has begun, with confirmation from the Department for Transport that franchises will be replaced by concessions, and control will be given to a
Imminent Williams Review could spark major industrial unrest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20210 REPORTS that the much-delayed Williams Review of the railway industry – now apparently renamed the ‘Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail’– could be published this week have sparked protests from the RMT union, which is predicting ‘a tsunami of cuts’ and widespread job losses. The main planks of Keith Williams’ reforms are said
Williams rail review quietly renamed by DfT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20210 THE long-awaited Rail Review commissioned from Keith Williams by the Department for Transport in the autumn of 2018 has gained a new official co-author and title. The Review has been repeatedly delayed and is now at least 18 months behind schedule, with the Covid-19 pandemic adding to the hold up. It
Survey claims to reveal post-lockdown travel patterns Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20210 THE Campaign for Better Transport is predicting that few longer-term changes to travel patterns are likely after the pandemic, quoting a survey of transport users carried out in March. If the survey is right, public transport will continue to provide almost half the journeys, with cars in a narrowly dominant position,
What Biden’s American Jobs Plan Means for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 US President Joe Biden has announced how it plans to invest in infrastructure, including rail, in his administration’s American Jobs Plan, which will see a 2 trillion USD investment over the next eight years, equating to roughly 1 percent of GDP. In the White House statement the administration said that despite
MPs call for 30-year electrification programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20210 THE government should launch a 30-year programme of railway electrification if it is to meet the legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to the House of Commons Transport Committee. The Committee’s chair has also criticised the continuing use of trains by some operators which are