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  • Rail update on South Western Railway

    Provides an update on South Western Railway and outlines precautionary measures being taken by the department to ensure the continuation of services.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government reassures GTR staff over jobs

    Government reassures GTR on-board staff about their role in future franchises.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • More powers for northern authorities to manage rail services

    Major step towards devolution of rail services in the north after a new agreement was signed giving local authorities more say in how they are run.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More seats, more services and new trains for East Coast passengers

    East Coast franchise awarded to Inter City Railways, a consortium of Stagecoach and Virgin.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transpennine Express to be brought into operator of last resort

    Transport Secretary has announced he will not renew or extend Transpennine Express's contract.

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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Rail review update

    Outlines recommendations from the recent rail review.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major boost for East Anglia as government confirms ambitious ‘Norwich in 90’ plans

    Plans for 90-minute journeys between Norwich and London, state of the art trains and 180 extra services a week in next East Anglia rail franchise.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the South Western network

    South Western rail franchise competition specification documents released for bidders.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • West Coast marks new partnership model for rail

    New trains, more seats, simplified fares and more frequent services on the West Coast Main Line.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Northern Rail conference

    Speech discussing rail advancements, spending and future plans.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transpennine Express's contract will not be renewed or extended

    Secretary of State for Transport statement to Parliament about not renewing Transpennine Express contract.

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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Passengers on track to receive multi-billion pound improvements to services

    Government has agreed a deal with First Capital Connect to continue running important rail commuter services for the next 6 months.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Intellectual Property: Kids Bee Happy

    Kids Bee Happy are entertaining the UK's children through Sand Art, after a registered trade mark helped develop them into a franchise.

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  • Rail merger raises competition concerns

    The CMA has raised concerns on 21 routes between Preston and Scotland under the new award of the West Coast Rail franchise.

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  • West Coast Main Line

    Virgin Rail Group negotiations to remain West Coast Main Line operator commenced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rail update, 29 November 2017

    Announcing a new strategic vision for rail, a consultation on the next Great Western franchise, and an invitation to tender for the South Eastern franchise.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Rail Opportunities Day

    Introducing the UK Rail Opportunities Day, 22 May 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Northern direct award

    Northern Rail will continue to run passenger rail services on the Northern franchise.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • LNER to run East Coast Mainline services from London to Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland

    Train services will continue to run as normal. Your tickets are still valid, your journeys won’t be affected and you do not need to change your journey plans.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Transport Secretary confirms £18 million to protect vital services in Greater Manchester

    Extraordinary funding settlement will enable the city’s transport network to recover from the impact of the pandemic.

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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government