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Hitachi factory a major boost for British jobs as first IEP train arrives at Southampton.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Multi-billion pound government investment to deliver huge benefits to passengers, create British jobs and boost the economy.
Letter confirming a ministerial direction relating to the withdrawal of Pacer vehicles by 2020.
Letter seeking a ministerial direction in relation to the withdrawal of Pacer vehicles by 2020.
Plans unveiled for rail passengers in the north include a brand new fleet of modern trains.
Baroness Kramer visits Taiwan and Japan to help raise the profile of UK companies and transport expertise.
The first of Britain’s new generation of high-tech passenger trains has started its journey from Japan to the UK.
Existing rail services will be maintained and more seats will be offered in the north of England as part of a plan to secure rolling stock.
An agreement has been reached with with TransPennine Express and Northern Rail that will offer extra rolling stock for the north of England.
New trains to bring more seats and services to passengers travelling between London and the West Midlands.
Government welcomes new carriages for Gatwick Express and Thameslink routes.
Secretary of State for Transport joined military personnel to welcome the ‘For the Fallen’ at Kings Cross Station.
Rail Minister Claire Perry toured a mock-up of Hitachi’s new train, part of the government’s £5.7 billion Intercity Express Programme.
£62 million government investment will see a ‘next generation’ train fleet operating between London and West Midlands.
150 new carriages will increase capacity, create jobs and boost economic growth.
Works will boost capacity and transform the passenger experience.
Up to 300 jobs created in component manufacturing in the north-east.
More than £53 million will be invested so passengers receive seamless mobile broadband connections.
New contract will bring £35 million worth of passenger benefits, including 5,500 extra standard-class seats per day.
The East Coast Intercity Express Programme contract has been financed by Agility Trains East, bringing state-of-the-art trains into service.
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