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First Capital Connect to continue to provide services to start of the new combined Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Government has agreed a deal with First Capital Connect to continue running important rail commuter services for the next 6 months.
Robert Goodwill speaks about rail capacity, passenger satisfaction, the railway supply chain, engineering and the Rail Supply Group.
Patrick McLoughlin visited Dawlish today (7 February 2014) to see for himself the impact of recent bad weather on the rail network.
Crossrail contract to be awarded to Bombardier.
65 trains to be built in Derby, with over 1,000 jobs and around 100 apprenticeships supported in the UK.
Patrick McLoughlin argues that a "no" vote in September’s referendum will secure transport benefits for Scotland.
Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opens Wakefield Westgate’s new £8.6 million train station during tour of region.
A new electric Class 700 train is set to improve the travel experience for passengers and boost the economy.
Explains how HS2 will be an engine for growth in Manchester and across the north west.
Appeals against HS2 have been unanimously dismissed by the Supreme Court.
Pre-qualified bidders for the InterCity East Coast franchise competition announced.
Potential operators of the new East Coast franchise announced.
The Taskforce meets leading figures in Liverpool to ensure the economic benefits of high speed rail are maximised.
Government driving biggest programme of rail modernisation ever.
Airports Commission and Network rail re-classification oral statement.
Network Rail to be classified as central government body in the public sector.
Congested local roads, key points in the strategic road network and rail electrification schemes are set to benefit from funding.
As part of a series of UK-wide visits, HS2 Growth Taskforce is meeting key figures in London.
Video conveying facts from the Transport Statistics Great Britain 2013.
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