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Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New train carriages procured by Southern Railway.
£7 million package of benefits for rail passengers who suffered cancelled services and delays.
Compensation package for passengers agreed with London Midland.
Train operators are urged to tackle overcrowding on their services after a list reveals the top 10 most congested trains.
New techniques and technologies to improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of the railway.
Speech to the Office of Rail Regulation members about rail transparency, fares and usage through the Olympics.
Final report of the Laidlaw inquiry released.
West Coast Main Line statement.
Virgin Trains to continue operating rail services on the West Coast Main Line for up to 23 months.
Virgin Trains to continue to operate services on the West Coast Main Line.
Oral statement by Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport.
David Prout to be Director General taking charge of the delivery of HS2.
The economic importance of air-rail connections, and the government’s record of investment and modernisation.
Consultation responses reveal widespread support for rail devolution.
Video speech by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport Norman Baker.
Announcing plans to make it easier for train operators to adjust timetables when dealing with music and sporting events.
Speech by the Rt Hon Simon Burns MP, Minister of State for Transport.
Major upgrades to rail links in the north west are progressing well.
Extra services to boost Boxing Day rail.
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