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South Western rail franchise competition specification documents released for bidders.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Rail minister Claire Perry sets out her vision for a sustainable railway.
DfT and TfL set out a commitment to improve capacity and service levels across the region’s rail network.
Pay as you go using Oyster and contactless has been introduced at Gatwick Airport, making journeys more convenient for rail passengers.
The Department for Transport has officially signed the Northern and TransPennine Express contracts.
‘Hereward’ Line designated as a community rail service.
Transport Minister visits Newcastle to unveil smart card scheme bringing cheaper, easier journeys on Tyne and Wear Metro and local buses.
£750 million Birmingham New Street station re-opens.
Birmingham New Street station has been overhauled to dramatically improve passenger capacity and experience.
The government and rail industry continue to deliver capacity-boosting measures, as latest crowding statistics published.
Journeys between London, Kent and parts of East Sussex will be simplified as Southeastern signs up for smart cards.
Record infrastructure investment must be matched by investment in customer care.
The national rail strikes scheduled for June 2015 have been suspended.
The proposed national rail strike on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May 2015 has been suspended.
Initiatives announced to roll out smart tickets and contactless payment on public transport.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Department for Transport has reached an agreement with Stagecoach Group that will lead to a package of passenger improvements.
The new franchise agreement will deliver more seats, better services and wi-fi at stations across the north of England.
Claire Perry launches new competition to improve rail services for passengers.
Government announces £60 million station improvement fund to improve passenger experience.
Passengers in east Suffolk will have more say on how local rail services are run.
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