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  • Better journeys for passengers on TransPennine Express

    The new franchise agreement will deliver more seats, better services and wi-fi at stations across the north of England.

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

  • Future Railway: launch of the Train Operator Competition

    Claire Perry launches new competition to improve rail services for passengers.

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

  • Extra funding for station improvements

    Government announces £60 million station improvement fund to improve passenger experience.

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

  • Passengers in east Suffolk set for bigger say on rail services

    Passengers in east Suffolk will have more say on how local rail services are run.

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

  • Transformation of rail travel in the north

    Plans unveiled for rail passengers in the north include a brand new fleet of modern trains.

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

  • Free wi-fi to help rail commuters stay connected

    Rail passengers to benefit from on-board wi-fi across England and Wales.

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

  • Christmas rail disruption

    Actions to be taken in response to rail disruption during Christmas 2014.

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

  • Thousands more seats for London Midland passengers

    New trains to bring more seats and services to passengers travelling between London and the West Midlands.

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

  • Better journeys for east London and Essex passengers as c2c franchise starts

    Essex Thameside rail franchise begins with c2c.

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

  • Ministerial correction: South West Trains

    Correction to the South West Trains, Official Report release.

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

  • Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations regulations

    Consultation on exemptions from European Community regulations on Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations released.

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

  • Passengers to benefit from investment in Nottingham to Lincoln rail service

    A package of improvements to improve rail services for thousands of passengers commuting between Nottingham, Newark and Lincoln.

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

  • Smartcard milestone for London rail commuters

    Baroness Kramer launches Southern’s new smart travelcard, providing commuters with more choice, security and convenience.

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

  • Train operators urged to tackle overcrowding

    Train companies are challenged to do more to help meet the capacity challenge on the rail network in England and Wales.

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

  • Passengers to benefit from £210 million boost to UK’s busiest commuter network

    150 new carriages will increase capacity, create jobs and boost economic growth.

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

  • Rail Minister sees south-west improvement schemes

    Works will boost capacity and transform the passenger experience.

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

  • Green light for extra rail services between England and Wales

    Deal will provide an additional 2,450 seats across morning and evening peaks every week.

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

  • Smartcards to arrive at Huddersfield Station

    Department will invest £153,000 to upgrade ticket gates so passengers can use smartcards to travel on trains.

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

  • Plans unveiled to boost wi-fi on trains

    More than £53 million will be invested so passengers receive seamless mobile broadband connections.

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

  • Passengers in London and Essex set for host of benefits under new rail deal

    c2c to operate and improve passenger services on the Essex Thameside rail franchise.

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