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New long-term rail contracts awarded to Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Secretary of State for Transport statement to Parliament about not renewing Transpennine Express contract.
Transport Secretary has announced he will not renew or extend Transpennine Express's contract.
Avanti West Coast contract extended with further work to restore reliability and punctuality to come.
The Department for Transport has placed Avanti West Coast on a short-term contract and challenged it to deliver the urgent increase in services required.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Penalty notice sends signal to rail operators that breaches of public trust will not be tolerated.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Passenger service contracts create a new way of working between the public and private sector to provide punctual and reliable rail passenger services.
Great British Railways national headquarters to be based outside of London to ensure that skilled jobs and economic benefits are focused beyond the capital.
Decision will have no impact on passengers or the frontline staff of LSER.
Line between Exeter and Okehampton set to reopen later this year, as government delivers first project of its Restoring Your Railway Fund in the south west.
New contract ensures continuation and improvement of train services across UK's most extensive rail network.
Statement on the introduction of ERMAs to support the UK's recovery and fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
New system will end franchising model and deliver a simpler, effective model through high performance targets and simplified journeys.
New collaboration will deliver improved service for East Midlands rail passengers.
Vital connections between the South of England and Wales ensured during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
We're supporting train operators to make sure our railways stay open for key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
The government to rebuild passenger confidence as it takes over running services across the Northern rail network.
The additional funding will be invested in timetable improvements, recruiting new train drivers and offering passengers compensation for poor service.
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