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Christmas disruption caused by multiple failings First Christmas disruption report due today HS2 costs to come under spotlight Eurotunnel delays continue Network Rail 'must regain confidence' Chiltern main line closed by landslip First Hull Trains launches East Riding service New vision for railway, but 'there is much more to do' 'Passengers must come first' says KX report Demand for rail continues to grow, but some TOCs lose money First Great Western train damaged by bridge debris New railway to Stansted Airport is 'vital' First 319s run on Northern route More rolling stock needed as passenger growth rises again FirstGroup lays down gauntlet on East Coast Plans to scrap BTP in Scotland are ‘premature’ Major plans on the way for Waterloo lines upgrade New recovery strategy for London Bridge Network Rail privatisation rumour rejected by DfT Alliance and Grand Central make fresh bid for Blackpool Driver took charge of wrong train Go-ahead for station at Reading Green Park West Coast Railways is back on track London Overground set to be hit by strike RMT confirms new strikes over Network Rail pay Dutch franchise scandal triggers call for ScotRail probe Network Rail spending more than £120m a week ORR investigates Network Rail's 'slow start' Minister signals possible return of parcels by train Eurostar 'shambles' as ferry workers strike at Calais Dismay after Network Rail cash crisis revealed Striking French ferry workers disrupt Eurostar again Carne lays down digital railway challenge ORR denies Network Rail 'split up' reports Transport secretary faces grilling over rail project delays Latest Calais incidents risk 'long-lasting damage' to railfreight Cows derail train in Kent Calais crisis: 120 French police to reinforce security TfL signs controversial contract for subsurface signalling Underground set to be hit by another 24-hour walkout Unions 'want 32-hour week' for Underground staff Green light for open access to Blackpool Network Rail comes under fire for 'systemic weakness' Network Rail faces £2m fine for timetable errors Underground strikes called off but dispute goes on European Commission under fire for refusing railfreight grant Passenger growth continues – and North/South gap widens Network Rail crisis to come under spotlight Network Rail report fuels privatisation debate Network Rail looks like 'Greece on rails' Network Rail 'in new tight financial envelope' London Midland wins franchise extension Cumbrian Coast route reopens after floods Steam operator prosecuted over Great Western SPAD Which? files 'super complaint' about train delays Arriva Trains Wales at a standstill as drivers walk out West Coast prosecution moves to Crown Court Passenger figures break 90-year record Heathrow Crossrail levy plan sparks clash with DfT Virgin extends more East Coast services to Scotland Derby company becomes train operator Heritage operator off the rails over safety fears Flood-damaged lines reopen ahead of schedule HS2 Bill Committee report has 'failed to deliver' Heathrow Express fleet withdrawn indefinitely Heathrow problems go on, but Northern rules out link Heathrow Connect gets back on track Green light for HS3 and Crossrail 2 Shaw rules out Network Rail privatisation New rail compensation plans are unveiled West Coast prosecution delayed again House of Commons gives approval to HS2 West Coast returns to the rails after safety shake-up Signals blackout disrupts Birmingham trains Consultation reveals 'deep scepticism' about railway industry New railfreight hub proposed for West Midlands High Court intervenes in Gatwick DOO dispute Network Rail celebrates May Day successes Watchdog urges better relationship with passengers Revenue threat on East Coast Main Line Southern conductors prepare for new walkout Birmingham New Street tram extension opens Rail complaints fall, but targets are still missed Strategic railfreight interchange debate ignites Flash floods cause line closure in Yorkshire New strike called on Southern in RMT dispute Summer of disruption looms on ScotRail in DOO row Jail sentence for West Coast SPAD driver Southern to axe trains in bid to boost reliability Southern reveals extent of service reductions Scottish project delays cause 'disappointment' Southern cancellations down, but more ScotRail strikes loom Four-metre hole partially closes London Bridge Inquiry launched after Midland Main Line bridge collapse Southern DOO talks set to start at ACAS Holiday season strikes called on Eurostar Southern strikes suspended for new DOO talks Eurostar strikes are 'an excuse to be militant' Electric GWR services launched from Paddington Think tank urges part-privatisation of Network Rail ‘Passionate’ DfT minister launches major railfreight strategy Services on landslip line return to normal Oxford line ready for December launch RMT faces legal challenge from Southern in DOO dispute New peace moves in Southern DOO dispute Rail passengers have been ‘badly let down’, say MPs Scottish Government considers rail nationalisation New DOO walkouts disrupt Southern services ‘Don’t travel unless you must’ warning as more DOO strikes loom Underground strikes called off after 'progressive' talks Judge refuses injunction against Southern DOO strikes GTR chief warns of 'devastating' effect of Southern strikes Southern at a standstill Southern DOO talks break down Stadler wins contract to build new Merseyrail trains New talks offer as 'determined' Southern conductors Transport secretary offers peace talks in DOO dispute Unions have 'overreacted' claims Southern DOO appeal set to be heard by Supreme Court New gloomy rail survey figures prompt calls for devolution or nationalisation Chinese railfreight containers arrive in London HS2 train procurement launched West Coast/HS2 franchise 'once in a lifetime opportunity' Strike laws proposed as Southern conductors walk out again Timetables a 'work of fiction' says Transport Focus Government plays down Southern ‘nationalisation’ reports New ORR clampdown on ticket machines DOO peace talks were ‘a mockery’ says RMT New Southern walkout next week DOO discontent spreads across north Railfreight grants drop could mean ‘thousands of additional lorries’ HS2 Bill receives Royal Assent Three operators hit by DOO strikes Merseyrail guard on safety charge is acquitted Another thousand trains a day within four years Merseyrail urges RMT to cancel strike Allegations multiply as DOO strikes loom Uncertainty continues over DCO dispute Merger talks boost Bombardier, Siemens RMT urges ‘no interference’ as Southern DCO talks restart Metrolink outage ‘not cyber attack’ ASLEF turns up the heat with new Southern action Heathrow loses Crossrail track access charges claim Passenger figures reel under impact of strikes GB Railfreight wins DP World contract Fewer trains in East Anglia as temperatures soar Tram-train project costs have soared Govia to pay £13.4m for Southern disruption Rail suppliers warn of looming CP6 problems Mayor warns North has ‘run out of patience’ over transport Corbyn confirms opposition to ‘Ladies only’ areas on trains More work planned for Waterloo approaches Fire halts services from London Euston Strikes go ahead, but Underground walkout is cancelled Speculation grows about Network Rail funding Network Rail’s public funding limits revealed Hitachi apologises for IET launch problems Intercity Expresses return to service on GWR Industry launches four-point rail boost plan Safety debates continue as five strikes begin More funding for city regions in Autumn Budget ‘Bold plan’ unveiled to expand rail network Kenilworth station delay is ‘beyond disappointing’ Tram crash driver may have been in ‘microsleep’ East West Rail to be a ‘diesel commuter railway’ Network Rail to help victims of Carillion collapse Network Rail plans are on track even though Carne is going Intercity Express door failures frustrate passengers Passengers ‘let down’ as timetable deadline slips Train operators threatened with surge in compensation claims ‘Stark reminder’ after HGV bridge bash closed line Grayling seeks private investment for rail RMT launches attack on RSSB Seven new West Midlands stations could help Games Fears grow over true cost of HS2 RMT, TSSA, call off planned ScotRail CCTV strike New timetable delays are ‘not acceptable’, says ORR Uneven start for major timetable changes National Rail trains to score heritage first Northern crisis continues, as new strike dates are called Network Rail ‘must spend more on reliability’ Open access track charges set to rise Passenger figures down again Beleaguered Thameslink chief steps down South Western strikes cancelled Regulator reveals causes of worsening South Western delays Operators keen not to repeat ‘painful lessons’ of May ‘Stark’ lack of Welsh rail investment revealed GTR crisis grows ahead of recess Hitachi breakthrough after Scottish windscreens hitch Many services restored on Northern Official letter describes ‘toxic’ nature of DOO More South Western strikes loom after peace talks fail HS2 needs £43bn invested in related transport links Wolverton, Springburn sold by Knorr-Bremse More Northern problems fuel fares debate Regulated fares to rise 3.2%, while transport secretary ignites wages storm More SWR strikes after peace talks break down ScotRail under fire over Harris report and HSTs TfL launches inquiry after ‘open doors’ incident ORR condemns timetable chaos: Grayling promises reform Distracted motorists ‘risking their lives’ at crossings Going up: passenger figures start to rise again New HS2 station designs are unveiled December launch for ECML Azumas now ‘challenging’ Chris Grayling set to announce scope of rail review Scope of ‘root and branch’ rail review revealed RMT announces more strike days on Northern Overground ticket office closure decision delayed Tram trains restored after lorry accident ORR gives green light to Network Rail’s £35bn plans Crossrail storm, as London Mayor is accused of ‘incompetence’ Chris Grayling ‘set to stay’ in worsening Brexit row Series of failures disrupts Thameslink and SWR Thameslink director to run East West Rail RMT accuses Northern, SWR of ‘snubs’ Industry welcomes Rail Ombudsman Thameslink profits confiscated as MPs publish scathing report RMT calls new South Western strike Christmas present for delayed Northern passengers Discreet open access plan sparks Christmas fluster ‘Quick thinking response’ of BTP officers praised RMT set to stage 43rd Northern strike Accusations mount in Crossrail dispute Complaints and compensation claims rose last year DB may sell Arriva to plug E4bn funding gap TfL ‘pushing hard’ to get new trains for Barking line Lack of delay investigation is ‘scandalous’, says NR chief RMT digs in over SWR deadlock Performance is still falling back Final test train runs on electrified Preston line No confidence about Crossrail date, admits Mayor Union rejects open access proposal as ‘nonsense’ 120 jobs set to be lost as Gemini closes Springburn New train deliveries remain stalled as passengers wait Green light for East Coast Azumas East West consultation gets thousands of responses ORR fines GTR £5m for poor information after timetables failed DfTEdinburgh tram extension gets go-ahead ‘Don’t travel unless you must,’ urges Eurostar DfT should stop ‘intervening’ in railway affairs–RDG chief First, Hitachi move ahead with East Coast open access Strike set to disrupt London tram services ORR marks start of CP6 by targeting NR bonuses Open access operators near top of complaints list Franchise ban for Stagecoach: Abellio wins East Midlands Report says Crossrail warnings were ‘watered down’ Crossrail costs were boosted by lack of ‘realistic plan’ Azuma makes demonstration run to Peterborough Azuma carries first passengers to Leeds New timetables get first rush hour test Railway trespass victim backs safety drive Delayed Aventras start running on London Overground RMT sounds warning as Underground pay talks start 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