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Network Rail apologises for London Bridge problems First Christmas disruption report due today HS2 costs to come under spotlight Tilted phone mast halted main line trains Northampton station opens and North moves forward Network Rail, Southern apologise for performance problems Eurotunnel delays continue Network Rail 'must regain confidence' Thameslink flood continues to disrupt trains Thameslink is back on track Chiltern main line closed by landslip Landslip line will stay closed 'for several weeks' Penalty fares under scrutiny as DfT signals changes Two more German franchises for National Express Snow Hill station could be rebuilt First Hull Trains launches East Riding service Watford work cancelled because of landslip Government calls for urgent rail supply chain strategy 'Passengers must come first' says KX report Demand for rail continues to grow, but some TOCs lose money Many passengers delayed, claims report Harbury line now set to be closed until April GB Railfreight beats DB Schenker for sleeper contract East Anglia franchise competition begins Plans for more 24-hour trains are unveiled in London First Great Western train damaged by bridge debris New railway to Stansted Airport is 'vital' Northern, Transpennine Express details published Virgin promises new 3m East Coast fund British stake in Eurostar set to be sold for 757m Harbury landslip line to reopen three weeks early Network Rail denies 'Thameslink rethink' reports Railway inspectors launch London Bridge overcrowding inquiry More rolling stock needed as passenger growth rises again FirstGroup lays down gauntlet on East Coast Landslip line reopens three weeks early Network Rail to deploy Easter army of 14,000 Major plans on the way for Waterloo lines upgrade New Great Western franchise confirmed by Chancellor New recovery strategy for London Bridge More new Great Western trains are part of franchise award Derby to build new trains for First Great Western Lords Committee gives thumbs down to HS2 Network Rail privatisation rumour rejected by DfT First Serco sleepers run overnight First new Thameslink trains less than a year away Alliance and Grand Central make fresh bid for Blackpool Driver took charge of wrong train Bombardier 'exploring options' to sell rail business Bombardier rules out full sale of transportion division Conservatives promise more electrification SNP could change route priorities for HS2 May Day weekend Network Rail warns check before you travel' Train companies publish national strike plans It's off! TSSA, RMT suspend Bank Holiday rail strike London Overground set to be hit by strike Three bidders named for Greater Anglia shortlist Train travel totals reach new heights Dutch franchise scandal triggers call for ScotRail probe New joint leadership for South West alliance Minister signals possible return of parcels by train Bombardier wins contract to build new Overground fleet Eurostar 'shambles' as ferry workers strike at Calais Dismay after Network Rail cash crisis revealed Striking French ferry workers disrupt Eurostar again TfL announces Overground shortlist Heathrow plan involves rail upgrades, but no HS2 spur Governments robust rejection of Lords HS2 criticisms Disruption ahead as union members prepare to strike Stagecoach to rebid for SWT after talks fail Wreaths laid on tenth anniversary of London bombings Carne lays down digital railway challenge 'Rock solid' strikes reduce London to a crawl Go-ahead for new hybrid trains to far south west TfL signs controversial contract for subsurface signalling RMT calls Bank Holiday strike on Great Western Underground set to be hit by another 24-hour walkout Unions 'want 32-hour week' for Underground staff Mayor concedes Night Tube launch may slip Green light for open access to Blackpool Network Rail faces 2m fine for timetable errors Further walkouts planned after Night Tube talks fail Government launches sale of King's Cross stake Rail crime falls, but more sexual offences are recorded Blow for Northern Powerhouse with new electrification delay Underground strikes called off but dispute goes on RMT warns of more Great Western industrial action Fresh migrant breakthroughs affect Channel Tunnel Intercity Express factory in north east opens 'Momentous occasion' as Intercity Express factory opens DfT demands 'Norwich in 90' from next Anglia operator Birmingham New Street opens its doors The Great Western Railway is back in business Labour conference confirms plans for rail re-nationalisation Passenger growth continues and North/South gap widens Rail and metro projects shortlisted for major award Rail campaigners welcome news of National Infrastructure Commission Report calls for expansion of TfL-managed network Sweet flavour for East Midlands Trains relaunch Rising cost of GWML electrification 'staggering' and 'unacceptable' Oxford-London service welcomes first commuters Network Rail finance chief to join Go-Ahead Group Boost for Bombardier as more 387s are ordered Rugby organisers criticise railway overcrowding Major railway projects to continue Night Tube no nearer, but staff are costing 1.5m extra Last ditch talks to avert strike on Arriva Trains Wales Suspected vandalism disrupts West Midlands trains Storm Barney disrupts trains in West Midlands Interiors of London Crossrail trains are unveiled Funding approval means green light for Croxley Link Network Rail 'in new tight financial envelope' London Midland wins franchise extension Flood damage will keep West Coast closed for days Underground stabbing: man remanded West Coast Main Line reopens after Carlisle flood New stations and routes mark timetable changes Dover to Folkestone line set to be closed for some time Arriva Trains Wales at a standstill as drivers walk out New Underground strikes called over Night Tube War of words over Underground strike threat London Underground shortlists builders of driverless trains New stations open in West Midlands RMT demands action after door opens on moving train Government sells King's Cross stake for 371m Underground strike called off Passenger figures break 90-year record London Midland hires rolling stock to plug sports gap Heathrow Crossrail levy plan sparks clash with DfT Virgin extends more East Coast services to Scotland Confusion grows over Bombardier job cuts Forget Crossrail now it's the Elizabeth Line HS2 Bill Committee report has 'failed to deliver' Underground disrupted by building site debris on track Flying Scotsman trespassers block East Coast Main Line Heathrow Express trains withdrawn for emergency checks Heathrow problems go on, but Northern rules out link London Underground discards 'stand on the right' rule ExCeL London hosts Infrarail 2016 New Gatwick Express trains take off Green light for HS3 and Crossrail 2 We are laying the track Chancellor confirms HS3 Number of trains in British fleet 'could almost double' New Scottish high speed plans unveiled 800m Waterloo investment is 'not before time' House of Commons gives approval to HS2 Inquiry launched into Plymouth collision West Coast overhead line damage probe continues West Midlands shortlist announced Birmingham power cut disruption 'caused by vandals' Signals blackout disrupts Birmingham trains New trains boost to deal with 'unprecedented' demand 'Signaller's error' caused Plymouth accident Strike by RMT disrupts Southern services Network Rail celebrates May Day successes Strike ballot starts over Night Tube offer Cable fire causes major disruption at Waterloo Work starts on construction of HS2 colleges West Coast franchise consultation launched Revenue threat on East Coast Main Line Network Rail set to replace 'sensitive' electrification Govia returns to High Court over union's DOO ballot New Thameslink train goes on show in London Critics call for HS2 top speed rethink to cut costs Borders Railway passenger figures ahead of target RMT calls for inquiry after 'overcrowding' incident Flash floods cause line closure in Yorkshire Tram users are happier than those on trains First and MTR join forces to bid for South Western Thameslink troubles set to halve profits Paddington disruption continues after derailment Paddington derailment repairs may be completed today MTR withdraws from West Midlands franchise bid HS2 could be casualty of Brexit Maiden voyage for Great Western Intercity Express Southern reveals extent of service reductions HS2 may be diverted around Sheffield, says report Angry commuters demonstrate as Southern cuts services Frustrated commuters call for action over Southern New station opens at Bromsgrove Contactless export deal will help London fares freeze Siemens u-turn over Brexit implications Cabinet reshuffle: Patrick McLoughlin leaves DfT Northern and Network Rail form new alliance Four-metre hole partially closes London Bridge Great Western switches on London Bridge disruption continues London Bridge trains return Converted Underground train could be running soon 100 tonnes of weights will test new Crossrail trains Bakerloo trains return to Paddington ahead of time London Midland and Transport for West Midlands sign deal Change at the top for Network Rail Wales Midland Main Line disrupted by bridge collapse Inquiry launched after Midland Main Line bridge collapse News points: Friday 5 August 2016 News points: Monday 8 August 2016 Abellio keeps Anglia franchise until 2025 Eurostar strikes are 'an excuse to be militant' Regulated rail fares set to rise by 1.9% RMT promises 'extreme vigilance' as Night Tube starts Electric GWR services launched from Paddington Southern Judicial Review fund tops 12,000 HS2's Simon Kirby announces resignation Warnings as Severn Tunnel closes for electrification Passionate DfT minister launches major railfreight strategy MPs voice fresh concerns about HS2 Consultation launched over new Govia Thameslink services Services on landslip line return to normal Oxford line ready for December launch Dyan Crowther to leave Govia Thameslink HS2 'needed more than ever' Contenders named for next Welsh franchise Rail passengers have been badly let down, say MPs 'Transformative' Greater Anglia franchise starts New HS2 franchise will take over West Coast in 2019 At least one dead and 50 injured after tram overturned At least one feared dead in London tram accident Audit Office calls for GW electrification rethink Death toll rises to seven after 'overspeed' tram crash Tram driver arrested after five die in Croydon crash East West rail link details expected in New Year HS2 Phase 2 plans are a shot in arm for economy New speed restrictions following tram crash New DOO walkouts disrupt Southern services Dont travel unless you must warning as more DOO strikes loom Underground strikes called off after 'progressive' talks Mayor told to stay away from National Rail Network Rail puts project funding under spotlight Govia awaits High Court DOO strike ruling Mayor steps up campaign for TfL takeover New Oxford to London trains launched Southern at a standstill Peace talks to start in Southern DOO dispute Southern DOO talks break down Stadler wins contract to build new Merseyrail trains New talks offer as 'determined' Southern conductors Southern to deploy buses during strikes Transport secretary offers peace talks in DOO dispute 'Four out of ten' Underground stations closed by strike Funding for D-Train trial withdrawn after engine fire Unions have 'overreacted' claims Southern National Express to sell c2c to Italian railways 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 Government gives way on HS2 blight claims HS2 train procurement launched West Coast/HS2 franchise 'once in a lifetime opportunity' Alex Hynes named as new head of ScotRail Alliance Timetables a 'work of fiction' says Transport Focus Ticket-splitting comes in from the cold Crisis warnings on Transport for London Famous swing bridge set to go in Greater Anglia wishlist Network Rail on track to save 14m a year ASLEF referendum result today Southern drivers reject DOO deal Last-minute bid to block HS2 RMT prepares strike ballot for Night Tube staff Green light for launch of HS2 HS2 Bill receives Royal Assent Storm Doris continues to delay trains Railway at a crucial turning point Three shortlisted for East Midlands franchise New Network Rail Alliance for South Eastern Underground drivers vote for Night Tube strikes Underground extension at risk with 50m shortfall Dates announced for Night Tube walkouts Another thousand trains a day within four years New DOO strike a barefaced attack Midland Metro concession not to be awarded again First, MTR beat Stagecoach to win South West Trains Hundreds celebrate reopening of Ilkeston station RMT and Mayor hail ending of Night Tube dispute Allegations multiply as DOO strikes loom Freight train begins 12,000km trip to China Merger talks boost Bombardier, Siemens NAO highlights smart ticketing failings Services returning to normal after Euston cable fire Mayor intervenes in Croydon tram crash investigation Work starts on building new East Coast IE trains Underground staff walk out over sacking row New green station opens in Cambridge BTP steps up armed patrols on railways Eurostar plans Easter launch to Amsterdam Heathrow loses Crossrail track access charges claim Passenger figures reel under impact of strikes GB Railfreight wins DP World contract London Bridge reopens after terror attack Greater Anglia unveils the future with Stadler mock-up London trams to get new safety system Tram passengers give thumbs up in survey Fewer trains in East Anglia as temperatures soar First, MTR unveil new trains for South Western More foreign contenders on franchise shortlists Southern warns of service cuts when ASLEF ban starts Corbyn confirms Labour rail nationalisation plans Court orders DfT to make decision about Southern Franchising timetable slips again Tram-train project costs have soared High Speed students to learn from Eurostar August rail upgrade programme will be biggest yet Competition concerns on routes to Exeter East West link announcement within days Integration could return on East West link Govia to pay 13.4m for Southern disruption Newport chosen for new train-building plant HS2 contractors named Major HS2 decisions due West Midlands award slips back again On time to the minute or the train is late DfT scraps electrification schemes Rail network now full in many areas Crossrail 2 sparks anger in regions Abellio wins West Midlands franchise Anglia fare-dodgers pay more than 100,000 in a month RMT voices new staffing concerns Platforms reopen after Waterloo derailment First, MTR take charge on South Western Former Chancellor George Osborne ignites high speed row International launch for South Western Railway Network Rail confirms Blackpool electrification plans CAMPAIGN: Its time to get real about rail More work planned for Waterloo approaches Windsor project could create M25 rail route Fire halts services from London Euston London Euston services return after fire Major milestone for Crossrail as track is completed Mayor appeals for calm after Underground explosion Red hat clue to District Line bombing Underground drivers to stage 24-hour strike Latest rail strikes condemned as opportunistic RMT urges Theresa May to intervene in disputes Strikes go ahead, but Underground walkout is cancelled Speculation grows about Network Rail funding Network Rails public funding limits revealed Bombardier, CAF to build trains for West Midlands Hitachi apologises for IET launch problems GWR withdraws new IE trains for upgrade Lime Street is back in business Thameslink signalling breakthrough Grayling DOO letter is unprecedented, damaging and dangerous Industry launches four-point rail boost plan HS2 rolling stock bidders named Derailment disrupts London Waterloo services London Bridge modernisation reaches final stages Many passengers disregard closing door warnings New West Midlands managing director named National Audit Office issues Thameslink warning City celebrates Virgin East Coast exit Tram crash driver may have been in microsleep Chilly start for new West Midlands franchise Euston to welcome homeless people for festive event euston-to-welcome-homeless-people Government may rethink basis for rail fare rises London Bridge is back in business Thameslink Programme not yet value for money Major fire closes Nottingham station Mayor renews call for TfL control in wake of GTR report Dont gamble with our economy, DfT is told Network Rail plans are on track even though Carne is going Fewer Network Rail mega projects in CP6 Intercity Express door failures frustrate passengers Derailment blocked West Coast line near Glasgow Eurostar previews new London-Amsterdam service Late winter snow tightens its grip on railways Wintry weather closed Paddington Campaigners welcome Crewe HS2 commitment Millennial railcards sell out, but theres always the fruit option TfL to charge Heathrow premium on Elizabeth Line Grayling seeks private investment for rail TfL orders more trains for Elizabeth Line Eurostar launches regular Amsterdam services District Line strike unnecessary says TfL No talks for two months claim as Underground drivers strike Seven new West Midlands stations could help Games Stop-skipping figures blamed on railway congestion Fears grow over true cost of HS2 First/Trenitalia back away from East Midlands Report condemns DfTs totally unacceptable franchise management Major fares shake-up on the way Major rail fares shake-up on the way Ceremonial opening for London Bridge 400 more Thameslink trains a day East Coast: now the post-mortem begins National Rail trains to score heritage first National Rail trains score heritage first Modernised Underground cars are ordered for Wales Continuing disruption boosts compensation demands Passenger figures down again Siemens wins major London tube train order Govia names new Thameslink chief East Coast rebranding costing 8m Heat restrictions slow down trains MPs want cancelled electrification schemes rescued Bombardier, Hitachi join forces for HS2 train bid Failure of backups caused Brighton line disruption Fire caused major Brighton line disruption Thameslink tries more new timetables Stark lack of Welsh rail investment revealed GTR crisis grows ahead of recess Bombardier, Hitachi challenge tube train award Green light for demolition of historic Wolverton works Official letter describes toxic nature of DOO Ban for misleading ads from Eurostar and Gatwick Express 100 billion needed for transport revolution in north Edinburgh-Glasgow route goes all-electric for first time HS2 needs 43bn invested in related transport links London Mayor makes new bid for Southeastern Cornwall passengers travel on first Intercity Express First Intercity Express runs from Cornwall Dont travel to Euston, warns Network Rail More than 400 Network Rail projects over holiday weekend HS2 delayed, while critics plan alternative transport schemes TfL launches inquiry after open doors incident RMT in new clash over London Overground staffing Intercity Express failure stranded 400 passengers Major railway review could be announced this week Plans to merge BTP and Police Scotland may never happen ORR condemns timetable chaos: Grayling promises reform RMT launches Overground ticket office campaign Three days of Underground strikes to go ahead New app for passengers with disabilities is tested Boris Johnson under fire over anti-HS2 remarks Going up: passenger figures start to rise again Economic renewal promised in Welsh rail plans New HS2 station designs are unveiled First Intercity Express reaches Newquay Hitachi train under test brought down wires on GWML Great Western services recover after OHLE damage Greater Anglia funding crisis: union says renationalise Grayling faces difficult Thameslink decision Overground ticket office closure decision delayed South Western Main Line reopens after track circuit fault Inquiry under way into new GWML wires failure Roads took lions share of Budget West Midlands D-Trains delayed by technical issues Underground strikes set to go ahead Northern in crisis talks over revenue shortfall No winners in RMT disputes Central Line closed by strike, but Piccadilly walkout called off Crossrail storm, as London Mayor is accused of incompetence Andrew Jones named as new rail minister FirstGroup starts renegotiation of SWR franchise Trains for HS2 could be built in Scotland Most likely causes of rail growth unveiled in report Series of failures disrupts Thameslink and SWR Deep seated problem revealed by Waterloo crash Siemens tube deal overcomes legal objections Industry welcomes Rail Ombudsman Performance falls again Opposition to Heathrow rail link emerges Lessons learnt from Clapham crash are fading 30 years on Vivarail moves ahead with battery deal Accusations mount in Crossrail dispute Complaints and compensation claims rose last year DB may sell Arriva to plug E4bn funding gap New automatic system to brake speeding trams New 30-year West Midlands rail plan unveiled TfL pushing hard to get new trains for Barking line Rising Underground crime triggers RMT call for jobs rethink HS2 has wrong name and inadequate budget, says former chairman Lack of delay investigation is scandalous, says NR chief Passengers trust in rail is lowest for a decade Network Rail awards contracts worth 5bn World Class Old Oak Common images unveiled by HS2 Alstom-Siemens merger decision is set back Scrapping HS2 to North would be criminal Government fully supports HS2 Rail Delivery Group unveils wide-ranging fares reforms Performance is still falling back COMMENT: Are these really tickets to ride? Network Rail launches sale of Valley Lines No confidence about Crossrail date, admits Mayor Williams sets the stage for rail revolution Eurostar passenger numbers reach new record Passengers help sought after Waterloo explosives were found New train deliveries remain stalled as passengers wait Green light for East Coast Azumas Date announced for first East Coast Azuma in service Dont travel unless you must, urges Eurostar No clear consensus for renationalisation angers RMT First, Hitachi move ahead with East Coast open access Strike set to disrupt London tram services Drivers walkout disrupts London tram services Man to appear in court after Eurostar trespass Eurostar trespasser was unhappy about Brexit MPs alarmed over Crossrail delays Passenger numbers rise on Virgin West Coast Open access operators near top of complaints list Complexity and skills shortage still hampering Crossrail Franchise ban for Stagecoach: Abellio wins East Midlands Underground staff to be balloted in jobs dispute Londoners will be hugely disappointed by new Crossrail delay Report says Crossrail warnings were watered down Vivarails D-Train enters service Cautionary welcome for Crossrail rescue plan Branson says franchise competitions should be cancelled Crossrail costs were boosted by lack of realistic plan New GWR IETs under fire over lack of buffets Azuma makes demonstration run to Peterborough Azuma carries first passengers to Leeds HS2 has fundamental flaws says Lords committee New timetables get first rush hour test Railway trespass victim backs safety drive Delayed Aventras start running on London Overground Fire Brigade issues safety warning to Underground Retiring Pacers could become village halls RMT sounds warning as Underground pay talks start Bidders offer their proposals for HS2 trains FirstGroup investor war gathers strength 6 June: news in brief | ![]()
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