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12 January 2015
Christmas disruption caused by multiple failings

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27 January 2015
Thameslink is back on track

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3 February 2015
Penalty fares under scrutiny as DfT signals changes

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27 February 2015
Northern, Transpennine Express details published

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3 April 2015
First new Thameslink trains less than a year away

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10 August 2015
Network Rail faces 2m fine for timetable errors

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15 October 2015
Three Bridges depot opens its doors

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3 December 2015
London Midland wins franchise extension

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11 March 2016
New Gatwick Express trains take off

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7 April 2016
West Midlands shortlist announced

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19 April 2016
Injunction bid over 12-car Gatwick trains

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25 April 2016
High Court intervenes in Gatwick DOO dispute

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26 April 2016
Strike by RMT disrupts Southern services

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27 April 2016
Southern strike 'rock solid', union claims

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10 May 2016
10-year old Izzy makes railway security appeal

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11 May 2016
War of words as further Southern strike is called

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17 May 2016
Southern conductors prepare for new walkout

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18 May 2016
Disruption as Southern conductors strike for third day

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19 May 2016
Govia returns to High Court over union's DOO ballot

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24 May 2016
New Thameslink train goes on show in London

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3 June 2016
Govia wins injunction against union

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7 June 2016
New talks in toxic Southern conductors dispute

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14 June 2016
Talks restart in Southern conductors' dispute

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15 June 2016
New strike called on Southern in RMT dispute

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16 June 2016
Thameslink troubles set to halve profits

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21 June 2016
DOO strikes disrupt ScotRail, Southern

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22 June 2016
MTR withdraws from West Midlands franchise bid

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4 July 2016
Southern to axe trains in bid to boost reliability

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5 July 2016
Southern reveals extent of service reductions

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8 July 2016
RMT suggests pausing Southern DOO plan

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11 July 2016
Angry commuters demonstrate as Southern cuts services

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12 July 2016
Frustrated commuters call for action over Southern

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15 July 2016
'Ashamed' rail minister Claire Perry steps down

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15 July 2016
Southern cancellations down, but more ScotRail strikes loom

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18 July 2016
Four-metre hole partially closes London Bridge

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18 July 2016
Grayling targets Southern crisis and backs HS2

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19 July 2016
London Bridge disruption continues

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20 July 2016
London Bridge trains return

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22 July 2016
New transport secretary reaffirms case for HS2

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3 August 2016
Southern dispute: now ASLEF joins in

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3 August 2016
Southern DOO talks set to start at ACAS

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5 August 2016
News points: Friday 5 August 2016

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8 August 2016
Tempers shorten as five-day strike starts on Southern

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9 August 2016
News points: Tuesday 9 August 2016

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9 August 2016
Southern digs in over 'pointless' RMT conductors' strike

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10 August 2016
Holiday season strikes called on Eurostar

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10 August 2016
Southern strikes suspended for new DOO talks

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15 August 2016
Southern talks break down: 'modernisation goes ahead'

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15 August 2016
Strikes suspended as talks continue

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16 August 2016
New strike threat on 'meltdown' Govia Thameslink

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1 September 2016
DfT announces 20m improvement fund for Southern

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8 September 2016
Southern Judicial Review fund tops 12,000

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19 September 2016
Consultation launched over new Govia Thameslink services

Railnews report



21 September 2016
Conductors to stay on ScotRail routes

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22 September 2016
RMT calls new autumn walkouts on Southern

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26 September 2016
Dyan Crowther to leave Govia Thameslink

Railnews report



3 October 2016
New deadline set to end Southern dispute

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4 October 2016
Southern standoff worsens

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6 October 2016
Crucial talks start between Southern and RMT

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10 October 2016
RMT faces legal challenge from Southern in DOO dispute

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11 October 2016
New war of words on Southern strike day

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11 October 2016
Severe disruption on Southern as new strikes start

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12 October 2016
Customers come first not the union

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12 October 2016
New peace moves in Southern DOO dispute

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12 October 2016
'Second person' argument derails Southern talks

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13 October 2016
Delay compensation threshold halved to 15 minutes

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14 October 2016
Rail passengers have been badly let down, say MPs

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31 October 2016
New ultimatum in Southern DOO dispute

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8 November 2016
Franchise contracts could block greater transparency over late trains

Railnews report



22 November 2016
New DOO walkouts disrupt Southern services

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28 November 2016
ASLEF calls drivers' strikes on Southern

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5 December 2016
Dont travel unless you must warning as more DOO strikes loom

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7 December 2016
Mayor told to stay away from National Rail

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8 December 2016
Govia awaits High Court DOO strike ruling

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9 December 2016
Judge refuses injunction against Southern DOO strikes

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12 December 2016
GTR chief warns of 'devastating' effect of Southern strikes

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13 December 2016
Southern at a standstill

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14 December 2016
Peace talks to start in Southern DOO dispute

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15 December 2016
Southern DOO talks break down

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19 December 2016
New talks offer as 'determined' Southern conductors

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4 January 2017
Southern to deploy buses during strikes

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6 January 2017
Transport secretary offers peace talks in DOO dispute

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12 January 2017
DOO appeal set to be heard by Supreme Court

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17 January 2017
Mitsui to own 40% of Greater Anglia franchise

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17 January 2017
New gloomy rail survey figures prompt calls for devolution or nationalisation

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17 January 2017
Southern drivers' strikes suspended for new talks

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25 January 2017
Bill to limit effects of rail strikes rejected by MPs

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27 January 2017
Government plays down Southern nationalisation reports

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6 February 2017
ASLEF DOO settlement 'a disgrace' says RMT

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6 February 2017
Franchising 'fails to deliver for passengers' say MPs

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14 February 2017
Southern DOO talks restart with RMT

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15 February 2017
DOO peace talks were a mockery says RMT

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15 February 2017
New Southern walkout next week

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16 February 2017
ASLEF referendum result today

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16 February 2017
Southern drivers reject DOO deal

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17 February 2017
DOO discontent spreads across north

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13 March 2017
Three operators hit by DOO strikes

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14 March 2017
New Network Rail Alliance for South Eastern

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16 March 2017
ASLEF, GTR agree second DOO deal on Southern

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16 March 2017
RMT rejects proposed DOO Southern deal

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22 March 2017
New DOO strike a barefaced attack

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3 April 2017
ASLEF drivers reject DOO deal again

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4 April 2017
ASLEF seeks new talks: RMT strikes set to go ahead

Railnews report



7 April 2017
Uncertainty continues over DCO dispute

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8 April 2017
RMT claims rock solid support as strikes go ahead

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24 April 2017
RMT urges no interference as Southern DCO talks restart

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16 May 2017
New Southern talks fail to reach agreement

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16 May 2017
Three new RMT strikes called over DCO

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17 May 2017
ASLEF turns up the heat with new Southern action

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30 May 2017
Passenger figures reel under impact of strikes

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22 June 2017
More foreign contenders on franchise shortlists

Railnews report



23 June 2017
Southern warns of service cuts when ASLEF ban starts

Railnews report



29 June 2017
Court orders DfT to make decision about Southern

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3 July 2017
Franchising timetable slips again

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5 July 2017
New RMT offer on Southern is rejected

Railnews report



10 July 2017
Three more strikes staged in DCO dispute

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13 July 2017
Govia to pay 13.4m for Southern disruption

Railnews report



14 July 2017
RMT drivers join ASLEF walkouts on Southern

Railnews report



17 July 2017
West Midlands award slips back again

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20 July 2017
Rail network now full in many areas

Railnews report



10 August 2017
Abellio wins West Midlands franchise

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10 August 2017
RMT voices new staffing concerns

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10 August 2017
Trenitalia backs out of South Eastern contest

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13 September 2017
Conductor disputes spread again

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20 September 2017
Latest rail strikes condemned as opportunistic

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17 October 2017
Bombardier, CAF to build trains for West Midlands

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25 October 2017
RMT makes widest strike call yet over DOO

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26 October 2017
Grayling DOO letter is unprecedented, damaging and dangerous

Railnews report



9 November 2017
Second day of strikes in DOO disputes as ASLEF accepts deal

Railnews report



23 November 2017
National Audit Office issues Thameslink warning

Railnews report



29 November 2017
Grayling report sets out new vision for rail

Railnews report



11 December 2017
Chilly start for new West Midlands franchise

Railnews report



2 January 2018
London Bridge is back in business

Railnews report



10 January 2018
Thameslink Programme not yet value for money

Railnews report



12 January 2018
Mayor renews call for TfL control in wake of GTR report

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23 February 2018
RMT to strike again on Merseyrail, Northern, Southern

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27 March 2018
Falling franchise earnings trigger emergency support

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17 April 2018
Stop-skipping figures blamed on railway congestion

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27 April 2018
Report condemns DfTs totally unacceptable franchise management

Railnews report



2 May 2018
No ironing board seats on our trains, says Greater Anglia

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15 May 2018
East Coast announcement rumours grow

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16 May 2018
400 more Thameslink trains a day

Railnews report



18 May 2018
East Coast: now the post-mortem begins

Railnews report



21 May 2018
Uneven start for major timetable changes

Railnews report



30 May 2018
Protests mount as disruption goes on

Railnews report



5 June 2018
Grayling announces disruption inquiry

Railnews report



6 June 2018
Northern crisis continues, as new strike dates are called

Railnews report



11 June 2018
Criticism of honour for Mark Carne

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12 June 2018
Network Rail must spend more on reliability

Railnews report



13 June 2018
Continuing disruption boosts compensation demands

Railnews report



14 June 2018
Passenger figures down again

Railnews report



15 June 2018
Beleaguered Thameslink chief steps down

Railnews report



19 June 2018
Grayling faces confidence challenge

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20 June 2018
Chris Grayling survives confidence challenge

Railnews report



22 June 2018
Govia names new Thameslink chief

Railnews report



3 July 2018
Senior Conservatives discuss scrapping HS2

Railnews report



6 July 2018
Failure of backups caused Brighton line disruption

Railnews report



10 July 2018
Operators keen not to repeat painful lessons of May

Railnews report



11 July 2018
Former Network Rail chief rejects franchising model

Railnews report



16 July 2018
Thameslink tries more new timetables

Railnews report



19 July 2018
GTR crisis grows ahead of recess

Railnews report



30 July 2018
Many services restored on Northern

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31 July 2018
Official letter describes toxic nature of DOO

Railnews report



1 August 2018
Ban for misleading ads from Eurostar and Gatwick Express

Railnews report



5 September 2018
Major franchising shake-up could be on the way

Railnews report



13 September 2018
Compensation boost for delayed Northern passengers

Railnews report



17 September 2018
Major railway review could be announced this week

Railnews report



18 September 2018
Bad weather and over-ambitious timetables dented performance

Railnews report



20 September 2018
ORR condemns timetable chaos: Grayling promises reform

Railnews report



2 October 2018
Compensation for train delays to be boosted again

Railnews report



4 October 2018
Going up: passenger figures start to rise again

Railnews report



11 October 2018
Chris Grayling set to announce scope of rail review

Railnews report



11 October 2018
Scope of root and branch rail review revealed

Railnews report



23 October 2018
Grayling faces difficult Thameslink decision

Railnews report



4 December 2018
Thameslink profits confiscated as MPs publish scathing report

Railnews report



17 December 2018
Christmas present for delayed Northern passengers

Railnews report



19 December 2018
Discreet open access plan sparks Christmas fluster

Railnews report



10 January 2019
Complaints and compensation claims rose last year

Railnews report



29 January 2019
Passengers trust in rail is lowest for a decade

Railnews report



21 February 2019
Performance is still falling back

Railnews report



14 March 2019
ORR fines GTR 5m for poor information after timetables failed

Railnews report



8 April 2019
Open access operators near top of complaints list

Railnews report



20 May 2019
New timetables get first rush hour test

Railnews report



6 June 2019
6 June: news in brief

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7 June 2019
7 June: news in brief

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7 June 2019
Southeastern deal unresolved as deadline approaches

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13 June 2019
13 June: news in brief

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17 July 2019
17 July: news in brief

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7 August 2019
South Eastern franchise competition cancelled

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8 August 2019
New pressure on DfT after franchise competition was cancelled

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12 August 2019
Inquiry launched into power cuts

Railnews report



14 January 2020
14 January: news in brief

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20 January 2020
Rejected franchise claims move to High Court as firms sue DfT

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21 February 2020
21 February: news in brief

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16 March 2020
Coronavirus adds pressure to franchise finances

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30 March 2020
GWR and Southeastern receive new direct awards

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30 March 2020
Hull Trains suspends all services indefinitely

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14 April 2020
Tuesday essay: the end of franchising

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3 June 2020
Keolis chairman dismissed after four months in the job

Railnews report



30 June 2020
More trains will run next week as restrictions ease

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16 September 2020
GTR and Porterbrook unveil 55 million fleet modernisation

Railnews report



8 October 2020
Rail passenger totals fall back to 1850s levels

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13 October 2020
Call for inquest into Covid cough and rail workers death

Railnews report



8 April 2021
More trains next week, and forecasts are claiming passengers will return

Railnews report



17 June 2021
Govia Thameslink emergency contract extended

Railnews report



15 July 2021
Railfreight operators welcome decarbonisation plan

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Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 24 November 1999
Building a better railway: Franchising Director invites replacement franchise proposals for Chiltern, Connex South Central and Great North Eastern franchises

1999-11-24 SRA-001


Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 22 December 1999
Building a better railway: first companies prequalify for franchise replacement

1999-12-22 SRA-002


Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 March 2000
Areas defined for second franchise replacement round

2000-03-08 SRA-001


Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 14 March 2000
Six companies shortlisted for first franchise replacement round

2000-03-14 SRA-001


Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 20 June 2000
Sir Alastair Morton sets out map for UK rail

2000-06-20 SRA-001


Press release
Railway Forum ::: 24 October 2000
With new investment we can now see the shape of a better railway

2000-10-24 RFO-001


Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 24 October 2000
Building a better railway: £1.5 billion investment for new South Central franchise

2000-10-24 SRA-001


Press release
OPRAF ::: 2 November 2000
Building a better railway: four shortlisted for new Transpennine Express franchise

2000-11-02 OPR-001


Press release
Connex ::: 29 May 2001
Connex Transport UK Limited sale of Connex South Central Limited to Govia Limited

2001-05-29 CON-001


Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 30 May 2001
Acquisition of Connex South Central Limited by Govia Limited ('Govia')

2001-05-30 GOA-001


Press release
Govia ::: 30 May 2001
Acquisition of Connex South Central Limited by Govia Limited ('Govia')

2001-05-30 GOV-001


Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 9 July 2001
Railtrack announces compensation review

2001-07-09 RTK-001


Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 24 August 2001
South Central franchise transferred - £1.5 billion investment boost moves into gear

2001-08-24 SRA-001


Press release
Connex ::: 25 August 2001
South Central transfer

2001-08-25 CON-001


Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 28 August 2001
Completion of acquisition of South Central franchise

2001-08-28 GOA-001


Press release
ATOC ::: 11 March 2002
New train orders near 4,000

2002-03-11 ATO-001


Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 11 March 2002
South Central franchise to get 700 new carriages

2002-03-11 GOA-001


Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 18 Mar 2002 00:00
Byers publishes latest rail performance indicators

2002-03-18 DTR-001


Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 21 May 2002
Bowker welcomes strong interest in the new Greater Anglia franchise

2002-05-21 SRA-001


Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 24 June 2002
Statement by Railtrack Group

2002-06-24 RTK-001


Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 9 August 2002
Rail franchise replacement

2002-08-09 GOA-001


Press release
RMT ::: 22 April 2003
New strike dates set in guard dispute

2003-04-22 RMT-001


Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 28 July 2003
SRA Announce Preferred Bidder For TransPennine Express

2003-07-28 SRA-001


Memorandum
House of Commons Transport Committee ::: 23 September 2003
Virgin Rail Group interim agreement

2003-09-23 TCO-001


Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 13 February 2004
Franchising programme continues apace

2004-02-13 SRA-001


Press release
Southern ::: 14 May 2004
South Central to Southern – train operator names the changes

2004-05-14 SOU-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 30 November 2005 16:07
Department for Transport announces winner of Integrated Kent franchise

2005-11-30 DfT-001


Press release
Govia ::: 30 November 2005
Department for Transport announces Integrated Kent franchise

2005-11-30 GOV-001


Press release
Southeastern ::: 3 April 2006
Flying start for new Integrated Kent franchise

2006-04-03 SEA-001


Press release
Southeastern ::: 18 April 2006
Southeastern completes its executive team and welcomes high-speed train experts

2006-04-18 SEA-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 Sep 2006 00:00
Department for Transport announces pre-qualified bidders for 3 new franchises

2006-09-19 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 Oct 2006 00:00
Invitations to tender issued for three new rail franchises

2006-10-31 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 Jun 2007 07:03
Agreement signed to amend Gatwick Express and Southern franchises

2007-06-19 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 June 2007
Department for Transport announces winner of West Midlands franchise

2007-06-21 DfT-001


Press release
Govia ::: 21 June 2007
Improvements on the way for passengers as Govia wins the West Midlands rail franchise

2007-06-21 GOV-001


Press release
Govia ::: 21 June 2007
Improvements on the way for passengers as Govia wins the West Midlands rail franchise

2007-06-21 LON-001


Press release
Eurostar ::: 04 September 2007
Eurostar achieves record-breaking run between Paris and London

2007-09-04 EUR-001


Press release
Southeastern ::: 2 October 2007
Hitachi unveils 'Bullet Train' at new Ashford depot

2007-10-02 SEA-001


Press release
Eurostar ::: 06 November 2007
Royal opening of St Pancras International will herald one week to go until start of Eurostar services

2007-11-06 EUR-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 6 May 2008 14:05
Government takes action to deliver 106 new Pendolinos for West Coast

2008-05-06 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 Jul 2008 12:31
Step forward in Pendolino lengthening project

2008-07-31 DfT-001


Press release/Stock exchange announcement
Department for Transport ::: 20 August 2008
[[South Central franchise]]

2008-08-20 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 09 Jun 2009 07:02
More frequent and more secure rail services for London and the South East

2009-06-09 DfT-001


Press release
RMT ::: 9 June 2009
RMT blasts wasted opportunity to bring South Central trains under public ownership

2009-06-09 RMT-001


Press release
Southeastern ::: 14 December 2009
Gordon Brown prime minister officially launches high speed train service

2009-12-14 SEA-001


Press release
Southeastern ::: 18 March 2011
Southeastern franchise to run to 2014

2011-03-18 SEA-001


Press release
Southeastern ::: 18 March 2011
New High Speed service introduced for Maidstone

2011-03-18 SEA-002


Press release
Southern Railway ::: 28 December 2011
Southern’s £188 million train order

2011-12-28 SOU-001


Press release
Govia ::: 29 February 2012
London Midland’s new trains bring extra capacity and faster journeys

2012-02-29 LON-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 March 2012
Bidders to oversee improvements on rail franchises announced

2012-03-29 DfT-001


Press release
Govia ::: 29 March 2012
Govia shortlisted to bid for Thameslink franchise

2012-03-29 GOV-001


Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 19 June 2012
Transport committee - inquiry into the reform of the railways

2012-06-19 RDG-001


Press release
Southern ::: 14 November 2012
Southern Railway Limited - Procurement of New Rolling Stock

2012-11-14 SOU-001


Press release
Govia ::: 20 December 2012
New passenger benefits package marks extension of London Midland franchise

2012-12-20 LON-001


Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 8 January 2013
Industry strategic business plans

2013-01-08 RDG-001


Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 19 February 2013
Formalisation of the RDG

2013-02-19 RDG-001


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2013
Rail franchising

2013-03-26 DfT-002


Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 2 Apr 2013
Rail Delivery Group invites applications for Associate Membership of the Rail Delivery Group

2013-04-02 RDG-001


Press release
London Midland ::: 27 November 2013
Access at Leighton Buzzard Station is on the up

2013-11-27 LON-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 May 2014
New rail franchising deal set to transform passenger services across London and south east

2014-05-23 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 June 2014
Rail passengers on track for better services after DfT ink deal with Govia

2014-06-12 DfT-001


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 12 June 2014
Rail franchising: Thameslink Southern Great Northern

2014-06-12 DfT-002


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 24 July 2014
Baroness Kramer welcomes start of production on Thameslink trains

2014-07-24 DfT-002


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 August 2014
Shortlist for Northern and TransPennine Express rail operators revealed

2014-08-19 DfT-002


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 11 September 2014
Rail franchising: South Eastern direct award

2014-09-11 DfT-002


Letter
Department for Transport ::: 11 September 2014
Letter to Southeastern passengers

2014-09-11 DfT-003


Press release
Govia Thameslink Railway ::: 14 September 2014
Welcome to Thameslink and Great Northern

2014-09-14 GTR-001


Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 15 September 2014
New rail franchise to transform London’s busiest routes

2014-09-15 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 24 October 2014
Access for all at Leighton Buzzard station

2014-10-24 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 November 2014
New trains for Gatwick Express and Thameslink

2014-11-18 DfT-001


Press release
Porterbrook ::: 24 November 2014
New train fleets for Thameslink and Gatwick Express

2014-11-24 POR-001


Press release
Network Rail ::: 29 December 2014 12.45
Media statement from Network Rail

2014-12-29 NET-001


Press release
Southeastern ::: 7 January 2015
Timetable changes for Southeastern services: Travel advice for passengers

2015-01-07 SEA-001


Press release
Govia Thameslink Railway ::: 12 January 2015
Statement

2015-01-12 GTR-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 27 February 2015
Transformation of rail travel in the north

2015-02-27 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2014
East Anglia passengers to benefit from smart ticketing roll out

2015-03-26 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 May 2015
New member of British Transport Police Authority announced

2015-05-28 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 July 2015
Smart ticketing to transform travel for Southeastern passengers

2015-07-28 DfT-001


Press release
Office of Rail and Road ::: 10 August 2015
ORR investigation finds Network Rail in breach of licence in 2014-15

2015-08-10 ORR-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 September 2015
Rail Minister renews pledge to tackle overcrowding on trains

2015-09-09 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 November 2015
Contactless payments and Oyster to make travel to and from Gatwick Airport seamless

2015-11-10 DfT-001


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 15 December 2015
Rail franchising: pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) passport award

2015-12-15 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 January 2016
Transport Secretary visits Gatwick Airport to launch Oyster and contactless payments

2016-01-11 DfT-001


Press release
RMT ::: 19 January 2016
RMT steps up pressure for Southern to be taken into public ownership as union launches fight to retain guards

2016-01-19 RMT-001


Press release
RMT ::: 19 January 2016
RMT steps up pressure for Southern to be taken into public ownership as union launches fight to retain guards

2016-01-19 RMT-002


Press release
Southeastern ::: 1 February 2016
Southeastern compensating Sandwich, Deal, Walmer, Martin Mill and Dover Priory passengers after sea wall collapse shut down services

2016-02-01 SEA-001


Press release
RMT ::: 2 February 2016
RMT to fight “ticket office carnage” that threatens 81 stations across Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern

2016-02-02 RMT-001


Press release
RMT ::: 12 February 2016
Ticket office “carnage” plan across the South in disarray as RMT steps up campaign of resistance

2016-02-12 RMT-001


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 17 February 2016
GTR strikes £200m-plus deal for new train fleet serving City of London Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)

2016-02-17 GTR-001


Press release
RMT ::: 22 February 2016
Mass rail ticket office closure plan across the South finally kicks off today in total chaos

2016-02-22 RMT-001


Press release
RMT ::: 2 March 2016
RMT fight over rail ticket office closures hits Balham tomorrow

2016-03-02 RMT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 7 April 2016
Three companies shortlisted to compete for the next West Midlands franchise

2016-04-07 DfT-001


Press release
RMT ::: 27 May 2016
New train contract will allow Govia Thameslink Railway to inflict 9000 more train cancellations on their passengers

2016-05-27 RMT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 July 2016
Government reassures GTR staff over jobs

2016-07-11 DfT-001


Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 11 July 2016
Rail industry leaders back the latest steps by Southern to help passengers affected by disruption to services

2016-07-11 RDG-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 30 August 2016
Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the West Midlands

2016-08-30 DfT-001


Press release
Campaign for Better Transport/Association of British Commuters ::: 1 September 2016
Passenger campaigners respond to Government's Southern rail announcement

2016-09-01 CBT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 September 2016
Package of measures announced to help improve resilience of Southern network

2016-09-01 DfT-001


Press release
Govia Thameslink Railway ::: 1 September 2016
GTR welcomes £20m improvement package

2016-09-01 GTR-001


Press release
RMT ::: 1 September 2016
RMT responds to announcement of £20 million taxpayer bail-out of Southern Rail

2016-09-01 RMT-001


Press release
House of Commons Transport Committee ::: 1 September 2016
Transport Cttee reaction to Govt measures for Southern Railway, announced today

2016-09-01 TCO-001


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 5 September 2016
Govia Thameslink update: 5 September 2016

2016-09-05 DfT-001


Press release
Competition and Markets Authority ::: 9 September 2016
CMA concerned about rail franchise’s impact on some local fares

2016-09-09 CMA-001


Press release
Rail Freight Group ::: 13 September 2016
Government backs rail freight with new strategy

2016-09-13 RFG-001


Press release
Govia Thameslink Railway ::: 19 September 2016
Govia Thameslink Railway consults on ‘biggest timetable shake-up in a generation’

2016-09-19 GTR-001


Press release
HS1 Ltd ::: 26 September 2016
HS1 appoints Dyan Crowther as its new CEO

2016-09-26 HS1-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 October 2016
Government announces improved compensation scheme for rail passengers

2016-10-13 DfT-001


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 13 October 2016
Rail passenger compensation

2016-10-13 DfT-002


Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 14 October 2016
We put the travelling public first

2016-10-14 DfT-001


Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 7 November 2016
The train now arriving is faster, smarter and better connected

2016-11-07 RDG-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 December 2016
Compensation payment of 1 month's travel for Southern passengers

2016-12-02 DfT-001


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 2 December 2016
Rail update: Southern

2016-12-02 DfT-002


Press release
Govia Thameslink Railway ::: 2 December 2016
Union industrial action to cause “severe and significant” disruption to services

2016-12-02 GTR-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 December 2016
Southern Rail: Transport Secretary message to passengers

2016-12-12 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 6 January 2017
Rail regulator to set out national safety framework for train dispatch

2017-01-06 DfT-001


Press release
Network Rail ::: 10 January 2017
Major funding for Southern and Thameslink rail improvement works

2017-01-10 NET-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 February 2017
Government responds to agreement reached between Aslef and GTR

2017-02-02 DfT-001


Press release
Aslef ::: 16 February 2017
ASLEF and Southern Railways: Referendum result

2017-02-16 ASL-001


Press release
Aslef ::: 5 April 2017
ASLEF on rail regulator's 'principles for DCO'

2017-04-05 ASL-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 April 2017
New Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport

2017-04-18 DfT-001


Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 25 April 2017
Stagecoach and Virgin to join forces with SNCF for West Coast Partnership bid

2017-04-25 STG-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 22 June 2017
Bidders for 2 rail franchises named by government

2017-06-22 DfT-001


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 22 June 2017
West Coast Partnership and South Eastern rail franchise bidders

2017-06-22 DfT-002


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 22 June 2017
Gibb report on Southern Rail network: government response

2017-06-22 DfT-003


Press release
Go-Ahead Group ::: 13 July 2017
GTR contractual variations

2017-07-13 GOA-001


Press release
Go-Ahead Group ::: 17 July 2017
London Midland franchise extension

2017-07-15 GOA-001


Press release
London Midland ::: 17 July 2017
London Midland welcomes franchise extension by the Department for Transport

2017-07-15 LON-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 July 2017
Huge economic boost for Scotland as Transport Secretary confirms new HS2 routes

2017-07-17 DfT-005


Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 18 July 2017
HS2 update: Phase 2a and Phase 2b

2017-07-18 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 July 2017
Unions suspend strike action on Southern Rail

2017-07-20 DfT-004


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 July 2017
ASLEF meeting constructive, strikes remain suspended

2017-07-20 DfT-005


Press release
Go-Ahead Group ::: 10 August 2017
West Midlands rail franchise

2017-08-10 GOA-001


Press release
London Midland ::: 10 August 2017
London Midland statement on next West Midlands franchise

2017-08-10 LON-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 5 October 2017
Government plans £80 million smart ticketing rail revolution

2017-10-05 DfT-001


Press release
Go-Ahead Group ::: 15 Jun 2018
Go-Ahead Group announces resignation of Chief Executive Officer of Govia Thameslink Railway

2018-06-15 GOA-001


Press release
Go-Ahead Group ::: 21 Jun 2018
Go-Ahead Group appoints Patrick Verwer as CEO of Govia Thameslink Railway

2018-06-21 GOA-001


Press release
Southeastern ::: 21 Dec 2018
Southeastern franchise extended to June 2019

2018-12-21 SEA-001


Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 10 April 2019
East Midlands, South Eastern and West Coast Partnership franchise updates

2019-04-10 DfT-003


Press release
Labour Party ::: 10 April 2019
Andy McDonald comments on DfT's handling over rail franchise bids

2019-04-10 LAB-001


Press release
Southeastern ::: 13 June 2019
Southeastern to introduce 15-minute Delay Repay compensation

2019-06-13 SEA-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 July 2019
£150 million pledged to deliver vital upgrades at Gatwick Airport station

2019-07-08 DfT-003


Statement
Go-Ahead Group ::: 7 August 2019
Go-Ahead statement regarding the Southeastern franchise

2019-08-07 GOA-001


Press release
Labour Party ::: 7 August 2019
NEWS FROM LABOUR: Shapps continues disastrous Grayling policy: DfT cancels Southeastern franchise competition - Rachael Maskell responds

2019-08-07 LAB-001


Press release
TSSA ::: 7 August 2019
Southeastern decision equals vote of no confidence in franchising

2019-08-07 TSS-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 August 2019
Two improvements to ensure passengers get a better deal on rail fares

2019-08-29 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 16 September 2019
Transport Secretary acts on HS2 ancient woodland clearances during Oakervee review

2019-09-16 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 30 March 2020
Critical rail services protected in new deals for GWR and Southeastern

2020-03-30 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 June 2020
New tech to tackle leaves on the line and de-ice platforms set to revolutionise British rail travel

2020-06-17 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 August 2020
Rail passengers see major service boost with new £40 million Stevenage station platform

2020-08-03 DfT-001


Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 September 2020
Action taken to improve resilience of railway following Stonehaven tragedy

2020-09-10 DfT-001


Press release
Govia Thameslink Railway ::: 22 June 2022
Reminder to all rail passengers: essential travel only until Sunday 26 June

2022-06-22 GTR-001


Press release
Rail Partners ::: 23 May 2024
Thousands of food parcels delivered to Ukrainian Railway employees and their families, following donations from British rail companies

2024-05-23 RPA-001




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