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RAILNEWS

23 January 2015
Network Rail 'must regain confidence'

Railnews report

9 July 2015
Carne lays down digital railway challenge

Railnews report

30 July 2015
Go-ahead for new hybrid trains to far south west

Railnews report

22 January 2016
Spanish-built trains ordered for Northern in £490m deal

Railnews report

24 March 2016
Network Rail seeks funders for Welsh rail upgrades

Railnews report

17 June 2016
Derailment closes Paddington station

Railnews report

1 August 2016
London Midland and Transport for West Midlands sign deal

Railnews report

10 August 2016
Holiday season strikes called on Eurostar

Railnews report

12 September 2016
Warnings as Severn Tunnel closes for electrification

Railnews report

13 October 2016
Contenders named for next Welsh franchise

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21 June 2017
HS2 commitment confirmed in Queen’s Speech

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26 June 2017
Corbyn confirms Labour rail nationalisation plans

Railnews report

13 July 2017
Newport chosen for new train-building plant

Railnews report

20 July 2017
DfT scraps electrification schemes

Railnews report

12 September 2017
Integration stepped up in Wales

Railnews report

3 October 2017
RMT urges Theresa May to intervene in disputes

Railnews report

30 October 2017
Arriva makes surprise exit from Welsh competition

Railnews report

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

Railnews report

2 January 2018
Government may rethink basis for rail fare rises

Railnews report

18 January 2018
Abellio says Welsh bid has survived Carillion collapse

Railnews report

20 March 2018
More Northern strikes confirmed

Railnews report

26 March 2018
New Northern strike ‘rock solid’ says RMT

Railnews report

25 April 2018
RMT announces new strikes in May

Railnews report

10 May 2018
Digital Railway plans move to next stage

Railnews report

24 May 2018
Northern crisis deepens amid more RMT strikes

Railnews report

4 June 2018
Award of new Welsh franchise confirmed

Railnews report

7 June 2018
Modernised Underground cars are ordered for Wales

Railnews report

28 June 2018
MPs want cancelled electrification schemes rescued

Railnews report

18 July 2018
‘Stark’ lack of Welsh rail investment revealed

Railnews report

12 October 2018
RMT announces more strike days on Northern

Railnews report

17 October 2018
Hitachi train under test ‘brought down wires’ on GWML

Railnews report

27 November 2018
Welsh cancellations set to continue indefinitely

Railnews report

29 November 2018
Arriva blamed for Welsh train problems

Railnews report

5 February 2019
‘World Class’ Old Oak Common images unveiled by HS2

Railnews report

25 March 2019
Storm-damaged Welsh line to be closed for months

Railnews report

15 May 2019
Azuma carries first passengers to Leeds

Railnews report

20 May 2019
New timetables get first rush hour test

Railnews report

12 June 2019
12 June: news in brief

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24 June 2019
24 June: news in brief

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6 September 2019
6 September: news in brief

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20 November 2019
Major changes for Welsh timetables soon

Railnews report

21 January 2020
21 January: news in brief

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7 April 2020
7 April: news in brief

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3 July 2020
Open access comes out on top in National Rail survey

Railnews report

14 September 2020
Network Rail signals end of the line for diesel trains

Railnews report

12 October 2020
OBE for Rail Alliance founder Colin Flack

Railnews report

22 October 2020
Transport for Wales to be nationalised

Railnews report

8 February 2021
Welsh railways return to public ownership

Railnews report

10 March 2021
Train operators call for ‘level playing field’ over tax

Railnews report

15 April 2021
MPs intervene in disused railway structures debate

Railnews report

11 May 2021
LNER to bring back older trains as IET disruption goes on

Railnews report

14 July 2021
Facemasks remain compulsory on TfL, but confusion grows

Railnews report

20 July 2021
Cross-border clash over train facemask rule

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311 Former operators: Wales & West/Wessex Trains

Business ::: franchises
Wales & West

Business ::: franchises
Wessex Trains

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 23 October 1996
Office of Passenger Rail Franchising (OPRAF): The award of the first three passenger rail franchises
1996-10-23 NAO-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 9 May 1997
Regulator agrees new services for the South West
1997-05-09 ORR-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 20 May 1997
Railtrack invests over £16 million in local station regeneration programme
1997-05-20 RTK-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 20 May 1997
Railtrack invests over £16 million in local station regeneration programme
1997-05-20 RTK-002

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 6 August 1997
Level crossing users put their safety at risk
1997-08-06 RTK-002

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Railtrack plc ::: 17 September 1997
Railtrack announces study into improving trans-Pennine rail freight routes
1997-09-17 RTK-001

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OPRAF ::: 8 June 1998
Increased service frequencies complement West Coast upgrade deal
1998-06-08 OPR-001

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Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 8 June 1998
Rail Regulator gives final approval to West Coast upgrade
1998-06-08 ORR-001

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OPRAF ::: 25 February 1999
Consultation on the development of rail services starts in March
1999-02-25 OPR-001

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Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 12 July 1999
Rail Industry Year 2000 compliance rating 70% Blue – Independent assessment shows substantial progress
1999-07-12 ORR-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 2 September 1999
New moves to ease Thameslink overcrowding
1999-09-02 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 9 December 1999
Building a better railway: proposals invited for second round of franchise replacements
1999-12-09 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 9 December 1999
Franchise replacement
1999-12-09 SRA-002

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 15 February 2000
Proposals invited for second round of franchise replacement
2000-02-15 SRA-001

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 ::: 19 April 2000
New entrants qualify for second franchise replacement round
2000-04-19 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 15 June 2000
New Prism deal brings £20.5 million boost for rail
2000-06-15 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 15 June 2000
New Prism deal paves way for Wales and Borders franchise
2000-06-15 SRA-002

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Strategic Rail Authority ::: 20 June 2000
Sir Alastair Morton sets out map for UK rail
2000-06-20 SRA-001

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Prism Rail PLC ::: 18 July 2000
National Express Group plc ('National Express') recommended offer for Prism Rail PLC ('Prism Rail')
2000-07-18 PRI-001

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Prism Rail PLC ::: 18 July 2000
National Express Group plc ('National Express') recommended offer for Prism Rail PLC ('Prism Rail')
2000-07-18 PRI-002

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Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 August 2000
New franchise for Wales and Borders confirmed:competition launched for new franchise:
2000-08-08 SRA-001

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Virgin Trains ::: 10 August 2000
First Voyager train nears completion
2000-08-10 VIR-001

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Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 14 September 2000
Building a better railway: pre-qualifiers confirmed for Wales & Borders franchise
2000-09-14 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 22 September 2000
Passenger train operators promise more to come in fight against crime
2000-09-22 ATO-001

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OPRAF ::: 2 November 2000
Building a better railway: four shortlisted for new Transpennine Express franchise
2000-11-02 OPR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 15 January 2001
New timetables bring further rail improvement
2001-01-15 ATO-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 February 2001
SRA prepares for future Wales, Wessex and Thameslink franchises
2001-02-08 SRA-002

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 15 February 2001
Building a better railway: SRA shortlists four for Wales and Borders franchise
2001-02-15 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 13 September 2001
Separation of Wales and West
2001-09-13 SRA-001

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Connex ::: 21 September 2001
Connex strengthens UK franchise bid development team
2001-09-21 CON-001

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Strategic Rail Authority ::: 7 December 2001
£400 Million for Local Rail Projects
2001-12-07 SRA-001

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Strategic Rail Authority ::: 19 December 2001
Franchise list
2001-12-19 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 14 January 2002
Building a better railway: SRA launches rail strategy delivering improvements for Wales' railway
2002-01-14 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 14 January 2002
Building a better railway: SRA launches strategic plan
2002-01-14 SRA-002

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 29 Jan 2002 00:00
New appointments to the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)
2002-01-29 DTR-001

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Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 18 Feb 2002 00:00
Byers publishes rail performance indicators
2002-02-18 DTR-001

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ATOC ::: 1 March 2002
Train companies announce minimum fare for Network railcard
2002-03-01 ATO-001

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Strategic Rail Authority ::: 7 March 2002
SRA agrees terms for restructuring of Central Trains and ScotRail
2002-03-07 SRA-001

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Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 18 Mar 2002 00:00
Byers publishes latest rail performance indicators
2002-03-18 DTR-001

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ATOC ::: 25 March 2002
Network railcard changes will go ahead
2002-03-25 ATO-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 31 May 2002
More SRA Funding for Valley Lines
2002-05-31 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 1 October 2002
Four invited to submit final bids for Wales and Borders franchise
2002-10-01 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 1 October 2002
Three new bidders shortlisted for Merseyrail
2002-10-01 SRA-002

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 3 October 2002
Immediate benefits for Central Trains passengers from improvements package
2002-10-03 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 6 November 2002
SRA announces new franchise for the west
2002-11-06 SRA-003

Press release
RMT ::: 22 April 2003
New strike dates set in guard dispute
2003-04-22 RMT-001

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Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 July 2003
SRA enter heads of terms on Central Trains two-year extension
2003-07-08 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 1 August 2003
SRA announces preferred bidder for new integrated Wales franchise
2003-08-01 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 9 October 2003
Two year Central Trains extension
2003-10-09 SRA-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 10 October 2003
Network Rail and Jarvis announce agreement on future of Jarvis’ rail maintenance contracts
2003-10-10 NET-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 20 October 2003
Wales and Borders franchise signing
2003-10-20 SRA-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 24 October 2003
Network Rail to bring rail maintenance back in-house
2003-10-24 NET-001

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Eurostar ::: 18 November 2003
Eurostar carries one millionth passenger
2003-11-18 EUR-001

Press release
John Laing ::: 12 December 2003
John Laing announces joint venture with GNER
2003-12-12 JLA-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 Feb 2004 00:00
Chairman of the Rail Passengers Council reappointed
2004-02-09 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 Jul 2004 00:00
A new structure to deliver a better railway
2004-07-15 DfT-001

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Eurostar ::: 14 September 2004
Eurostar achieves record market share
2004-09-14 EUR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 Dec 2004 00:00
Transport direct to your destination - new journey planner
2004-12-31 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 Jun 2005 00:00
Board members appointed to the new Rail Passengers Council
2005-06-13 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 Jun 2005 00:00
Acting chair appointed to the Rail Passengers Council
2005-06-28 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 May 2006 00:00
New benefits identified for passengers - upgrade of West Coast
2006-05-23 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 Jul 2006 00:00
Appointments to DPTAC
2006-07-26 DfT-002

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Office of Rail Regulation ::: 3 September 2007
ORR announces decision on additional services between London and Wrexham
2007-09-03 ORR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 5 Dec 2007 14:37
Ruth Kelly urges more stations to join Secure Stations Scheme
2007-12-05 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Jan 2009 12:51
Andrew Adonis reappoints Colin Foxall as member of the British Transport Police Authority
2009-01-08 DfT-002

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Department for Transport ::: 3 Apr 2009 10:57
Government backs improved Swindon-Gloucester rail line with £2.5m funding
2009-04-03 DfT-001

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Department for Transport ::: 5 May 2009 12:08
Champions to oversee station improvements
2009-05-05 DfT-001

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ATOC ::: 15 May 2009
Train companies call for early commitment on electrification
2009-05-15 ATO-001

Press release
South West Trains ::: 22 July 2009
New Managing Director at South West Trains
2009-07-22 SWT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 Aug 2009 09:38
Most commuter fares set to drop next year
2009-08-18 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 Nov 2009 13:53
Disabled Persons' Transport Advisory Committee appointment
2009-11-20 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 Dec 2009 11:04
New Year heralds lower fares for many rail passengers
2009-12-31 DfT-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 1 March 2011
Intercity Express and rail electrification
2011-03-01 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 March 2011
Green light for new trains and rail electrification
2011-03-01 DfT-002

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 11 May 2011
Realising the potential of GB rail
2011-05-11 RDG-001

Press release
South West Trains ::: 5 October 2011
South West Trains Managing Director to retire
2011-10-05 SWT-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 8 March 2012
Rail Reform command paper oral statement
2012-03-08 DfT-002

Press release
Office of Rail Regulation ::: 26 April 2012
Rail passenger journeys across Great Britain reach record levels
2012-04-26 ORR-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 8 January 2013
Network Rail sets out plans for bigger, better railway across the West of England
2013-01-08 NET-005

Press release
Network Rail ::: 8 January 2013
Rail industry plan lays foundations for the future
2013-01-08 NET-007

Press release
Network Rail ::: 8 January 2013
Network Rail sets out plans for bigger, better railway in the Thames Valley
2013-01-08 NET-008

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2013
Rail franchising
2013-03-26 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 July 2013
Five new members appointed to the board of the British Transport Police Authority
2013-07-29 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 October 2013
Franchising deal to boost services on Great Western Main Line
2013-10-03 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 21 October 2013
Railway Engineers Forum
2013-10-21 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 November 2013
Strengthening Britain’s train-building industry
2013-11-01 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 27 May 2014
Have your say on the Great Western rail franchise
2014-05-27 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 16 July 2014
Green light for extra rail services between England and Wales
2014-07-16 DfT-002

Press release
Serco Group ::: 30 October 2014
Serco appoints Managing Director to run the iconic Caledonian Sleeper franchise
2014-10-30 SER-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 2 March 2014
Preparation work begins to electrify South Wales railway and improve journeys
2015-03-02 NET-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 6 March 2015
North South express train extended for another three years
2015-03-06 WGO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 March 2015
New deal for rail passengers in west of England and Wales
2015-03-23 DfT-001

Press release
First Great Western ::: 23 March 2015
Largest train fleet upgrade in a generation drives more seats, faster services and greater connectivity for First Great Western customers
2015-03-23 FGW-001

Press release
First Great Western ::: 23 March 2015
New and more frequent trains for Thames Valley customers deliver more seats, as First Great Western agrees 3.5 year franchise deal
2015-03-23 FIR-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 30 July 2015
New fleet of trains to bring better journeys to the south west
2015-07-30 DfT-001

Press release
First Great Western ::: 30 July 2015
New fleet of trains to bring better journeys to the south west
2015-07-30 FGW-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 September 2015
Train manufacturing officially returns to the North East
2015-09-03 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 November 2015
North Wales rail summit to drive forward rail modernisation to the region
2015-11-12 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 December 2015
Transport Secretary pledges to build a new transport legacy for Wales
2015-12-03 DfT-003

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 3 December 2015
Investing in Welsh transport
2015-12-03 DfT-004

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 February 2016
Crossrail to become the Elizabeth line in honour of Her Majesty the Queen
2016-02-23 DfT-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 31 March 2016
Minister submits case for electrification of the North Wales main line
2016-03-31 WGO-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 16 May 2016
Just the ticket - new online guide to help rail customers travel with confidence
2016-05-16 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 May 2016
Rail tourism winners announced
2016-05-25 DfT-001

Press release
HS2 Ltd ::: 7 July 2016
David Higgins recommends new HS2 plans for South Yorkshire
2016-07-07 HS2-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 23 August 2016
Intercity West Coast rail franchise must not miss North Wales connection
2016-08-23 WGO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 August 2016
Government announces £20 million fund for new railway stations
2016-08-26 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
Welsh Government ::: 12 October 2016
Rail operator shortlist revealed
2016-10-12 WGO-001

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 9 November 2016
Modernising the Great Western railway
2016-11-09 NAO-001

Press release
HS2 Ltd ::: 15 November 2016
HS2 names enabling works contractors
2016-11-15 HS2-001

Speech (full)
HM Treasury ::: 23 November 2016
Autumn Statement 2016: some of the things we’ve announced
2016-11-23 HMT-001

Oral statement
HM Treasury ::: 23 November 2016
Autumn Statement 2016: Philip Hammond’s speech
2016-11-23 HMT-002

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 6 December 2016
Welsh Government apply for new station at Bow Street
2016-12-06 WGO-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 14 December 2016
Wales set for biggest investment in infrastructure since devolution
2016-12-14 WGO-001

Press release
HS2 Ltd ::: 26 January 2017
HS2 announces new CEO
2017-01-26 HS2-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 28 February 2017
Have your say on a new rail service for wales
2017-02-28 WGO-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 2 March 2017
Welsh Government sets out plans for a North East Wales Metro
2017-03-02 WGO-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 20 March 2017
New Transport for Wales headquarters part of wider work to unleash the potential of Welsh regions
2017-03-20 WGO-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 13 July 2017
Newport selected for new £30m rail production facility creating 300 jobs
2017-07-13 WGO-001

Press release
HS2 Ltd ::: 17 July 2017
HS2 reveals station design and Euston master development partner shortlists
2017-07-17 HS2-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 17 July 2017
Welsh Government announce extra rolling stock to improve rail services
2017-07-17 WGO-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 20 July 2017
Rail update: bi-mode train technology
2017-07-20 DfT-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 29 September 2017
Final tenders invited as Wales nears decision on next rail service
2017-09-29 WGO-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 29 September 2017
Welsh Government show commitment to Wales and Borders staff
2017-09-29 WGO-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 5 October 2017
Government plans £80 million smart ticketing rail revolution
2017-10-05 DfT-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 5 February 2018
Rail franchising update
2018-02-05 STG-001

Press release
Abellio ::: 23 February 2018
Abellio announces withdrawal of bid to run the next Wales & Borders franchise
2018-02-18 ABB-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 February 2018
Welsh rail services set to be devolved following historic agreement
2018-02-28 DfT-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 28 March 2018
Heathrow Express service confirmed to 2028
2018-03-28 FIR-001

Press release
CAF ::: 8 June 2018
CAF preferred bidder to supply trains for Wales and Borders rail franchise
2018-06-08 CAF-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 12 February 2019
Building a more liveable and sustainable world of transport
2019-02-12 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 26 February 2019
The Bradshaw Address by Keith Williams
2019-02-26 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Safety and Standards Board ::: 22 July 2019
UK government transforming South Wales rail network
2019-07-22 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 14 August 2019
Over one million people to save hundreds, as new 16-17 Saver launches, cutting cost of rail travel for teenagers
2019-08-14 DfT-002

Statement
FirstGroup/Trenitalia ::: 14 August 2019
Firstgroup and Trenitalia welcome West Coast Partnership award
2019-08-14 FIR-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 31 October 2019
Department for Transport: departmental update, 31 October 2019
2019-10-31 DfT-001

Press release
Transport for Wales ::: 20 November 2019
TfW announce Sunday Railway Revolution across Wales
2019-11-20 TfW-001

Press release
Avanti West Coast ::: 27 November 2019
Avanti West Coast unveiled as name for new partnership railway
2019-11-27 AWC-001

Press release
Labour Party ::: 1 December 2019
Labour announces biggest ever rail fares cut of 33% in a move that will save the average commuter over £1000 a year
2019-12-01 LAB-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 12 June 2020
Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 12 June 2020
2020-06-12 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 June 2020
£15 million boost to bring better rail journeys to the North East
2020-06-29 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 August 2020
Multi-million boost from UK government for Welsh railways to level up infrastructure and improve journeys for passengers
2020-08-21 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 5 October 2020
Union connectivity review
2020-10-05 DfT-001

Policy paper
Department for Transport ::: 3 November 2020
The Inclusive Transport Strategy – summary of progress
2020-11-03 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 March 2021
Move to boost transport connections across the whole of the UK
2021-03-10 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 April 2024
£1.3 million to back cutting-edge transport projects
2024-04-17 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Partners ::: 3 September 2024
Rail Partners' response to launch of Shadow Great British Railways
2024-09-03 RPA-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 January 2025
Back and bigger than ever: rail sale offers up to half price discounts on over 2 million tickets
2025-01-10 DfT-001

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