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12 January 2015
HS2 costs to come under spotlight

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12 January 2015
Tilted phone mast halted main line trains

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5 February 2015
Watford work cancelled because of landslip

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16 March 2015
Network Rail to deploy Easter army of 14,000

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23 March 2015
More new Great Western trains are part of franchise award

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24 March 2015
Lords Committee gives thumbs down to HS2

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3 April 2015
West Coast ban after serious SPAD near Swindon

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8 April 2015
Alliance and Grand Central make fresh bid for Blackpool

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9 April 2015
Government rules out North Cotswold Line upgrade

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29 April 2015
May Day weekend Network Rail warns check before you travel'

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8 May 2015
West Coast Railways is back on track

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11 May 2015
McLoughlin to stay in top transport job

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11 May 2015
New Whitehall transport team to be named

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21 May 2015
London Overground set to be hit by strike

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17 June 2015
HS2 construction 'to start in 2017'

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6 July 2015
Governments robust rejection of Lords HS2 criticisms

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7 July 2015
Stagecoach to rebid for SWT after talks fail

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7 August 2015
Green light for open access to Blackpool

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19 October 2015
Sweet flavour for East Midlands Trains relaunch

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19 November 2015
Major Midland Metro expansion plans unveiled

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23 November 2015
30,000 reward for conviction of signal cable arsonists

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24 November 2015
Franchising poses 'emerging risks' three years after West Coast collapse

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7 December 2015
Flood damage will keep West Coast closed for days

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7 December 2015
Floods left trail of havoc on West Coast Main Line

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8 December 2015
West Coast Main Line reopens after Carlisle flood

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8 December 2015
West Coast Main Line 'should be open by midday'

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9 December 2015
Cumbrian Coast route reopens after floods

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9 December 2015
Steam operator prosecuted over Great Western SPAD

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12 January 2016
West Coast Railways prosecution delayed

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19 January 2016
West Coast Main Line to stay blocked until March

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26 January 2016
Railway braces as Atlantic storm approaches

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27 January 2016
West Coast prosecution moves to Crown Court

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12 February 2016
Major landslip will close Settle line for months

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16 February 2016
Engineers win race against time at flood damaged viaduct

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18 February 2016
Heritage operator off the rails over safety fears

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22 February 2016
Flood-damaged lines reopen ahead of schedule

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23 February 2016
HS2 Bill Committee report has 'failed to deliver'

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25 February 2016
Flying Scotsman trespassers block East Coast Main Line

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21 March 2016
Number of trains in British fleet 'could almost double'

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21 March 2016
West Coast prosecution delayed again

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22 March 2016
New Scottish high speed plans unveiled

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24 March 2016
West Coast returns to the rails after safety shake-up

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5 April 2016
Mystery overhead line damage disrupts West Coast

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6 April 2016
West Coast overhead line damage probe continues

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7 April 2016
West Midlands shortlist announced

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14 April 2016
New railfreight hub proposed for West Midlands

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15 April 2016
Upgrading West Coast line 'not an alternative to HS2'

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3 May 2016
Network Rail celebrates May Day successes

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10 May 2016
West Coast franchise consultation launched

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2 June 2016
Strategic railfreight interchange debate ignites

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28 June 2016
Jail sentence for West Coast SPAD driver

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14 July 2016
Cabinet reshuffle: Patrick McLoughlin leaves DfT

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8 September 2016
Think tank urges part-privatisation of Network Rail

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19 September 2016
Services on landslip line return to normal

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13 October 2016
Delay compensation threshold halved to 15 minutes

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18 October 2016
'Transformative' Greater Anglia franchise starts

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4 November 2016
New HS2 franchise will take over West Coast in 2019

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15 November 2016
Network Rail promises careful review of viaduct report

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

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20 January 2017
West Coast/HS2 franchise 'once in a lifetime opportunity'

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24 January 2017
Timetables a 'work of fiction' says Transport Focus

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

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13 February 2017
Italian purchase of c2c franchise confirmed

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23 February 2017
Green light for launch of HS2

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23 February 2017
HS2 Bill receives Royal Assent

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20 April 2017
Services returning to normal after Euston cable fire

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25 April 2017
SNCF joins bid for West Coast Partnership

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22 June 2017
More foreign contenders on franchise shortlists

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26 June 2017
Corbyn confirms Labour rail nationalisation plans

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5 July 2017
Industry eases Advance purchase rules

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11 July 2017
August rail upgrade programme will be biggest yet

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17 July 2017
HS2 contractors named

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10 August 2017
Trenitalia backs out of South Eastern contest

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

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29 November 2017
Grayling report sets out new vision for rail

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15 December 2017
East West Rail to be a diesel commuter railway

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7 February 2018
Chris Grayling faces dilemma over Virgin East Coast

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19 February 2018
Derailment blocked West Coast line near Glasgow

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13 March 2018
Campaigners welcome Crewe HS2 commitment

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14 March 2018
Millennial railcards sell out, but theres always the fruit option

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24 April 2018
First/Trenitalia back away from East Midlands

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24 April 2018
Work starts on new depot for Wigan

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21 August 2018
Dont travel to Euston, warns Network Rail

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24 August 2018
More than 400 Network Rail projects over holiday weekend

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11 September 2018
Intercity Express problems mount on East Coast

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14 September 2018
New trains for Northern start British tests

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17 September 2018
Major railway review could be announced this week

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2 October 2018
Compensation for train delays to be boosted again

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9 October 2018
New HS2 station designs are unveiled

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24 October 2018
Brexit-busting rail freight terminal extension opens

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19 November 2018
Most likely causes of rail growth unveiled in report

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19 March 2019
DfT should stop intervening in railway affairsRDG chief

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4 April 2019
Passenger numbers rise on Virgin West Coast

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10 April 2019
Franchise ban for Stagecoach: Abellio wins East Midlands

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11 April 2019
Franchises face growing pensions pressure

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12 April 2019
RMT threatens strikes and MPs protest as pensions row goes on

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15 April 2019
Stagecoach demands full and transparent explanation over pensions ruling

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16 April 2019
DfT franchise pensions statement now awaited

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17 April 2019
DfT response to Stagecoach vague and incomplete

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24 April 2019
Virgin calls for all-reserved airline style railways

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29 April 2019
SNCF may challenge Chris Grayling in court over pensions row

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2 May 2019
Branson says franchise competitions should be cancelled

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8 May 2019
Stagecoach to sue DfT over franchise bid rejection

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24 May 2019
West Coast bidders start legal action against DfT

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31 May 2019
Virgin unveils radical plan for best value tickets

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3 June 2019
Arriva takes franchise leak claim to court

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5 June 2019
Bidders offer their proposals for HS2 trains

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7 June 2019
Southeastern deal unresolved as deadline approaches

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11 June 2019
11 June: news in brief

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14 June 2019
14 June: news in brief

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21 June 2019
Commons report questions need for HS2

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25 June 2019
25 June: news in brief

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26 June 2019
FirstGroup fights off challenge from US investors

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26 June 2019
Stagecoach to stop running trains

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28 June 2019
RMT prepares for national rail strike ballot over pensions

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8 July 2019
Virgin says British franchise market becoming uninvestable

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11 July 2019
11 July: news in brief

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19 July 2019
Arriva sues government for 200m over rejected East Midlands bid

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5 August 2019
5 August: news in brief

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

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14 August 2019
First, Trenitalia win West Coast Partnership franchise

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20 August 2019
20 August: news in brief

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9 October 2019
9 October: news in brief

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11 October 2019
Rumours grow over future of HS2

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11 November 2019
Virgin reports record modal shift from planes to trains

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12 November 2019
Peak rail fares could soar unless HS2 is built, says leaked report

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16 November 2019
16 November: news in brief

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8 January 2020
Alstom and Avanti West Coast sign Pendolino deal

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15 January 2020
Union threatens national rail strike as pensions row flares

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

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21 January 2020
Arriva settles legal dispute with DfT over East Midlands franchise

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21 February 2020
21 February: news in brief

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4 March 2020
4 March: news in brief

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5 March 2020
Train operators rally to help Flybe passengers and staff

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9 March 2020
London Euston disruption after weekend wire damage

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2 April 2020
Freight operators set to strengthen trains

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14 April 2020
Tuesday essay: the end of franchising

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6 May 2020
6 May: news in brief

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15 May 2020
New controls on Avanti West Coast to achieve social distancing

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12 June 2020
Borders Rail campaign 'vindicated' by HS2 report

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15 June 2020
Face coverings become mandatory on English trains

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

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12 August 2020
At least one reported dead in Scottish derailment

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13 August 2020
Three dead in derailment near Aberdeen

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7 October 2020
Major signalling fault paralysed West Coast Main Line

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5 November 2020
First stage of Barmouth bridge work complete

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9 November 2020
Avanti trims West Coast timetable in response to lockdown

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13 November 2020
East West Rail takes next step towards new trains

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20 November 2020
Avanti West Coast abolishes morning peak fares on Fridays

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8 December 2020
RMT suspends Alstom strikes to escalate pay battle

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10 December 2020
Two franchises abolished for good, as First and DfT agree terms

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18 December 2020
Network Rail launches major Christmas projects

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19 January 2021
More timetables trimmed to match lockdown travel bans

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28 January 2021
Ground moving under West Coast Main Line

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3 February 2021
Disruption set to continue after landslip near Rugby

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12 February 2021
West Coast Main Line to reopen after major landslip

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18 February 2021
HS2 starts search for main depot contractor

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22 February 2021
Union claims rail renationalisation is moving ahead

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8 March 2021
More trains are set to be driven by women

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

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1 April 2021
Government proposes 10-year contract for West Coast Partnership

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6 May 2021
Avanti automates train catering

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18 June 2021
Just seconds frustrated speed attempt on West Coast

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19 July 2021
Police rule out arson in Troon station blaze

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26 July 2021
Train operators slash timetables as staff self-isolate

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10 October 2022
RMT ScotRail staff walk out

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Press release
Department of Transport ::: 30 March 1995
Mawhinney endorses HSC view on future of Automatic Train Protection
1995-03-30 DoT-003

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 24 April 1995
Rail privatisation timetable “on track” – Watts
1995-04-24 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 26 October 1995
UK gets #22 million from Europe for Trans European networks
1995-10-26 DoT-001

Statement
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 3 April 1996
Rail Regulator's Statement [[Railtrack prospectus]]
1996-04-03 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 13 August 1996
Penalty fares: Rail Regulator promises greater safeguards for passengers
1996-08-13 ORR-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 16 December 1996
UK to receive #30 million funding from Europe for Transport Trans European networks
1996-12-16 DoT-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 16 December 1996
Railtrack welcomes the announcement of European Union funding for rail projects
1996-12-16 RTK-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 18 December 1996
Railtrack reshapes for investment
1996-12-18 RTK-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 20 February 1997
Railtrack to spend four million pounds a day to create a railway “second to none”
1997-02-20 RTK-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 20 February 1997
Network Management Statement - West Coast Main Line
1997-02-20 RTK-005

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 20 February 1997
Railtrack plans partnership to create a 'Better, Growing Railway Industry'
1997-02-20 RTK-009

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 13 March 1997
Railtrack and Virgin confirm WCML plans
1997-03-13 RTK-002

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 21 May 1997
“We are getting on with the job” - Railtrack's response to Rail Regulator's statement
1997-05-21 RTK-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 15 August 1997
Rail Regulator confirms enforcement action against National Rail Enquiry Service
1997-08-15 ORR-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 21 August 1997
Railtrack welcomes integrated transport strategy consultation exercise by Deputy Prime Minister
1997-08-21 RTK-001

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

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 28 October 1997
Railtrack and Virgin Rail Group announce largest ever investment in Britain's railways
1997-10-28 RTK-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 26 November 1997
Railtrack wants to work with government to increase rail usage Select Committee told
1997-11-26 RTK-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 3 April 1998
Rail Regulator to approve West Coast Main Line upgrade subject to major future improvements for passengers and freight users
1998-04-03 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 29 April 1998
Regulator consults on Railtrack's proposal to purchase piggyback wagons
1998-04-29 ORR-002

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 12 May 1998
Regulator lifts enforcement order on Rail Enquiry Service
1998-05-12 ORR-001

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

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

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 28 July 1998
Regulator maps out framework for regulation of Railtrack
1998-07-28 ORR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 19 August 1998
Over £2.5 million of passenger benefits to compensate for poor performance on Chiltern Railways
1998-08-19 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 7 October 1998
Focus on integrated transport as Stagecoach / Virgin acquisition gets Franchising Director's approval
1998-10-07 OPR-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 9 December 1998
Railtrack responds to the Regulator on its financial framework
1998-12-09 RTK-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 9 February 1999
Multi £million trains deal aids West Coast regeneration
1999-02-09 OPR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 7 May 1999
More train services in summer timetable
1999-05-10 ATO-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 27 May 1999
Railtrack awards program management contracts
1999-05-27 RTK-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 3 June 1999
Rail Regulator challenges Railtrack on West Coast Main Line plans
1999-06-03 ORR-002

Press release
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
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 13 July 1999
New Rail Regulator voices concern over Railtrack’s plans for freight
1999-07-13 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 20 July 1999
Rail Regulator orders train companies to publish accurate statistics
1999-07-20 ORR-001

Statement
Railtrack plc ::: 21 July 1999
Railtrack Group plc: 1999 annual general meeting: Chairman's address
1999-07-21 RTK-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 22 September 1999
First official visit to Scotland for new Rail Regulator
1999-09-22 ORR-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 27 September 1999
West Coast route modernisation
1999-09-27 RTK-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 5 November 1999
Regulator acts on Railtrack's plans for the West Coast Main Line
1999-11-05 ORR-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 5 November 1999
Statement in response to Rail Regulator's announcement re West Coast Main Line
1999-11-05 RTK-001

Statement
Railtrack plc ::: 5 November 1999
Further statement on the Rail Regulator's announcement on West Coast Mainline renewals
1999-11-05 RTK-002

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 5 November 1999
SSRA response to Rail Regulator's statement on West Coast Main Line Upgrade
1999-11-05 SRA-001

Press release/letter
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 12 November 1999
Rail Regulator questions Railtrack’s asset management over broken rails
1999-11-12 ORR-001

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
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 25 November 1999
Railtrack regulation
1999-11-25 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 15 December 1999
Regulator sets out Railtrack's future financial framework
1999-12-15 ORR-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 15 December 1999
Railtrack announces significant new proposals for the modernisation and upgrade of the West Coast Main Line
1999-12-15 RTK-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 15 December 1999
Response to provisional determination
1999-12-15 RTK-002

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 14 January 2000
First Class Lounge opened at Coventry
2000-01-14 VIR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 20 January 2000
Rail Regulator seeks customers’ views on rail freight growth
2000-01-20 ORR-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 17 February 2000
Study of Regional Eurostar services published
2000-02-17 DET-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 ::: 14 March 2000
Six companies shortlisted for first franchise replacement round
2000-03-14 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 23 March 2000
Rail ticket selling accuracy reaches highest ever peak
2000-03-23 ATO-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 27 March 2000
Railtrack refuses to consent to Rail Regulator's modified West Coast Main Line enforcement order
2000-03-27 ORR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 30 March 2000
Britain urgently needs more rail capacity - ATOC
2000-03-30 ATO-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 30 March 2000
Rail Regulator starts review of Railtrack’s network management statement
2000-03-30 ORR-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 30 March 2000
Railtrack publishes Network Management Statement
2000-03-30 RTK-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 11 April 2000
Macclesfield station refurbishment
2000-04-11 VIR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 14 April 2000
Rail Regulator tackles Railtrack's incentive framework
2000-04-14 ORR-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 14 April 2000
Railtrack gives cautious welcome to the regulator's provisional conclusions on the incentive framework
2000-04-14 RTK-001

Letter
Railtrack ::: 25 April 2000
Letter from Gerald Corbett
2000-04-25 RTK-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 4 May 2000
Broad support for West Coast Main Line enforcement action
2000-05-04 ORR-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 May 2000
SSRA moves towards high speed rail route to the north
2000-05-08 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 25 May 2000
Train operators deliver commitments to passengers and government
2000-05-25 ATO-002

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 1 June 2000
Final results - year ended 31 March 2000, part 1
2000-06-01 RTK-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 14 June 2000
Virgin launches quiet coaches on trains
2000-06-14 VIR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 20 June 2000
Maintenance and renewal of the West Coast Main Line
2000-06-20 ORR-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
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 23 June 2000
Rail Regulator publishes Operational Plan for year 2000-2001
2000-06-23 ORR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 3 July 2000
Virgin East Coast Mainline bid
2000-07-03 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 3 July 2000
Virgin East Coast fleet proposal
2000-07-03 VIR-002

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 14 July 2000
Campaign against railway vandalism
2000-07-14 VIR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 25 July 2000
New contracts for a new era
2000-07-25 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 27 July 2000
More money, more activity and delivery, more accountability
2000-07-27 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 28 July 2000
Rail Regulator demonstrates year of action in Annual Report 2000
2000-07-28 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 28 July 2000
Rail Regulator demonstrates year of action in Annual Report 2000
2000-07-28 ORR-002

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 7 August 2000
Rail Regulator steps in on new ticket retailing arrangements
2000-08-07 ORR-001

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

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

Press release
Sea Containers ::: 17 August 2000
Sea Containers' GNER holdings subsidiary selected to bid for largest U.K. rail franchise, South West Trains
2000-08-17 SEC-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 23 August 2000
Rail Regulator response to PAC Report
2000-08-23 ORR-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 1 September 2000
Rising rail investment signals benefits for passengers
2000-09-01 DET-002

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

Statement
Railtrack plc ::: 18 September 2000
Statement from the Chief Executive [[Ladbroke Grove accident]]
2000-09-18 RTK-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 29 September 2000
Lord Macdonald welcomes support from Commission for Integrated Transport
2000-09-29 DET-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 4 October 2000
UK to receive £28 million from Europe for the transport Trans-European Network
2000-10-04 DET-001

Press release
Railtrack Group PLC ::: 9 October 2000
Railtrack announces half year operating performance
2000-10-09 RTK-002

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 18 October 2000
Railtrack chief executive tenders his resignation
2000-10-18 RTK-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 20 November 2000
Fares freeze Jan 2000
2000-11-20 VIR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 22 November 2000
National Rail operators announce Britain's biggest ever rail compensation package
2000-11-22 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 1 December 2000
Train information ready for Christmas
2000-12-01 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 21 December 2000
National Rail operators announce further rail compensation
2000-12-21 ATO-001

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

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 15 January 2001
Periodic Review and Hatfield
2001-01-15 ORR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 3 February 2001
Pendolino to be known as Class 390
2001-02-03 VIR-001

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
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 20 February 2001
Stratford international rail station gets the go-ahead
2001-02-20 DET-002

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 22 March 2001
Regulator acts to help bring new trains into service more quickly
2001-03-22 ORR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 29 March 2001
Rail industry gives its commitment to ERTMS
2001-03-29 ATO-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 29 March 2001
Macdonald responds to joint report into train protection
2001-03-29 DET-001

Press release
Railway Safety ::: 29 Mar 2001
Rail industry gives its commitment to ERTMS
2001-03-29 RSA-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 2 April 2001
Railtrack secures £1.5 bn funding settlement and details final quarter business progress
2001-04-02 RTK-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 2 April 2001
Virgin slashes ticket prices
2001-04-02 VIR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 9 May 2001
ECML replacement franchise
2001-05-09 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 18 May 2001
Rail cracking behind us says ATOC
2001-05-18 ATO-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 14 June 2001
Board change at Railtrack
2001-06-14 RTK-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 9 July 2001
The Red Revolution – Pendolino launch
2001-07-09 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 7 September 2001
Voyager Train on test
2001-09-07 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 18 September 2001
First Virgin Voyager run on West Coast
2001-09-18 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 19 September 2001
Update on the Voyager fleet
2001-09-19 VIR-001

Minutes
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 6 October 2001
Railtrack: meeting with the Rail Regulator
2001-10-06 DTR-002

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 7 October 2001
Railtrack placed in administration
2001-10-07 DTR-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 10 Oct 2001 00:00
Statement by Stephen Byers on Railtrack shareholder compensation
2001-10-10 DTR-002

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 7 November 2001
Stagecoach study into vertical integration for rail
2001-11-07 STG-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 3 December 2001
Stagecoach presents a railway solution
2001-12-03 STG-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 3 December 2001
Stagecoach presents a railway solution
2001-12-03 STG-001

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

Press release
Railway Forum ::: 14 January 2002
Two cheers for the strategic plan
2002-01-14 RFO-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
GNER Holdings ::: 16 January 2002
GNER franchise extended to 2005
2002-01-16 GNE-001

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

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 18 February 2002
Building a better railway: £370 million investment programme for Chiltern Railways - 20 year deal signed
2002-02-18 SRA-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
Stagecoach Group ::: 29 April 2002
Company statement
2002-04-29 STG-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 27 May 2002
More train seats for Golden Jubilee celebrations in London
2002-05-27 ATO-001

Memorandum
Virgin Trains ::: 10 June 2002
Virgin committed to CrossCountry franchise
2002-06-10 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 16 June 2002
Tilt trains meet
2002-06-16 VIR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 22 July 2002
Interim agreement between the Strategic Rail Authority and Virgin Rail Group
2002-07-22 SRA-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 22 July 2002
Stagecoach Group welcomes Virgin Rail deal
2002-07-22 STG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 5 September 2002
Statement by Alistair Darling: Consultation on Capacity Utilisation Policy
2002-09-05 DfT-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
Department for Transport ::: 9 October 2002
Statement by Alistair Darling on West Coast Main Line
2002-10-09 DfT-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 9 October 2002
Substantial passenger benefits delivered by 2004 and maintenance backlog eliminated by West Coast plan
2002-10-09 SRA-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 23 October 2002
Company statement
2002-10-23 STG-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 4 December 2002
Network Rail completes public member selection process
2002-12-04 NET-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 Dec 2002 00:00
£5.5 billion package of transport improvements
2002-12-10 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 17 March 2003
£19 million for Longsight signalling
2003-03-17 NET-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 Mar 2003 00:00
Approval given to upgrade the West Coast Main Line
2003-03-26 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 4 April 2003
More money to be spent on once-threatened rail line
2003-04-04 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 8 April 2003
New signalling system commissioned on West Coast Main Line
2003-04-08 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 11 April 2003
West Coast work starts in Goostrey
2003-04-11 NET-001

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

Press release
Network Rail ::: 13 May 2003
Open for business as major works start
2003-05-13 NET-001

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 15 May 2003
Manchester
2003-05-15 MML-001

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 18 May 2003
Manchester
2003-05-18 MML-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 16 June 2003
Pendolinos on track for delivery
2003-06-16 NET-002

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 17 June 2003
Manchester
2003-06-17 MML-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 20 June 2003
Transport Secretary opens signalling centre
2003-06-20 NET-002

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

Press release
Network Rail ::: 4 August 2003
Network Rail implements precautionary heat related speed restrictions to ensure the operation of a safe railway
2003-08-04 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 6 August 2003
Precautionary heat related speed restrictions - update
2003-08-06 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 6 August 2003
Precautionary heat related speed restrictions - update
2003-08-06 NET-002

Press release
Network Rail ::: 7 August 2003
Changes to yesterday
2003-08-07 NET-001

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 19 August 2003
West Coast blockade
2003-08-19 MML-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 Aug 2003 00:00
Transport Minister: short term pain for long term gain
2003-08-21 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 10 September 2003
Network Rail responds to ORR third consultation paper
2003-09-10 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 18 September 2003
Transport minister views West Coast works
2003-09-18 NET-003

Press release
Network Rail ::: 23 September 2003
Network Rail publishes cost submission to regulator
2003-09-23 NET-001

Memorandum
House of Commons Transport Committee ::: 23 September 2003
Virgin Rail Group interim agreement
2003-09-23 TCO-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 2 October 2003
Network Rail first anniversary - ‘focus on improvements continues’
2003-10-02 NET-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 Nov 2003 00:00
Minister meets the people making a difference
2003-11-17 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 18 November 2003
Network Rail takes over management of Liverpool Lime Street station
2003-11-18 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 26 November 2003
Network Rail publishes response to rail regulator’s draft conclusions
2003-11-26 NET-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 8 December 2003
ATOC outlines rail fare rises
2003-12-08 ATO-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 12 December 2003
Regulator establishes sound basis for improved delivery by Network Rail
2003-12-12 ORR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 19 December 2003
Rail Regulator's interim review
2003-12-19 SRA-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 Dec 2003 00:00
Hold the tinsel and turkey - Xmas rail engineering works
2003-12-23 DfT-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 23 December 2003
Rail Regulator begins implementation of Network Rail funding decision
2003-12-23 ORR-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 31 December 2003
Manchester signalling works completed
2003-12-31 NET-001

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 6 January 2004
Performance
2004-01-06 MML-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 Jan 2004 00:00
Major rail review announced
2004-01-19 DfT-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 19 Jan 2004
Railways
2004-01-19 DfT-002

Press release
Network Rail ::: 5 February 2004
Network Rail accepts final conclusions of interim review
2004-02-05 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 5 March 2004
West Coast works gather pace in Scotland
2004-03-05 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 19 March 2004
Network Rail delivers on its 18 month promise
2004-03-19 NET-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 Mar 2004 00:00
Government announces decision on Central Railway freight line
2004-03-25 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 31 March 2004
Network Rail publishes 2004 business plan - a clear plan for a better railway -
2004-03-31 NET-001

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 15 April 2004
Manchester services
2004-04-15 MML-001

Speech (full)
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 29 June 2004
Richard Bowker speech: Railway Forum annual conference
2004-06-29 SRA-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 Jul 2004 00:00
Scotland to get more powers over its railways
2004-07-15 DfT-003

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 6 August 2004
Statement on Virgin CrossCountry franchise
2004-08-06 SRA-001

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 31 August 2004
Manchester services
2004-08-31 MML-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 17 September 2004
Two-year Silverlink trains deal signed
2004-09-17 SRA-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 October 2005 00.00
Central Trains franchise remapping
2005-10-18 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 6 December 2005
Network Rail delivers 125mph railway for West Coast Main Line
2005-12-06 NET-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 6 December 2005
Virgin Trains tilting all the way to Scotland in new West Coast timetable
2005-12-06 VIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 Dec 2005 00:00
Transport schemes to support new homes for the future
2005-12-19 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 Jan 2006 00:00
Co-operation to meet the terrorist threat to transport
2006-01-13 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 21 March 2006
Proposals for railway growth unveiled
2006-03-21 NET-001

Press release
Grand Central ::: 23 March 2006
Grand Central Railway Company
2006-03-23 GCR-001

Press release
Office of Rail Regulation ::: 23 March 2006
ORR announces decision on additional services between London and Yorkshire and the North East
2006-03-23 ORR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 24 March 2006 00:00
Community Rail - new life for local lines
2006-03-24 DfT-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 ::: 23 May 2006 00:00
New benefits identified for passengers - upgrade of West Coast
2006-05-23 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Jun 2006 00:00
Extra rail services for the West Midlands proposed
2006-06-08 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Jun 2006 00:00
Consultations launched for three new rail franchises
2006-06-08 DfT-003

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 27 July 2006
Midland Mainline launches ticketless train travel
2006-07-27 MML-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 Aug 2006 00:00
Silverlink franchise extended to November 2007
2006-08-11 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 ::: 13 Dec 2006 00:00
Franchise agreement reinstated for West Coast services
2006-12-13 DfT-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 6 April 2007
Virgin and Stagecoach team up with GNER for East Coast Rail bid
2007-04-06 STG-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
Department for Transport ::: 10 Jul 2007 07:02
New rail franchise delivers big increase in capacity between major cities
2007-07-10 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 14 Aug 2007 07:01
National Express awarded contract for growth on InterCity East Coast
2007-08-14 DfT-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 10 Sep 2007
Stagecoach extends megatrain.com budget rail network
2007-09-10 STG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 Oct 2007 12:40
Transport minister announces proposal to transform rail capacity across the north
2007-10-04 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 Oct 2007 13:04
Department for Transport delivers £132m more funding to support freight
2007-10-29 DfT-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 12 Nov 2007
Stagecoach pledge to passengers as East Midlands rail franchise begins
2007-11-12 STG-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 10 Dec 2007
Stagecoach extends budget rail service megatrain.com to East Midlands Trains
2007-12-10 STG-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 3 January 2008
West Coast route to reopen
2008-01-03 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 14 Jan 2008
Investigation continues as Network Rail quizzes contractors over New Year delays
2008-01-14 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 18 Jan 2008
Agency staff to be cut in engineering shake-up
2008-01-18 NET-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 Feb 2008 09:08
£400m to transform Birmingham New Street station
2008-02-12 DfT-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 20 February 2008
Wrexham set to join Virgin Trains network
2008-02-20 VIR-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 27 February 2008
Network Rail announces Easter improvement programme
2008-02-27 NET-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
Department for Transport ::: 19 Sep 2008 12:10
106 extra Pendolino Carriages for West Coast Main Line
2008-09-19 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Dec 2008 00:04
Winter timetable sees thousands more seats introduced
2008-12-08 DfT-001

Press release
Grand Central ::: 18 December 2008
Grand Central - the first 365 days!
2008-12-18 GCR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 1 January 2009
ATOC comments on rail improvements and January fares changes
2009-01-01 ATO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Jan 2009 12:46
Manchester Airport rail upgrade brings business benefits
2009-01-08 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 Jan 2009 14:32
Commuters urged to claim for week of train strain
2009-01-09 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 Jan 2009 12:37
Hoon outlines air, road and rail improvements to boost economy and jobs
2009-01-15 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 February 2009
Passengers and economy to benefit from biggest investment in trains for a generation
2009-02-12 DfT-001

Press release
Grand Central ::: 31 March 2009
New trains for new services
2009-03-31 GCR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 3 April 2009
Easter travel advice for rail passengers
2009-04-03 ATO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 May 2009 09:46
Britain better connected as Adonis opens £8.9bn rail upgrade
2009-05-13 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 26 May 2009 12.30
Sussex rail strategy signals improved capacity and facilities
2009-05-26 NET-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 Jul 2009 09:19
A greener future for transport
2009-07-15 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 Jan 2010 09:25
Faster, more frequent journeys for East Coast Main Line
2010-01-21 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 Mar 2010 12:05
Adonis sets out high speed rail proposals
2010-03-11 DfT-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 19 July 2010
Correction to the Written Answer to Parliamentary Question 4042
2010-07-19 DfT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 11 August 2010
East Coast asked to commission new 11-car Pendolino train
2010-08-11 EAS-001

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 12 August 2010
Development team assembled
2010-08-12 ALL-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 Oct 2010 10:34
Proposed High Speed Rail network north of Birmingham confirmed
2010-10-04 DfT-001

Article
Greengauge 21 ::: 3 November 2010
Government abandons the S-shaped network
2010-11-03 GRE-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 Nov 2010 12:49
More than 2,100 new carriages for rail travellers as Government unveils rail investment package
2010-11-29 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 7 December 2010
Rail Industry Review
2010-12-07 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 7 Dec 2010 12:08
Government targets £1bn savings from rail industry reform
2010-12-07 DfT-002

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 20 December 2010
High Speed Rail
2010-12-20 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 December 2010
New high speed rail proposals unveiled
2010-12-20 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 January 2011 11:20
New franchises to provide better services for passengers
2011-01-19 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 19 January 2011
Rail franchise reform
2011-01-19 DfT-002

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 2 March 2011
Alliance announces continued development of its GNWR West Coast service proposal
2011-02-03 ALL-001

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 4 March 2011
Alliance announces continued development of its GNWR West Coast service proposal
2011-02-04 ALL-001

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

Press release
Grand Central ::: 2 March 2011
Grand Central surprised and disappointed by ORR announcement
2011-03-02 GCR-001

Press release
Office of Rail Regulation ::: 2 March 2011
Regulator announces conclusions on future track access rights for the West Coast Main Line
2011-03-02 ORR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 9 March 2011
Fundamental reform of rail industry needed – ATOC says in new paper
2011-03-09 ATO-001

Announcement
Department for Transport ::: 24 March 2011
Shortlisted bidders for Greater Anglia and Intercity West Coast rail franchises
2011-03-24 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 April 2011
Huge increase in commuter trains possible with HS2 - Hammond
2011-04-01 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 April 2011
New operator sought for Greater Anglia rail services
2011-04-26 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 May 2011
Hammond welcomes rail value for money report
2011-05-11 DfT_001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 19 May 2011
Sir Roy McNulty report on rail value for money/West Coast
2011-05-19 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Safety and Standards Board ::: 19 May 2011
RSSB welcomes Rail Value for Money Study
2011-05-19 RSS_001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 5 August 2011
New franchising programme
2011-08-05 DfT-001

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

Report
Freshfield Foundation ::: 7 October 2011
Report on the “HS2 process” 07/10/11
2011-10-07 FRE-001

Stock Market statement
Department for Transport ::: 27 October 2011 [[07.00]]
Rail franchising
2011-10-27 DfT-001

Press release
Grand Central ::: 9 December 2011
Next stop - Mirfield!
2011-12-09 GCR-001

Press release
DB Schenker ::: Tuesday 10 January 2012
High Speed 2 approval secures rail freight growth
2012-01-10 DBS-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 January 2012
Britain to have new national high-speed rail network
2012-01-10 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: Thursday 19 Jan 2012 00:00
HS2 could free up space for faster, more frequent trains on Britain’s busiest rail line – new study
2012-01-19 NET-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 February 2012
Extra trains and faster journey times will boost capacity
2012-02-29 DfT-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 ::: 26 March 2012
Douglas Oakervee appointed as new chair of HS2 Ltd
2012-03-26 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 27 March 2012
High Speed Rail
2012-03-27 DfT-001

Press release
Office of Rail Regulation ::: 4 April 2012
Network Rail fined £4 million for Grayrigg train derailment
2012-04-04 ORR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 April 2012
Alison Munro re-appointed as Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd
2012-04-26 DfT-001

Press release
South West Trains ::: 30 April 2012
Passengers to benefit as South West Trains and Network Rail form new alliance
2012-04-30 SWT-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 8 June 2012
Virgin Trains demands Network Rail reverses unacceptable train performance on West Coast route
2012-06-08 VIR-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: Monday 18 Jun 2012 10:16
Virgin's Chris Gibb to join Network Rail on secondment
2012-06-18 NET-001

Press release
National Express Group ::: 26 June 2012
Paul Furze-Waddock joins National Express
2012-06-26 NXG-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 July 2012
£4.5 billion investment in new trains creates new jobs
2012-07-25 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 August 2012
New operator for West Coast rail passengers
2012-08-15 DfT-001

Press release
FirstGroup plc ::: Embargoed until 7:00am on 15 August 2012
FirstGroup welcomes award of Intercity West Coast rail franchise
2012-08-15 FIR-001

Presentation
FirstGroup plc ::: 15 August 2012
FirstGroup: Intercity West Coast presentation
2012-08-15 FIR-002

Stock Exchange announcement
Stagecoach Group plc ::: 15 August 2012 07:02
West Coast rail franchise
2012-08-15 STG-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 15 August 2012
DfT announcement for new Intercity West Coast franchise
2012-08-15 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 15 August 2012
Press Statement: from Sir Richard Branson, Founder Virgin Group
2012-08-15 VIR-002

Written statement
FirstGroup plc ::: 16 August 2012
InterCity West Coast rail franchise: your questions answered
2012-08-16 FIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail group ::: 22 August 2012
Celebrities back ‘Keep Virgin Trains’ e-petition as it passes 36,000 signature mark
2012-08-22 VIR-001

Letter
House of Commons Transport Committee ::: 23 August 2012
West Coast rail franchise
2012-08-23 TCO-001

Press release
Virgin Rail group ::: 24 August 2012
Concern mounts over transfer of West Coast rail franchise as 100,000 people ask for review
2012-08-24 VIR-001

ePetition text
HM Government ::: 25 August 2012
Reconsider West Coast Mainline franchise decision
2012-08-25 HMG-001

Written statement
FirstGroup plc ::: Tuesday 28 August 2012
Statement re: InterCity West Coast Franchise Award
2012-08-28 FIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail group ::: Tuesday 28 August 2012
Virgin Trains Limited commences Court proceedings in respect of West Coast Main Line franchise award
2012-08-28 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 30 August 2012
FirstGroup’s criticism of West Coast Performance
2012-08-30 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 30 August 2012
Virgin challenges First Group on West Coast Bid promises
2012-08-30 VIR-002

Letter
Virgin Rail Group ::: 2 September 2012
Sir Richard Branson letter to Financial Times
2012-09-02 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 2 September 2012
Virgin Trains: Concerns were expressed on West Coast Bid process over three years
2012-09-02 VIR-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 3 September 2012
Rail Franchising
2012-09-03 DfT-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 3 September 2012
Virgin Trains responds to FirstGroup’s proposals for West Coast
2012-09-03 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 4 September 2012 17:44
Virgin Trains welcomes Transport Select Committee hearing on West Coast franchise competition
2012-09-04 VIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 October 2012
West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled
2012-10-03 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 October 2012
West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled - update
2012-10-03 DfT-002

Press release
FirstGroup ::: Wednesday 3 October 2012
FirstGroup statement re: InterCity West Coast Franchise
2012-10-03 FIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: Wednesday 3 October 2012
InterCity West Coast Franchise
2012-10-03 VIR-001

Letter
House of Commons Transport Committee ::: 5 October 2012
[West Coast rail franchise]
2012-10-05 TCO-001

Hansard (debates)
House of Lords ::: 10 October 2012 15.34
Railways: Franchises
2012-10-10 PAR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
Department for Transport to negotiate with Virgin on temporary operation of West Coast rail services
2012-10-15 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
West Coast Main Line
2012-10-15 DfT-002

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
West Coast Main Line
2012-10-15 DfT-003

Letter
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
Text of letter from the Secretary of State to Sam Laidlaw
2012-10-15 DfT-004

Letter
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
Text of letter from the Secretary of State to Richard Brown
2012-10-15 DfT-005

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 15 October 2012
[Statement]
2012-10-15 FIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 October 2012
Government unveils generous HS2 compensation package
2012-10-25 DfT-002

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 29 October 2012
Statement on West Coast Main Line and Franchising
2012-10-29 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 October 2012
West Coast Main Line: Laidlaw Inquiry interim findings
2012-10-29 DfT-002

Document
Department for Transport ::: 29 October 2012
The Laidlaw Inquiry into the InterCity West Coast Franchise - Interim report
2012-10-29 DfT-003

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 29 October 2012
FirstGroup statement on DfT's preliminary findings
2012-10-29 FIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 6 December 2012
West Coast Main Line: final report of the Laidlaw inquiry
2012-12-06 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 6 December 2012
Virgin Trains to run improved West Coast services
2012-12-06 DfT-002

Oral statement (Hansard)
Department for Transport ::: 6 Dec 2012 : Column 1018
West Coast Rail Franchise
2012-12-06 DfT-003

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 6 December 2012
Response to the report of the Laidlaw inquiry
2012-12-06 DfT-004

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 6 December 2012
Rail franchise on right track
2012-12-06 TSC-001

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 7 December 2012
Lessons from cancelling the Intercity West Coast franchise competition
2012-12-07 NAO-001

Press release
House of Commons Transport Committee ::: 4 January 2013
MPs call for an end to peak time fare rises and greater transparency about use of public subsidy
2013-01-04 TCO-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 8 Jan 2013
Network Rail sets out response to challenges of Britain’s growing railway
2013-01-08 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 8 January 2013
Network Rail sets out response to challenges of Scotland's growing railway
2013-01-08 NET-004

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 January 2013
Government's rail strategy receives independent endorsement: Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme
2013-01-10 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 10 January 2013
Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme
2013-01-10 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 January 2013
High speed rail for British jobs and prosperity
2013-01-28 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 31 January 2013
Announcing the decision about 3 live rail franchise competitions.
2013-01-31 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 January 2013
The government is announcing its plans for the 3 live competitions which were put on hold last October.
2013-01-31 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2013 07:00
Fresh start for franchising
2013-03-26 DfT-001

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

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2013
A statement about the refranchising programme and future of our railways
2013-03-26 DfT-003

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 26 Mar 2013
Rail franchising
2013-03-26 STG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 May 2013
Essex rail contract agreement
2013-05-17 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 4 June 2013
Rail Freight conference 2013
2013-06-04 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 9 July 2013
20 years since rail privatisation
2013-07-09 DfT-004

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 July 2013
Rail franchising
2013-07-11 DfT-001

Statement
Department for Transport ::: 11 July 2013
Government’s response to the Brown Review of the rail franchising.
2013-07-11 DfT-002

Press release
Network Rail ::: 9 September 2013
Network Rail responds to PAC report on HS2
2013-09-09 NET-001

Press release
Public Accounts Committee ::: 9 September 2013
PAC publishes High Speed 2 report
2013-09-09 PAC-001

Press release
Stop HS2 ::: 9 September 2013
Stop HS2 response to Public Accounts Committee Report
2013-09-09 SHS-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 11 September 2013
High Speed Two
2013-09-11 DfT-002

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 ::: 16 October 2013
Network Rail Operations Focus conference
2013-10-16 DfT-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 October 2013
Transforming rail travel on the East Coast
2013-10-25 DfT-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 29 October 2013
The strategic case for HS2
2013-10-29 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 October 2013
HS2 crucial to meet UK transport needs
2013-10-29 DfT-002

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 29 October 2013
Why HS2 will spread prosperity
2013-10-29 DfT-003

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 29 October 2013
Rail industry responds to HS2 strategic case
2013-10-29 RDG-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 30 October 2013
Proposal for a Council decision on the approval of the Luxembourg rail protocol
2013-10-30 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 November 2013
Next phase of work for High Speed 2 and Scotland
2013-11-01 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 5 November 2013
HS2 driving growth in the UK supply chain
2013-11-05 DfT-001

Interview transcript
Department for Transport ::: 7 November 2013
Jerry Blackett: The strategic case for HS2
2013-11-07 DfT-001

Interview transcript
Department for Transport ::: 7 November 2013
Dr Adam Marshall: The strategic case for HS2
2013-11-07 DfT-003

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 12 November 2013
Rail growth through competition: the success of the UK model
2013-11-12 DfT-001

Interview transcript
Department for Transport ::: 14 November 2013
Sir Richard Leese: The strategic case for HS2
2013-11-14 DfT-003

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 20 November 2013
Alliance decision expected
2013-11-20 ALL-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 November 2013
Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published
2013-11-25 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 25 November 2013
RDG responds to publication of HS2 hybrid bill
2013-11-25 RDG-001

Press release
London Midland ::: 27 November 2013
Access at Leighton Buzzard Station is on the up
2013-11-27 LON-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 5 December 2013
Future of rail: setting out the strategic priorities for the rail sector
2013-12-05 DfT-001

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 12 December 2013
New Edinburgh – London rail services
2013-12-12 ALL-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 December 2013
HS2 Growth Taskforce meets key figures from London to maximise high speed rail benefits
2013-12-13 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 24 January 2014
HS2 Manchester Civic Society address
2014-01-24 DfT-001

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 12 February 2014
Press Release – New Edinburgh – London rail services
2014-02-12 ALL-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 February 2014
Passengers on track to receive multi-billion pound improvements to services
2014-02-18 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 27 February 2014
Baroness Kramer and Pete Waterman visit Crewe to find out how HS2 could benefit the town
2014-02-27 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 March 2014
Plans for £38 billion investment in railways unveiled
2014-03-31 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 2 April 2014
Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Chambers of Commerce Annual Dinner
2014-04-02 DfT-003

Press release
TSSA ::: 7 April 2014
Rail unions seek Judicial Review over East Coast franchise
2014-04-07 TSS-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 10 April 2014
Investing in rail, investing in Derby
2014-04-10 DfT-002

Commons speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 28 April 2014
HS2 opening speech
2014-04-28 DfT-003

Commons speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 28 April 2014
HS2 closing speech for second reading
2014-04-28 DfT-004

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 14 June 2014
Blackpool to London and Huddersfield to London direct rail services move a step closer
2014-06-14 ALL-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 18 June 2014
HS2: building and backing British business
2014-06-18 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 June 2014
Better journeys for passengers on the West Coast Main Line
2014-06-19 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 19 June 2014
Rail franchising: InterCity West Coast
2014-06-19 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 7 August 2014
Government launches study into potential Crossrail extension
2014-08-07 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 3 September 2014
Keeping London moving
2014-09-03 DfT-003

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 September 2014
Train operators urged to tackle overcrowding
2014-09-10 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 24 October 2014
Access for all at Leighton Buzzard station
2014-10-24 DfT-001

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 29 October 2014
Lessons from major rail infrastructure programmes
2014-10-29 NAO-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 4 November 2014
HS2 route to Crewe: safeguarding consultation launched
2014-11-04 DfT-001

Press release
Inter City Railways ::: 27 November 2014
Stagecoach-Virgin company awarded Intercity East Coast rail franchise
2014-11-27 ICR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 November 2014
Rail electrification plan for Lake District
2014-11-28 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 December 2014
Transport Secretary welcomes new rail services for Blackpool and Shrewsbury
2014-12-15 DfT-001

Press release
London Midland ::: 22 December 2014 15.01
Northampton station to open on 12 January 2015
2014-12-22 LON-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 29 December 2014 12.45
Media statement from Network Rail
2014-12-29 NET-001

Press release
London Midland ::: 5 January 2015
Northampton's new railway station to open in one week's time
2015-01-05 LON-001

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 7 January 2015
Office of Rail Regulation rejects competition on the West Coast Main Line
2015-01-07 ALL-001

Press release
Competition and Markets Authority ::: 6 February 2015
Stagecoach/Virgin consortium given chance to resolve limited competition concerns arising from the East Coast rail franchise award
2015-02-06 COM-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 February 2015
Transport secretary views efforts to reopen landslip-hit rail line
2015-02-12 DfT-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group and Virgin Rail Group ::: 12 February 2015
Stagecoach and Virgin announce senior management team for Virgin Trains East Coast
2015-02-12 STG-001

Press release
Virgin Trains East Coast ::: 2 March 2015 12.34
Virgin Trains East Coast launches Customers and Communities Fund
2015-03-02 VTE-001

Press release
House of Lords Economic Affairs Select Committee ::: 25 March 2015
The Government has yet to make a convincing case for a £50 billion investment in HS2
2015-03-25 ECO-001

Press release
Transport for London ::: 27 March 2014
London Underground given go ahead to deliver Croxley Rail Link
2015-03-27 TfL-001

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 2 April 2015
New direct rail services proposed between Blackpool and London
2015-04-02 ALL-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 2 April 2015
STATEMENT - West Coast Railways suspension notice
2015-04-02 NET-001

Letter
Network Rail ::: 2 April 2015
Suspension Notice 1 April 2015
2015-04-02 NET-002

Statement
Vintage Trains ::: 2 April 2015
Notice regarding all Railtours in April, 2015
2015-04-02 VIN-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 8 May 2015
STATEMENT – Network Rail revoke West Coast Railways suspension notice
2015-05-08 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 22 May 2015
Passengers reminded to check before travelling over Bank Holiday weekend as Network Rail deploys 14,000-strong army to improve the railway
2015-05-22 NET-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 1 June 2015
Transport has power to change the north
2015-06-01 DfT-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 2 June 2015
East Anglia rail franchise
2015-06-02 STG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 June 2015
Update to legislation brings HS2 one step closer to construction
2015-06-17 DfT-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 7 July 2015
South West Trains franchise
2015-07-07 STG-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 8 July 2015
Department for Transport rail franchise schedule
2015-07-08 STG-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 9 July 2015
Modernising the passenger relationship
2015-07-09 DfT-001

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 7 August 2015
New direct rail services between Blackpool and London
2015-08-07 ALL-001

Statement
Office of Rail and Road ::: 7 August 2015
ORR approval of new off-peak train services between Lancashire and London
2015-08-07 ORR-001

Letter
Office of Rail and Road ::: 7 August 2015
Application for access to the West Coast Main Line (WCML)
2015-08-07 ORR-002

Press release
Virgin Trains East Coast ::: 25 September 2015 : 14.39
Virgin Trains to launch new service from Sunderland
2015-09-25 VTE-001

Press release
East Midlands Trains ::: 30 September 2015
East Midlands Trains respond to today's announcement by the Department for Transport regarding the Midland Mainline electrification scheme
2015-09-30 EMT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 8 October 2015
Network Rail announces new strategy director
2015-10-08 NET-001

Press release
East Midlands Trains ::: 19 October 2015 06.00
Transport Secretary and East Midlands Trains mark new era for customers as £13m investment programme gets underway
2015-10-19 EMT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 5 November 2015
HS2 for Scotland
2015-11-05 DfT-003

Press release
Transport for London ::: 23 November 2015
Course set for extension of the Metropolitan line as funding package now complete
2015-11-23 TfL-001

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 24 November 2015
Reform of the rail franchising programme
2015-11-24 NAO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 7 December 2015
Government’s rail investment plan forges ahead
2015-12-07 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 December 2015
Boost to rail services in Scotland as UK government awards next TransPennine Express franchise
2015-12-09 DfT-003

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 2 February 2016
Leading change in the rail industry
2016-02-02 DfT-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

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
Competition and Markets Authority ::: 8 March 2016
CMA signals route for greater rail competition
2016-03-08 CMA-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 March 2016
Three-hour Scotland to London rail journeys on track
2016-03-21 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 May 2016
InterCity West Coast franchise
2016-05-10 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 12 May 2016
New East Coast services - RDG responds
2016-05-12 RDG-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 17 May 2016
High speed rail and connected cities
2016-05-17 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 26 May 2016
Rail franchising 26 May 2016
2016-05-26 DfT-003

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 ::: 1 September 2016
Package of measures announced to help improve resilience of Southern network
2016-09-01 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 6 September 2016
Even before the first train runs, HS2 can benefit Scotland
2016-09-06 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 12 October 2016
We will build HS2
2016-10-12 DfT-002

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 November 2016
New National Rail Security campaign starts today: 'See it. Say it. Sorted.'
2016-11-01 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 2 November 2016
The journey to beauty
2016-11-02 DfT-001

Press release
Mayor of London ::: 3 November 2016
Sadiq Khan calls on the Government to match his fares freeze, as rail passengers face ‘unacceptable’ 5% fares hike in January
2016-11-03 MAY-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 November 2016 07.00
New era for the West Coast mainline as government confirms future operator will also run HS2 services
2016-11-04 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 4 November 2016
Rail franchising
2016-11-04 DfT-002

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 4 November 2016
HS2 will become a very important part of Britain’s railway for decades to come
2016-11-04 RDG-001

Press release
Rail Freight Group ::: 4 November 2016
RFG press comment on new West Coast Partnership
2016-11-04 RFG-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 4 November 2016
Virgin Trains comments on news that West Coast franchise will partner with HS2
2016-11-04 VIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 November 2016
HS2 route to the East Midlands, Leeds and Manchester set out by the government
2016-11-15 DfT-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 15 November 2016
Secretary for State for Transport decisions on HS2 Phase 2b scheme
2016-11-15 DfT-003

Press release
Freight Transport Association ::: 15 November 2016
FTA says Government must ensure HS2 delivers on freight
2016-11-15 FTA-001

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

Press release
HS2 Ltd ::: 15 November 2016
HS2 route to the East Midlands, Leeds and Manchester set out by the government
2016-11-15 HS2-002

Press release
West Midlands Combined Authority ::: 15 November 2016
Chair of WMCA welcomes Government announcement on HS2
2016-11-15 WMC-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 6 December 2016
An innovative, modern, passenger focused railway network
2016-12-06 DfT-003

Press release
Abellio ::: 17 January 2017
Abellio sells 40% share in Greater Anglia to Mitsui
2017-01-17 ABB-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 January 2017
New opportunities offered as details of new rail franchise are released
2017-01-19 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 20 January 2017
Senior management changes
2017-01-20 NET-001

Press release
Trenitalia/FirstGroup ::: 24 January 2017
Statement re: East Midlands and West Coast Partnership rail franchise competitions
2017-01-24 TRE-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 March 2017
East Midlands rail franchise: 3 firms make the shortlist
2017-03-01 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 1 March 2017
East Midlands rail franchise pre-qualification
2017-03-01 DfT-002

Press release
Abellio ::: 21 March 2017
Abellio completes sale of 40% share in Greater Anglia to Mitsui
2017-03-21 ABB-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 April 2017
South Eastern franchise public consultation events cancelled
2017-04-25 DfT-001

Press release
RMT ::: 25 April 2017
RMT responds to news that Virgin and Stagecoach are hooking up with French state in land-grab for new HS2/West Coast franchise
2017-04-25 RMT-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
Virgin Trains ::: 25 April 2017
Virgin & Stagecoach join forces with SNCF for West Coast Partnership bid
2017-04-25 VIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 June 2017
Government to drive investment and innovation in transport for the future
2017-06-21 DfT-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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 22 June 2017
HS2 will be an integral part of our national rail network, and it will make the whole work better
2017-06-22 DfT-004

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 July 2017
First big HS2 contracts to build Britain’s new railway will support 16,000 jobs
2017-07-17 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 July 2017
First big HS2 contracts to build Britain’s new railway will support 16,000 jobs [v2]
2017-07-17 DfT-002

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 18 July 2017
HS2 update: Phase 2a and Phase 2b
2017-07-18 DfT-001

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

Press release
Trenitalia/FirstGroup ::: 10 August 2017
Trenitalia confirms withdrawal from South Eastern franchise competition
2017-08-10 TRE-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 13 September 2017
Rail renaissance: dealing with the consequences of success
2017-09-13 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 October 2017
New rail academy to train 500 apprentices opened by Transport Secretary
2017-10-04 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 December 2017
Better mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity for rail passengers
2017-12-28 DfT-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 5 February 2018
Update on the East Coast, West Coast and East Midlands rail franchises
2018-02-05 DfT-002

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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 12 February 2018
Let’s raise our ambitions for a cleaner, greener railway
2018-02-12 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 March 2018
Government confirms commitment to Crewe Hub vision
2018-03-09 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 12 March 2018
HS2 Crewe Hub consultation response
2018-03-12 DfT-001

Press release
LNER ::: 26 October 2018
LNER and CALM join forces to talk about the impact of suicide on the rail industry
2018-10-26 LNE-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 12 February 2019
Second additional provision to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill
2019-02-12 DfT-002

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 February 2019
Rail Review Chair says franchising cannot continue in its current form
2019-02-26 DfT-002

Press release
GO-OP ::: 12 March 2019
Community owned rail operator plans new services to connect market towns to the rail network
2019-03-12 GOO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 April 2019
Triple bill of better compensation, new trains and faster services on Greater Anglia
2019-04-02 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 April 2019
Half of department’s rail operators now delivering improved delay repay compensation
2019-04-03 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 April 2019
[[Statement about Stagecoach Group]]
2019-04-10 DfT-002

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 ::: 10 April 2019
Southeastern begins discussions to extend franchise
2019-04-10 SEA-001

Announcement
Stagecoach Group ::: 10 April 2019
Department for Transport rail franchising programme
2019-04-10 STG-001

Statement
Virgin Trains ::: 10 April 2019 -- Virgin Trains
Virgin Trains statement
2019-04-10 VIR-001

Announcement
Stagecoach Group ::: 2 May 2019
Rail franchise update
2019-05-02 STG-001

Announcement
Stagecoach Group ::: 9 May 2019
Commencement of legal action against the Department for Transport
2019-05-09 STG-001

Announcement
Stagecoach Group ::: 24 May 2019
Legal action against the Department for Transport over West Coast Partnership rail franchise competition
2019-05-24 STG-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 6 June 2019
High Speed 2 Phase 2b update
2019-06-06 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Safety and Standards Board ::: 19 July 2019
Improved governance of future decision-making across rail in the north
2019-07-19 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 July 2019
Government sets out vision for a safe and biodiverse railway lineside
2019-07-23 DfT-002

Statement
Go-Ahead Group ::: 7 August 2019
Go-Ahead statement regarding the Southeastern franchise
2019-08-07 GOA-001

Press release
RMT ::: 7 August 2019
RMT slams franchise chaos on Britain's railways as Southeastern granted a Government extension
2019-08-07 RMT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 14 August 2019
West Coast marks new partnership model for rail
2019-08-14 DfT-001

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

Press release
Adam Smith Institute ::: 9 October 2019
Don’t railroad it through — rethink HS2
2019-10-09 ASI-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 8 November 2019
New record set by Virgin Trains as passengers opt for rail over air
2019-11-08 VIR-001

Press release
West Midlands Trains ::: 23 November 2019
Trains run despite second day of industrial action
2019-11-23 WMT-001

Press release
West Coast Partnership ::: 26 November 2019
FirstGroup and Trenitalia announce new managing directors for West Coast Partnership rail franchise
2019-11-26 WCP-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
TSSA ::: 27 November 2019
Avanti West Coast ‘ironic and retrograde’ after Virgin failures
2019-11-27 TSS-001

Press release
South Western Railway ::: 28 November 2019
SWR statement on RMT strike action
2019-11-28 SWR-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 29 November 2019
Appointment of First Rail managing director, non-franchised businesses
2019-11-29 FIR-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 30 November 2019
Rail fares for 2020 published – fares held below inflation for third year running as record investment continues
2019-11-30 RDG-001

Press release
West Midlands Trains ::: 30 November 2019
Industrial Action: Travel early advice from London Northwestern Railway
2019-11-30 WMT-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 6 December 2019
First Trenitalia chooses Hitachi Rail to build new InterCity trains for Avanti West Coast
2019-12-06 FIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 22 June 2020
Thousands of hours in delays to be saved as UK’s first mainline digital railway introduced
2020-06-22 DfT-001

Letter
Department for Transport ::: 24 June 2020
Letter from HS2 Minister to Transport Select Committee
2020-06-24 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 22 July 2020
Major Birmingham University station upgrade will boost economy and improve journeys for passengers
2020-07-22 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 7 October 2020
HS2 Phase 2b update
2020-10-07 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 13 October 2020
HS2 6 monthly report to Parliament: October 2020
2020-10-13 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 November 2020
New rail tech roll-out set to bring more reliable journeys and boost jobs
2020-11-18 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 December 2020
Christmas travel measures to help passengers plan their journey and travel safely
2020-12-03 DfT-001

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
Rail Partners ::: 8 August 2024
Rail Partners launches campaign to protect Ukrainian rail workers
2024-08-08 RPA-001



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