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“Northern rail collapse will mean ‘light at end of tunnel’ for commuters here say Cabinet ministers”

Posted on January 9, 2020 by admin

[from the Yorkshire Post, Thursday 9th January 2020] Cabinet Ministers Grant Shapps and Jake Berry says the imminent financial collapse of under-fire rail operator Northern represents “a light at the end of the tunnel” moment for beleaguered commuters. They used … Continue reading →

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“This is why stripping Northern of its franchise wouldn’t solve Yorkshire’s rail issues”

Posted on January 9, 2020 by admin

[from the Yorkshire Post, Friday 3 January 2020] Delays, cancellations, old trains, staff shortages, strikes and bungled timetable chaos. Northern has seen it all in the three years since Arriva took over the franchise from previous operators Serco-Abellio, who ran … Continue reading →

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“Manchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern rail franchise”

Posted on May 29, 2019 by admin

[from The Guardian, Wed 29 May 2019]   “Manchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern rail franchise” Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram urge transport secretary to take action after year of misery The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool city region … Continue reading →

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“Rail bosses’ £3.8m war chest from unspent fund to compensate passengers in North after timetable chaos”

Posted on March 10, 2019 by admin

Rail bosses’ £3.8m war chest from unspent fund to compensate passengers in North after timetable chaos [from the Yorkshire Post, 8th March 2019] Transport bosses are to hand out £3.5m in free tickets and discounted fares to compensate rail passengers … Continue reading →

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