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Proposed Timetable Changes for May 2020

Posted on February 10, 2020 by admin

This is subject to all the usual caveats. Nothing becomes official until 12 weeks before the timetable change. An early edition of May 2020 timetable can be found at http://www.railwaydata.co.uk/timetables/May20/timetable.php?table=83 As expected there are few major changes – those took … Continue reading →

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Guardian Interview with Network Rail Chief Executive Andrew Haines

Posted on August 18, 2019 by admin

A lengthy interview with Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, in The Guardian. Interesting his choice of example where there ought to be consultation with passenger groups. Part of his prescription for change is simply to consult more; for … Continue reading →

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“Tensions rise at northern leaders’ transport meeting as Greater Manchester mayor refuses to back plan for high speed rail station”

Posted on August 14, 2019 by admin

“Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor’s bid for £6bn underground station could delay arrival of high speed rail in the North” [from the Yorkshire Post, Friday 09 August 2019] The arrival of high speed rail in the North could be delayed because … Continue reading →

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“Turning Pacer trains into village halls? Send them down south instead”

Posted on May 29, 2019 by admin

[from Helen Pidd, The Guardian, Wed 29 May 2019] Turning Pacer trains into village halls? Send them down south instead Plans to repurpose these rusty old trains isn’t even a bad joke. Where’s the focus on decent rail services in … Continue reading →

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