Industrial

Euston HS2 delays will mean extra costs, warns watchdog

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Alex Bestwick

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27th March 2023

Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs and potentially even higher spending, the National Audit Office has warned ministers.
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Derby confirmed as home of Great British Railways HQ

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Alex Bestwick

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21st March 2023

Derby has been announced as the location to host the headquarters of new public sector body Great British Railways.
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Avanti West Coast handed contract extension

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Alex Bestwick

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20th March 2023

Avanti West Coast has received a short-term contract extension by the Department for Transport. The operator’s contract was due to […]
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How will the latest strikes impact each train operator?

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Alex Bestwick

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17th March 2023

Train services are to be hit by strike action again on Saturday.
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Trainline reveal rail strike sales hit of up to £6 million per day

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Alex Bestwick

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15th March 2023

Trainline said annual ticket sales fell short of expectations, as rail strikes caused a hit of up to £6 million a day.
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No Tube services on any line due to drivers’ strikes

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Alex Bestwick

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15th March 2023

A strike by London Underground drivers has closed the entire network.
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Leaked document ‘blows apart’ claim HS2 delay will save money, says Labour

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Alex Bestwick

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14th March 2023

A leaked document “blows apart” the Transport Secretary’s claims that extending HS2’s timetable will save money, Labour has said.
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Modernising the DRS fleet

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Richard Clinnick

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10th March 2023

In an exclusive interview, Oliver Schepisi, head of operations at Nuclear Transport Solutions and DRS, spoke to Richard Clinnick about the future fleet requirements.
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Government will delay Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 by two years

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Alex Bestwick

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9th March 2023

Delays to some sections of HS2 to save money will shortly be announced by the Government, it has been reported.
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RMT members to vote on Network Rail offer from Thursday

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Alex Bestwick

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8th March 2023

Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members at Network Rail will begin voting on an offer aimed at resolving the bitter industrial dispute on Thursday.
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