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Archive ::: Statement

Department of Transport 14 July 1992
British Rail (Privatisation)


1992-07-14 DoT-001
1


Archive ::: Statement

Department of Transport 24 November 1994
Railtrack


1994-11-24 DoT-001
2


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 28 March 1995
National transport policy should not ignore individual choice – Mawhinney


1995-03-28 DoT-001
3


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 30 March 1995
Passenger comes first on the new railway - Mawhinney


1995-03-30 DoT-001
4


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 5 April 1995
Watts underlines commitment to rail safety


1995-04-05 DoT-001
5


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 10 April 1995
Local authorities must play leading part in developing transport solutions says Mawhinney


1995-04-10 DoT-001
6


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 11 April 1995
Mawhinney welcomes decision on through ticketing


1995-04-11 DoT-001
7


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 4 May 1995
Let's work together to make the network work – Watts tells CBI


1995-05-04 DoT-001
8


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 29 June 1995
Watts stresses government's commitment to rail freight


1995-06-29 DoT-001
9


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department of Transport 8 August 1995
Advertising agency appointed


1995-08-08 DoT-001
10


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 24 August 1995
Norris publishes new proposals to curb ‘bridge bashing’


1995-08-24 DoT-001
11


Archive ::: Press release
5

Department of Transport 4 October 1995
BR’s catering business sold to MBO team


1995-10-04 DoT-002
12


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 4 October 1995
BR’s telephone enquiry bureaux - statement from Sir George Young, Secretary of State for Transport


1995-10-04 DoT-003
13


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 21 November 1995
Government plans integrated transport strategy for London


1995-11-21 DoT-001
14


Archive ::: Press release
5

Department of Transport 6 December 1995
Sir George Young welcomes real benefits of new rail era


1995-12-06 DoT-001
15


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 7 December 1995
Norris opens new centre for fighting railway crime


1995-12-07 DoT-001
16


Archive ::: Press release
5

Department of Transport 9 December 1995
Wisconsin next stop for Rail Express Systems


1995-12-09 DoT-001
17


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 19 December 1995
South West Trains franchise statement by John Watts, minister for railways and roads


1995-12-19 DoT-001
18


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 2 January 1996
Secretary of State for Transport, Sir George Young's, statement in response to Which? report


1996-01-02 DoT-001
19


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 19 January 1996
Regulator consults on sharing profits from Railtrack's property estate


1996-01-19 ORR-001
20


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 5 February 1996
Rail Regulator investigates alleged ticket irregularities at LTS Rail


1996-02-05 ORR-001
21


Archive ::: Publication

House of Commons Library 6 February 1996
Rail passenger franchises


1996-02-06 HoC-001
22


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 22 February 1996
Rail Regulator welcomes Railtrack's intention to publish details of its performance


1996-02-22 ORR-001
23


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 12 March 1996
Rail Regulator outlines policy on investment in the enhancement of the rail network


1996-03-12 ORR-001
24


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 2 April 1996
Regulator issues environment guidance to railway industry


1996-04-02 ORR-001
25


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 2 April 1996
New Code of Practice for access to rail computer systems


1996-04-02 ORR-002
26


Archive ::: Statement

Office of the Rail Regulator 3 April 1996
Rail Regulator's Statement [[Railtrack prospectus]]


1996-04-03 ORR-001
27


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 29 May 1996
Freightliner sold as railfreight revolution nears completion


1996-05-29 DoT-001
28


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 1 June 1996
Sir George Young welcomes formal handover of Eurostar to London and Continental Railways


1996-06-01 DoT-001
29


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 6 June 1996
Final BR freight business to be sold


1996-06-06 DoT-001
30


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 2 July 1996
London travel to work arrangements Wednesday, 3 July


1996-07-02 DoT-001
31


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 9 July 1996
New rules and new finance for a better railway


1996-07-09 ORR-001
32


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 17 July 1996
The transport strike London travel to work arrangements Thursday, 18 July


1996-07-17 DoT-001
33


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 18 July 1996
Railway Heritage Bill achieves Royal Assent


1996-07-18 DoT-001
34


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 1 August 1996
Rail Regulator launches enquiry into accurate and impartial retailing


1996-08-01 ORR-001
35


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 13 August 1996
Penalty fares: Rail Regulator promises greater safeguards for passengers


1996-08-13 ORR-001
36


Archive ::: Press release
4

Department of Transport 22 August 1996
The transport strike London travel to work arrangements Friday 23 and Tuesday 27 August


1996-08-22 DoT-001
37


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 22 August 1996
Regulator launches insurance consultation document


1996-08-22 ORR-001
38


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 4 September 1996
Regulator launches proposals for Railtrack's ten-year plan for developing the rail network


1996-09-04 ORR-001
39


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 19 September 1996
Watts announces major boost for rail freight


1996-09-19 DoT-001
40


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 26 September 1996
Routeing Guide defines 'reasonable' rail routes for the first time


1996-09-26 ORR-001
41


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 15 October 1996
John Bowis issues ‘secure stations’ challenge to rail industry


1996-10-15 DoT-001
42


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 15 October 1996
John Bowis issues a challenge over crime on public transport


1996-10-15 DoT-002
43


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 31 October 1996
Watts publishes plans to streamline freight grants


1996-10-31 DoT-001
44


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 6 November 1996
Watts hails Oxford's #1 million railways station as shape of things to come


1996-11-06 DoT-001
45


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 8 November 1996
Passengers up, subsidy down – Watts hails rail privatisation as a winner


1996-11-08 DoT-001
46


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 19 November 1996
Private rail performance powers ahead – Watts


1996-11-19 DoT-001
47


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 19 November 1996
Rail Regulator addresses charter operators


1996-11-19 ORR-001
48


Archive ::: Press release
5

Department of Transport 4 December 1996
More good news for rail freight industry


1996-12-04 DoT-001
49


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 20 December 1996
John Watts announces sale of BR research company


1996-12-20 DoT-001
50


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 20 December 1996
Regulator welcomes watchdog's new initiative


1996-12-20 ORR-001
51


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 20 December 1996
Regulator welcomes Railtrack's announcement


1996-12-20 ORR-002
52


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 20 December 1996
Railtrack publishes first quality indicators


1996-12-20 RTK-001
53


Archive ::: Press release

BR Business Systems/Railtrack plc 6 January 1997
Keeping track of rail timetables on the net


1997-01-06 BRS-001
54


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 14 January 1997
Regulator issues revised guidance on insurance against third party liability


1997-01-14 ORR-001
55


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 22 January 1997
Rail Regulator tells train operators they must do better on information and retailing


1997-01-22 ORR-001
56


Archive ::: Press release

BR Business Systems 3 February 1997
Sale of BR Business Systems


1997-02-03 BRS-001
57


Archive ::: Press release

Sema Group 3 February 1997
Sema Group buys BR Business Systems


1997-02-03 SEM-001
58


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 5 February 1997
Railtrack objects to heavier lorries


1997-02-05 RTK-002
59


Archive ::: 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
60


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 20 February 1997
Railtrack to target freight for new growth


1997-02-20 RTK-004
61


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 20 February 1997
Network Management Statement - West Coast Main Line


1997-02-20 RTK-005
62


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 20 February 1997
Network Management Statement – history/background


1997-02-20 RTK-010
63


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 14 March 1997
Rail Regulator emphasises importance of compliance and control arrangements in the railway industry


1997-03-14 ORR-001
64


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 9 April 1997
New technology speeds up Railtrack response time


1997-04-09 RTK-001
65


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 17 April 1997
Railtrack's Ten Points to build rail freight


1997-04-17 RTK-001
66


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 23 April 1997
Rail Regulator consults on freight access agreement


1997-04-23 ORR-001
67


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 6 May 1997
New station for Wrexham Central


1997-05-06 ORR-001
68


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport 8 May 1997
Strang sounds warning to private rail operators


1997-05-08 DoT-001
69


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 9 May 1997
Regulator agrees new services for the South West


1997-05-09 ORR-001
70


Archive ::: Press release

Channel Tunnel Safety Authority/Department of Transport 13 May 1997
Channel Tunnel Safety Authority report into Channel Tunnel fire published


1997-05-13 CTS-001
71


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 14 May 1997
Guildford resignalling gets green light


1997-05-14 RTK-002
72


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 19 May 1997
Multi-million pound regeneration bonanza for Yorkshire and Humberside stations


1997-05-19 RTK-001
73


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 19 May 1997
Multi-million pound regeneration bonanza for northeast stations


1997-05-19 RTK-002
74


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 19 May 1997
Railtrack to invest over £100m in local station regeneration programme


1997-05-19 RTK-003
75


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 22 May 1997
Guildford resignalling gets green light


1997-05-22 RTK-001
76


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Office of the Rail Regulator 4 June 1997
Speech to the Rail Freight Conference ’97


1997-06-04 ORR-002
77


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 5 June 1997
Regulator voices concern at Railtrack financial results


1997-06-05 ORR-001
78


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 5 June 1997
Railtrack's first year...


1997-06-05 RTK-001
79


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 11 June 1997
Rail Regulator says to passenger train and station operators: deliver improvements or face tougher enforcement


1997-06-11 ORR-001
80


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 16 June 1997
Railtrack: We will work together with the Rail Regulator pledge


1997-06-16 RTK-001
81


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 18 June 1997
Rail Regulator's message to passenger operators - wake up to the retailing opportunities: serve the passenger better


1997-06-18 ORR-001
82


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Office of the Rail Regulator 18 June 1997
Meeting the challenge of accurate and impartial retailing


1997-06-18 ORR-002
83


Archive ::: Press release

London Regional Transport 19 June 1997
London Transport achieves higher profit margins with more services on the tubes and buses


1997-06-19 LRT-002
84


Archive ::: Press release

London Regional Transport 24 June 1997
It’s game, set and match for SWELTRAC launch


1997-06-24 LRT-001
85


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 24 June 1997
Regulator demands improvements to National Rail Enquiry Service


1997-06-24 ORR-001
86


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 26 June 1997
Joint statement issued by the Rail Regulator and Railtrack


1997-06-26 ORR-001
87


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 26 June 1997
Railtrack gives Rail Regulator investment plans assurances: It should be publicly accountable


1997-06-26 RTK-001
88


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 10 July 1997
Year of massive change and new challenges for the railway says Rail Regulator


1997-07-10 ORR-001
89


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 10 July 1997
Regulator moves towards enforcement action over National Rail Enquiry Service


1997-07-10 ORR-002
90


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 29 July 1997
Railtrack investment programme: Regulator publishes proposed new powers


1997-07-29 ORR-001
91


Archive ::: Press release
3

Railtrack plc 30 July 1997
Stations revamped from Hereford to Carmarthen


1997-07-30 RTK-002
92


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 30 July 1997
West Country stations receive cash injection


1997-07-30 RTK-003
93


Archive ::: Press release

London Regional Transport 4 August 1997
Station car park security to be stepped up


1997-08-04 LRT-002
94


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 6 August 1997
Revised Routeing Guide approved by Regulator


1997-08-06 ORR-001
95


Archive ::: 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
96


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 19 August 1997
Regulator welcomes fresh look and better decision on Network Card


1997-08-19 ORR-001
97


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 21 August 1997
Railtrack welcomes integrated transport strategy consultation exercise by Deputy Prime Minister


1997-08-21 RTK-001
98


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 8 September 1997
Langley station refurbished


1997-09-08 RTK-001
99


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 16 September 1997
Train operators fined for leaving too many telephone enquiries unanswered


1997-09-16 ORR-001
100


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 17 September 1997
Railtrack announces study into improving trans-Pennine rail freight routes


1997-09-17 RTK-001
101


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 19 September 1997
Accelerating introduction of new rolling stock: Rail Regulator's conclusions on Railtrack's rolling stock acceptance procedures


1997-09-19 ORR-001
102


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 26 September 1997
Railtrack investment programme: overwhelming support for Regulator's new powers


1997-09-26 ORR-001
103


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 2 October 1997
New look for 18 Cornwall stations


1997-10-02 RTK-002
104


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 7 October 1997
New service opportunities before the millennium? - Rail Regulator seeks views


1997-10-07 ORR-001
105


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 9 October 1997
Rail Regulator publishes objectives for rail freight


1997-10-09 ORR-001
106


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 9 October 1997
Railtrack welcomes regulator’s support for freight


1997-10-09 RTK-002
107


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 23 October 1997
Regulator reviews procedures for timetabling trains


1997-10-23 ORR-001
108


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 23 October 1997
Rail Regulator announces further fines for train operators as calls go unanswered


1997-10-23 ORR-002
109


Archive ::: 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
110


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 6 November 1997
Rail Regulator and Government agree framework for cooperation and communication


1997-11-06 ORR-001
111


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 12 November 1997
Regulator moves towards enforceable standards for accurate retailing by train operators


1997-11-12 ORR-001
112


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 12 November 1997
National Rail Enquiry Service meets Regulator's call answering targets


1997-11-12 ORR-002
113


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 13 November 1997
Rail Regulator comments on Railtrack's interim results


1997-11-13 ORR-001
114


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 14 November 1997
Railtrack starts feasibility study into multi-million pound development scheme for Euston station


1997-11-14 RTK-001
115


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 10 December 1997
Rail Regulator launches review of Railtrack's access charges


1997-12-10 ORR-001
116


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 8 January 1998
Enquiries on track for third successive month


1998-01-08 ORR-001
117


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 14 January 1998
Rail Regulator consults on safety standards code


1998-01-14 ORR-001
118


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 21 January 1998
Regulator to review regulation of rolling stock companies


1998-01-21 ORR-001
119


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 22 January 1998
Trains and cycles


1998-01-22 ORR-001
120


Archive ::: Press release
4

Office of the Rail Regulator 3 February 1998
Rail Regulator launches rolling stock review


1998-02-03 ORR-001
121


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 20 February 1998
Regulator consults on enforcement order withdrawal


1998-02-20 ORR-001
122


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 6 March 1998
£75million of additional passenger benefits agreed with FirstGroup plc


1998-03-06 OPR-001
123


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 23 March 1998
Complaints seminar for train operators


1998-03-23 ORR-001
124


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 25 March 1998
Rail Regulator to investigate commitments in Railtrack's Network Management Statement


1998-03-25 ORR-001
125


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 26 March 1998
New counts show surge in London commuter traffic


1998-03-26 OPR-001
126


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 31 March 1998
New service opportunities for rail passengers


1998-03-31 ORR-001
127


Archive ::: Press release
2

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
128


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 29 April 1998
Rail Regulator opens new passenger lounge at Edinburgh Waverley station


1998-04-29 ORR-001
129


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 29 April 1998
Regulator consults on Railtrack's proposal to purchase piggyback wagons


1998-04-29 ORR-002
130


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 11 May 1998
Franchising Director calls for action on poorly performing services


1998-05-11 OPR-001
131


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 12 May 1998
Regulator lifts enforcement order on Rail Enquiry Service


1998-05-12 ORR-001
132


Archive ::: Press release
4

Office of the Rail Regulator 15 May 1998
Regulator recommends programme of regulatory action for rolling stock companies


1998-05-15 ORR-001
133


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 21 May 1998
Rail Regulator allows closure of Sinfin branch


1998-05-21 ORR-001
134


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 2 June 1998
Regulator proposes changes to rail timetabling process


1998-06-02 ORR-002
135


Archive ::: Statement

Railtrack plc 6 June 1998
Railtrack statement re: Channel Tunnel Rail Link


1998-06-02 RTK-001
136


Archive ::: Speech (excerpt)
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 4 June 1998
Regulator's speech to Rail Freight '98


1998-06-04 ORR-001
137


Archive ::: Press release
2

Office of the Rail Regulator 8 June 1998
Rail Regulator gives final approval to West Coast upgrade


1998-06-08 ORR-001
138


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 19 June 1998
Franchising Director to assess options for additional East Coast capacity


1998-06-19 OPR-001
139


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 29 June 1998
Rail Regulator reviews Railtrack's processes for developing technical standards


1998-06-29 ORR-001
140


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 1 July 1998
Regulator's report shows nearly 1 million complaints to rail industry


1998-07-01 ORR-001
141


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 16 July 1998
Network Management Statement: Railtrack to give further commitments


1998-07-16 ORR-001
142


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 20 July 1998
New deal for transport – better for everyone


1998-07-20 DET-001
143


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 21 July 1998
Office of the Rail Regulator: towards an accessible railway


1998-07-21 ORR-001
144


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 28 July 1998
Regulator maps out framework for regulation of Railtrack


1998-07-28 ORR-001
145


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 13 August 1998
Action plans demanded from train operators


1998-08-13 OPR-001
146


Archive ::: Report
2

Railway Forum 18 September 1998
The government white paper on the future of transport


1998-09-18 RFO-002
147


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 7 October 1998
Focus on integrated transport as Stagecoach / Virgin acquisition gets Franchising Director's approval


1998-10-07 OPR-001
148


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 22 October 1998
Regulated rail fares to rise by less than inflation


1998-10-22 OPR-001
149


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 27 October 1998
Rail Regulator agrees closure of lines in former Bristol Bath Road depot


1998-10-27 ORR-001
150


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 29 October 1998
[[Second NRES enforcement order]]


1998-10-29 ORR-001
151


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 4 November 1998
Little change in train performance


1998-11-04 OPR-001
152


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 11 November 1998
The Rail Regulator tells Railtrack to sort out its own problems first rather than lecturing the rest of the industry on theirs


1998-11-11 ORR-001
153


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 12 November 1998
Regulator warns railways over Christmas and New Year Travel


1998-11-12 ORR-001
154


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 3 December 1998
Regarding train journey times


1998-12-03 ATO-001
155


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 4 December 1998
Rail Regulator takes enforcement action against National Rail Enquiry Service


1998-12-04 ORR-001
156


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 8 December 1998
ATOC's response to the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee's report into railway safety


1998-12-08 ATO-001
157


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 8 December 1998
Congestion charging vital to future on transport


1998-12-08 ATO-002
158


Archive ::: Press release
2

Railtrack plc 9 December 1998
Railtrack responds to the Regulator on its financial framework


1998-12-09 RTK-001
159


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 21 December 1998
Train operators to run Christmas and Boxing Day trains


1998-12-21 ATO-001
160


Archive ::: Press release
4

ATOC 6 January 1999
Which? report on rail customer surveys


1999-01-06 ATO-001
161


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 12 January 1999
Rail summit to be on 25 February - Prescott


1999-01-12 DET-001
162


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 10 February 1999
Train operators working hard to cope with unprecedented growth


1999-02-10 ATO-001
163


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 11 February 1999
Last autumn’s train performance shows little overall improvement


1999-02-11 OPR-001
164


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 17 February 1998
Passenger complaints helping to build a better railway


1999-02-17 ATO-001
165


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 17 February 1999
Regulator says complaints must lead to action as they rise by a quarter


1999-02-17 ORR-001
166


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 24 February 1999
Train operators welcome appointment of new ‘railways champion’


1999-02-24 ATO-002
167


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 25 February 1999
Consultation on the development of rail services starts in March


1999-02-25 OPR-001
168


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 25 February 1999
OPRAF consults on new performance measure


1999-02-25 OPR-002
169


Archive ::: Press release
4

Office of the Rail Regulator 2 March 1999
Rail companies agree to commit to earlier train timetable information


1999-03-02 ORR-001
170


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 9 March 1999
Passengers benefit in Chiltern Railway deal


1999-03-09 OPR-001
171


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 10 March 1999
Train operators applaud moves towards ‘level playing fields’


1999-03-10 ATO-001
172


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 25 March 1999
James Gordon resignation


1999-03-25 ATO-001
173


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 25 March 1999
Rail Regulator comments on Railtrack's latest investment plans


1999-03-25 ORR-001
174


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 29 March 1999
Overcrowding controls are working effectively


1999-03-29 ATO-001
175


Archive ::: Press release
2

OPRAF 29 March 1999
Sustained passenger growth in London


1999-03-29 OPR-001
176


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 29 March 1999
New figures reveal rise in Edinburgh rail commuters


1999-03-29 OPR-002
177


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 13 April 1999
Rail Regulator publishes report on Railtrack’s network stewardship and consults rail industry on Railtrack’s plans


1999-04-13 ORR-001
178


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 16 April 1999
Rail Regulator announces new licence proposals for earlier timetable information


1999-04-16 ORR-001
179


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 21 April 1999
Regulator confirms 'amber' status for rail industry in Year 2000 compliance assessment


1999-04-21 ORR-001
180


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 29 April 1999
Statement from Chris Bolt, the Rail Regulator, on safety concerns in the Severn Tunnel


1999-04-29 ORR-001
181


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 4 May 1999
Mike Grant gets down to business as franchising director


1999-05-04 OPR-001
182


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 6 May 1999
Rail Regulator appoints consultants to review Railtrack’s costs and scope for efficiency


1999-05-06 ORR-001
183


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 7 May 1999
Rail Regulator calls for improved ticket retailing standards for disabled passengers


1999-05-12 ORR-001
184


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 13 May 1999
ATOC and Railtrack commission study to improve predictions for passenger demand for rail


1999-05-13 ATO-002
185


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 13 May 1999
Rail Regulator publishes guidance on closures of light maintenance depots


1999-05-13 ORR-001
186


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 17 May 1999
Rail Regulator changes licences to provide earlier timetable information


1999-05-17 ORR-001
187


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 19 May 1999
Performance improvements must start now


1999-05-19 OPR-001
188


Archive ::: Press release
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OPRAF 19 May 1999
Quality of service variable – Sir Alastair Morton


1999-05-19 SRA-001
189


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 24 May 1999
Bidding process for new multi £million rail partnership fund launched


1999-05-24 OPR-001
190


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 25 May 1999
Train operators in active discussion over millennium eve services


1999-05-25 ATO-001
191


Archive ::: 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
192


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 7 June 1999
Rail companies aim to woo motorists from their cars


1999-06-07 ATO-001
193


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 11 June 1999
Welcome for drop in complaints about rail enquiry service


1999-06-11 ATO-001
194


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 14 June 1999
Prestigious award for National Rail Enquiry Service


1999-06-14 ATO-001
195


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 15 June 1999
Regulator says rail industry faces testing time


1999-06-15 ORR-002
196


Archive ::: Consultation

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 15 June 1999
Assessment of the type and level of services the network should provide


1999-06-15 SRA-001
197


Archive ::: Guidance note

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 16 June 1999
Planning criteria - a guide to the appraisal of support for passenger rail services


1999-06-16 SRA-001
198


Archive ::: Guidance note

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 16 June 1999
Rail passenger partnership - bidding guidance


1999-06-16 SRA-002
199


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 24 June 1999
Office of the Rail Regulator examines Railtrack's property management


1999-06-24 ORR-001
200


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 30 June 1999
Sir Alastair Morton sets out priorities for the SRA


1999-06-30 SRA-001
201


Archive ::: 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
202


Archive ::: 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
203


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 14 July 1999
Train operators welcome Integrated Transport Commission


1999-07-14 ATO-001
204


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 20 July 1999
Rail Regulator orders train companies to publish accurate statistics


1999-07-20 ORR-001
205


Archive ::: Statement

Railtrack plc 21 July 1999
Railtrack Group plc: 1999 annual general meeting: Chairman's address


1999-07-21 RTK-001
206


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 6 August 1999
On track for the eclipse train operators respond with 11,000 extra seats


1999-08-06 ATO-001
207


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 6 August 1999
Regulator publishes National Rail Enquiry Scheme figures


1999-08-06 ORR-001
208


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 12 August 1999
Rail Regulator demands action plan for broken rails


1999-08-12 ORR-001
209


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 12 August 1999
SSRA appoints external advisers


1999-08-12 SRA-001
210


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 19 August 1999
Rail Regulator launches enforcement action against Railtrack


1999-08-19 ORR-001
211


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 23 August 1999
Rail passenger partnership outcome of consultation exercise August 1999


1999-08-23 SRA-001
212


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 25 August 1999
Regulator demands action as complaints top a million


1999-08-25 ORR-001
213


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 25 August 1999
Rise in rail complaints causes concern


1999-08-25 SRA-002
214


Archive ::: Press release

Hull Trains 26 August 1999
Plans announced for new rail service for major UK city


1999-08-26 HUL-001
215


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 26 August 1999
Incentive regulation central to the Regulator's periodic review of Railtrack


1999-08-26 ORR-001
216


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 26 August 1999
Morton calls on Railtrack to meet challenge of growing rail demand


1999-08-26 SRA-001
217


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 2 September 1999
Train operators are committed to reducing SPADs


1999-09-02 ATO-001
218


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 8 September 1999
Rail Regulator tells National Rail Enquiry Scheme it must plan for capacity


1999-09-08 ORR-001
219


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 13 September 1999
SSRA to lead review of rail capacity in the West Midlands


1999-09-13 SRA-001
220


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 16 September 1999
Train operators on the right track


1999-09-16 ATO-001
221


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 16 September 1999
SRA Chairman issues call to arms to train operators - new franchises to be negotiated


1999-09-16 SRA-001
222


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 16 September 1999
Speech by Sir Alastair Morton, to National Railway Museum Annual Dinner


1999-09-16 SRA-002
223


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 17 September 1999
Rail Regulator consults on access charges for electricity


1999-09-17 ORR-001
224


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 17 September 1999
Sir Alastair Morton spells out plans for franchise replacement


1999-09-17 SRA-001
225


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 23 September 1999
The 2nd UK Local Authority Chairs of Transport Conference, - Sir Alastair Morton


1999-09-23 SRA-001
226


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 23 September 1999
£800m South East rail scheme moves ahead


1999-09-23 SRA-003
227


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 30 September 1999
Train operators are committed to reducing SPADs


1999-09-30 ATO-001
228


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 1 October 1999
Improved enquiry service for passengers follows Rail Regulator’s enforcement action


1999-10-01 ORR-001
229


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 6 October 1999
Sir Alastair Morton speaks to the City


1999-10-06 SRA-002
230


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 11 October 1999
Rail Regulator considers licence breach following Paddington crash


1999-10-11 ORR-001
231


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 15 October 1999
Rail Regulator publishes consultation document on incentives


1999-10-15 ORR-001
232


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 18 October 1999
Rail Regulator publishes guidance on minor closures of stations


1999-10-18 ORR-001
233


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 19 October 1999
London's train operators to run special millennium services


1999-10-19 ATO-002
234


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 21 October 1999
Regulator declares rail industry Year 2000 compliance rating as 100% Blue


1999-10-21 ORR-001
235


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 25 October 1999
'Safety will always come first'- Rail industry summit pledge


1999-10-25 ATO-001
236


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 26 October 1999
Regulated rail fares to rise by less than inflation for second year running


1999-10-26 SRA-001
237


Archive ::: Press release
2

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
238


Archive ::: 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
239


Archive ::: Statement

Railtrack plc 5 November 1999
Further statement on the Rail Regulator's announcement on West Coast Mainline renewals


1999-11-05 RTK-002
240


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 10 November 1999
ATOC welcomes Commons committee report on Railways bill


1999-11-10 ATO-001
241


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 11 November 1999
Three stations win security accreditation


1999-11-11 ATO-001
242


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 18 November 1999
Rail industry determined to improve safety


1999-11-18 ATO-001
243


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 19 November 1999
Official opening of Docklands Light Railway Lewisham Link


1999-11-19 DET-001
244


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 22 November 1999
Rail Regulator consults on Railtrack’s usage charges


1999-11-22 ORR-001
245


Archive ::: 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
246


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 25 November 1999
Railtrack regulation


1999-11-25 ORR-001
247


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 29 November 1999
More people choose public transport in London


1999-11-29 DET-001
248


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 30 November 1999
Prescott drives up rail safety standards


1999-11-30 DET-001
249


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 1 December 1999
Prescott publishes Transport Bill


1999-12-01 DET-001
250


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 3 December 1999
Rail statistics 1999/2000 - second quarter


1999-12-03 DET-001
251


Archive ::: Press release

Sea Containers 7 December 1999
Sea Containers' GNER subsidiary selected by UK's Strategic Rail Authority for 20-year franchise replacement negotiations


1999-12-07 SEC-001
252


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 8th December 1999
£3.5 million Boost for New Rail Services Signals Start of Multi £ Million Programme


1999-12-08 SRA-001
253


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 9 December 1999
Train operators beat the bug and are ready for Christmas and the Millennium


1999-12-09 ATO-001
254


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 9 December 1999
Building a better railway: proposals invited for second round of franchise replacements


1999-12-09 SRA-001
255


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 10 December 1999
European rail freight market opens up


1999-12-10 DET-001
256


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 13 December 1999
Prescott sets out ten-year plan for investment


1999-12-13 DET-001
257


Archive ::: Press release
2

Office of the Rail Regulator 15 December 1999
Regulator sets out Railtrack's future financial framework


1999-12-15 ORR-001
258


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 16 December 1999
Train operators moving in the right direction


1999-12-16 ATO-001
259


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 16 December 1999
Macdonald welcomes continuing improvement in train operators' performance


1999-12-16 DET-001
260


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 16 December 1999
Encouraging improvement in train performance


1999-12-16 SRA-001
261


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 21 December 1999
MacDonald: SPAD figures lowest for November since 1990


1999-12-21 DET-001
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Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 22 December 1999
Building a better railway: first companies prequalify for franchise replacement


1999-12-22 SRA-002
263


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 6 January 2000
Train operators welcome passenger survey


2000-01-06 ATO-001
264


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 7 January 2000
Rail Regulator calls for better quality contracts for railway industry


2000-01-07 ORR-001
265


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 20 January 2000
Rail Regulator seeks customers’ views on rail freight growth


2000-01-20 ORR-001
266


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 4 February 2000
Train operators will not compromise passenger safety


2000-02-04 ATO-001
267


Archive ::: Press release
4

Office of the Rail Regulator 10 February 2000
Cautious welcome for rolling stock companies’ codes of practice


2000-02-10 ORR-001
268


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 15 February 2000
Proposals invited for second round of franchise replacement


2000-02-15 SRA-001
269


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 22 February 2000
Train operators welcome Davies report


2000-02-22 ATO-001
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Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 22 February 2000
Train operators welcome government rail safety review


2000-02-22 ATO-002
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Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 22 February 2000
Prescott takes safety regulation away from Railtrack


2000-02-22 DET-001
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Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 23 February 2000
Train operators committed to reducing SPADs


2000-02-23 ATO-001
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 23 February 2000
Train operators welcome RMT decision


2000-02-23 ATO-002
274


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 24 February 2000
Train operators welcome Uff report


2000-02-24 ATO-001
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Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 24 February 2000
Prescott welcomes Southall report


2000-02-24 DET-001
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Archive ::: Press release
2

Railway Forum 24 February 2000
The railway forum welcomes Professor Uff’s report into the Southall accident


2000-02-24 RFO-001
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 28 February 2000
ATOC safety statement


2000-02-28 ATO-001
278


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 2 March 2000
ATOC operators applaud decision to drop strike threat


2000-03-02 ATO-001
279


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 8 March 2000
Areas defined for second franchise replacement round


2000-03-08 SRA-001
280


Archive ::: Press release
2

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 14 March 2000
Six companies shortlisted for first franchise replacement round


2000-03-14 SRA-001
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 15 March 2000
Train operators aim to make fares more user friendly


2000-03-15 ATO-001
282


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 16 March 2000
ATOC welcomes performance bulletin


2000-03-16 ATO-001
283


Archive ::: Press release
4

ATOC 20 March 2000
ATOC outlines safety improvements to HSC


2000-03-20 ATO-001
284


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 23 March 2000
Rail ticket selling accuracy reaches highest ever peak


2000-03-23 ATO-001
285


Archive ::: Press release

Central Trains 27 March 2000
Central's last “slam door” train is withdrawn three years ahead of John Prescott's deadline


2000-03-27 CEN-001
286


Archive ::: Press release
2

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
287


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 30 March 2000
Britain urgently needs more rail capacity - ATOC


2000-03-30 ATO-001
288


Archive ::: 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
289


Archive ::: Press release
3

Railtrack plc 30 March 2000
Railtrack publishes Network Management Statement


2000-03-30 RTK-001
290


Archive ::: Press release

Stagecoach Group 3 April 2000
Stagecoach to dispose of Porterbrook for £1.4 billion


2000-04-03 STG-001
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Archive ::: Press release
3

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 11 April 2000
Prescott hails year of achievement


2000-04-11 DET-001
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Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 12 April 2000
Lord Macdonald welcomes national campaign to prevent trespass and vandalism on the railways


2000-04-12 DET-001
293


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 14 April 2000
Rail Regulator tackles Railtrack's incentive framework


2000-04-14 ORR-001
294


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 17 April 2000
ATOC forges ahead with Uff recommendations


2000-04-17 ATO-001
295


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 19 April 2000
Better contracts for a growing railway


2000-04-19 ORR-001
296


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 20 April 2000
Signals passed at danger reach record low but still more to do say Railtrack and ATOC


2000-04-20 ATO-001
297


Archive ::: Letter

Railtrack 25 April 2000
Letter from Gerald Corbett


2000-04-25 RTK-001
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 3 May 2000
ATOC extends railcard promotion


2000-05-03 ATO-001
299


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 4 May 2000
Broad support for West Coast Main Line enforcement action


2000-05-04 ORR-001
300


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 10 May 2000
ATOC statement on Lord Cullen's inquiry into Ladbroke Grove tragedy


2000-05-10 ATO-001
301


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 17 May 2000
Train companies and Blunkett extend New Deal rail card


2000-05-17 ATO-001
302


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 17 May 2000
The New Deal rail card - the facts


2000-05-17 ATO-002
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 19 May 2000
More seats for more passengers in summer timetable


2000-05-19 ATO-001
304


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 22 May 2000
Prescott welcomes announcement of Sir David Davies as chairman designate of Railway Safety


2000-05-22 DET-001
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Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 25 May 2000
Train operators deliver commitments to passengers and government


2000-05-25 ATO-002
306


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 25 May 2000
Investment the key to the rail industry's future Prescott tells summit


2000-05-25 DET-001
307


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 26 May 2000
Rail Regulator launches review of freight charges


2000-05-26 ORR-001
308


Archive ::: Press release

Railway Safety 26 May 2000
Rail Safety goes on line


2000-05-26 RSA-001
309


Archive ::: Press release
5

ATOC 1 June 2000
Rail industry needs strong balance sheet to finance investment says ATOC


2000-06-01 ATO-001
310


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 1 June 2000
Final results - year ended 31 March 2000, part 1


2000-06-01 RTK-001
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Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 2 June 2000
Regulator proposes more effective contractual regime for station access


2000-06-02 ORR-001
312


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 6 June 2000
Investment the solution to better rail services


2000-06-06 ATO-001
313


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 6 June 2000
MacDonald welcomes new tougher performance measure for train operators


2000-06-06 DET-001
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Archive ::: Press release
4

ATOC 28 June 2000
Train companies want 'a better railway' as well


2000-06-28 ATO-001
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Archive ::: Press release
5

Virgin Trains 3 July 2000
Virgin East Coast Mainline bid


2000-07-03 VIR-001
316


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 13 July 2000
ATOC statement on passenger train performance


2000-07-13 ATO-001
317


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 18 July 2000
Train operators note public funding statement but await the detail


2000-07-18 ATO-001
318


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 20 July 2000
Train operators can now plan for the future


2000-07-20 ATO-001
319


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 25 July 2000
Train companies give their thoughts on 10 Year Plan to MPs


2000-07-25 ATO-001
320


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 25 July 2000
New contracts for a new era


2000-07-25 ORR-001
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 27 July 2000
Train operators welcome improved incentives for Railtrack


2000-07-27 ATO-001
322


Archive ::: Press release
4

Office of the Rail Regulator 28 July 2000
Rail Regulator demonstrates year of action in Annual Report 2000


2000-07-28 ORR-001
323


Archive ::: 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
324


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 4 August 2000
Regulator acts over broken rails


2000-08-04 ORR-001
325


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 7 August 2000
Rail Regulator steps in on new ticket retailing arrangements


2000-08-07 ORR-001
326


Archive ::: 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
327


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 10 August 2000
Sharing the load - the first national survey of UK rail freight customers


2000-08-10 ORR-001
328


Archive ::: Press release
4

Office of the Rail Regulator 31 August 2000
Rail Regulator’s view on freight charging endorsed by industry


2000-08-31 ORR-001
329


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 1 September 2000
Rail statistics 2000/2001 - first quarter


2000-09-01 DET-001
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Archive ::: Press release
2

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 1 September 2000
Rising rail investment signals benefits for passengers


2000-09-01 DET-002
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 12 September 2000
Train operators welcome government's decision to ensure distribution of diesel


2000-09-12 ATO-001
332


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 14 September 2000
Asset knowledge and accountability – Regulator proposes new licence conditions for Railtrack


2000-09-14 ORR-001
333


Archive ::: 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
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Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 22 September 2000
Passenger train operators promise more to come in fight against crime


2000-09-22 ATO-001
335


Archive ::: Press release
4

ATOC 22 September 2000
National Rail plans to make train travel crystal clear


2000-09-22 ATO-002
336


Archive ::: Press release
4

ATOC 22 September 2000
Record number of winter train services


2000-09-22 ATO-003
337


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Archive ::: Press release
2

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 2 October 2000
New rail regulations mean tougher safety checks - Prescott


2000-10-02 DET-001
339


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 12 October 2000
Pocket rockets to revolutionise fares and train information


2000-10-12 ATO-001
340


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 17 October 2000
UK rail operators share privatisation experiences with Swedes


2000-10-17 ATO-001
341


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 19 October 2000
Train operators welcome Railtrack's board decision to reject chief executives resignation


2000-10-19 ATO-001
342


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 23 October 2000
£15 billion to deliver a modern, safe railway with greater public accountability - Rail Regulator


2000-10-23 ORR-001
343


Archive ::: Press release

Shadow Strategic Rail Authority 24 October 2000
Building a better railway: £1.5 billion investment for new South Central franchise


2000-10-24 SRA-001
344


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 25 October 2000
Rail industry statement on rail speed restrictions


2000-10-25 ATO-001
345


Archive ::: Press release
5

ATOC 25 October 2000
“The rail industry will work together”


2000-10-25 ATO-002
346


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 26 October 2000
Prescott calls on industry to work together to produce a national track recovery plan


2000-10-26 DET-001
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Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 2 November 2000
Prescott maintains momentum towards rail recovery


2000-11-02 DET-002
348


Archive ::: Press release

OPRAF 2 November 2000
Building a better railway: four shortlisted for new Transpennine Express franchise


2000-11-02 OPR-001
349


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 8 November 2000
Railtrack is wrong


2000-11-08 ATO-001
350


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 9 November 2000
One thousand extra staff providing rail information at stations


2000-11-09 ATO-001
351


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 9 November 2000
Rail industry brief Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister


2000-11-09 DET-001
352


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 13 November 2000
ATOC statement on Railtrack compensation to train companies


2000-11-13 ATO-001
353


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 17 November 2000
ATOC comment on resignation of Railtrack Chief Executive


2000-11-17 ATO-001
354


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 22 November 2000
National Rail operators announce Britain's biggest ever rail compensation package


2000-11-22 ATO-001
355


Archive ::: Press release

c2c 2c -- 22 November 2000
Compensation for c2c customers


2000-11-22 c2c-001
356


Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 30 November 2000
Rail recovery action group - John Prescott


2000-11-30 DET-001
357


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 30 November 2000
Regulator publishes next steps in review of freight charges


2000-11-30 ORR-001
358


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 1 December 2000
Train information ready for Christmas


2000-12-01 ATO-001
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 4 December 2000
Christmas timetable information is ready


2000-12-04 ATO-001
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Archive ::: Press release

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 4 December 2000
Transport Bill receives Royal Assent - a better transport system for the new century


2000-12-04 DET-001
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 15 December 2000
National Rail operators issue travel tips for Christmas and the New Year


2000-12-15 ATO-001
362


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 15 December 2000
Train performance disappointing: ATOC


2000-12-15 ATO-002
363


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 21 December 2000
National Rail operators announce further rail compensation


2000-12-21 ATO-001
364


Archive ::: Press release

Railway Safety 1 January 2001
Railway Safety launches with £70 million research budget to help improve safety on the railways


2001-01-01 RSA-001
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Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 2 January 2001
Train operators support enforcement action


2001-01-02 ATO-001
366


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 2 January 2001
Regulator requires train operator specific plans as part of national rail recovery plan


2001-01-02 ORR-001
367


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 8 January 2001
ATOC confident of rebuilding passenger trust


2001-01-08 ATO-001
368


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 15 January 2001
New timetables bring further rail improvement


2001-01-15 ATO-001
369


Archive ::: Press release
2

Railtrack Group PLC 15 January 2001
Revised exceptional charge for the current financial year and response to the Regulatory Review


2001-01-15 RTK-001
370


Archive ::: Press release

Railway Safety 12 February 2001
Industry sets tough new targets for safety


2001-02-12 RSA-001
371


Archive ::: Press release

Railway Safety 12 February 2001
SPAD Management Handbook launched


2001-02-12 RSA-002
372


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack Group PLC 14 February 2001
Statement re East Coast Main Line


2001-02-14 RTK-001
373


Archive ::: 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
374


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 19 February 2001
Rail industry announces double commission promotion for travel agents


2001-02-19 ATO-001
375


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 23 February 2001
ATOC statement on SRA performance figures


2001-02-23 ATO-001
376


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 28 February 2001
ATOC shocked by train collision


2001-02-28 ATO-001
377


Archive ::: Press release

Anglia Railways 5 March 2001
Rail Regulator visits Anglia Railways


2001-03-05 ANG-001
378


Archive ::: Press release
4

Strategic Rail Authority 13 March 2001
Building a better railway: Morton sets out strategic agenda for Britain's railways


2001-03-13 SRA-001
379


Archive ::: Press release
5

Railway Safety 19 March 2001
Railway Safety Board at full strength


2001-03-19 RSA-001
380


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 20 March 2001
Passengers need certainty about return to normal services - ATOC


2001-03-20 ATO-001
381


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 20 March 2001
Regulator takes enforcement action to ensure Railtrack delivers network recovery


2001-03-20 ORR-001
382


Archive ::: Press release
2

Office of the Rail Regulator 20 March 2001
Regulator's acts to improve Railtrack's weak network knowledge


2001-03-20 ORR-002
383


Archive ::: Press release
4

Office of the Rail Regulator 22 March 2001
Regulator acts to help bring new trains into service more quickly


2001-03-22 ORR-001
384


Archive ::: Press release
4

Office of the Rail Regulator 27 March 2001
Regulator renews access rights for EWS


2001-03-27 ORR-001
385


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 29 March 2001
Rail industry gives its commitment to ERTMS


2001-03-29 ATO-001
386


Archive ::: Press release

Railway Safety 29 Mar 2001
Rail industry gives its commitment to ERTMS


2001-03-29 RSA-001
387


Archive ::: Press release

Office of the Rail Regulator 30 March 2001
Regulator takes action on train manufacturers' complaint


2001-03-30 ORR-001
388


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 2 April 2001
More money, more accountability - new railway financial regime begins today


2001-04-02 ORR-001
389


Archive ::: Press release
2

Railtrack plc 2 April 2001
Railtrack secures £1.5 bn funding settlement and details final quarter business progress


2001-04-02 RTK-001
390


Archive ::: Press release
2

Strategic Rail Authority 2 April 2001
SRA Chairman comments on today's rail announcements


2001-04-02 SRA-004
391


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 6 April 2001
National Rail operators make a change to Network Railcard


2001-04-06 ATO-001
392


Archive ::: Press release
2

Strategic Rail Authority 12 April 2001
Latest performance figures


2001-04-12 SRA-002
393


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 20 April 2001
Anglia Railways return to full mainline service between Norwich, Ipswich & London and for London Crosslink


2001-04-20 ANG-001
394


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 7 May 2001
'15 months for the price of 12' on railcards


2001-05-07 ATO-001
395


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 17 May 2001
Train operators welcome appointment of Railtrack chairman


2001-05-17 ATO-001
396


Archive ::: Press release
4

ATOC 18 May 2001
Rail cracking behind us says ATOC


2001-05-18 ATO-001
397


Archive ::: Press release
5

ATOC 22 May 2001
Passengers rapidly return to rail


2001-05-22 ATO-001
398


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 31 May 2001
Train operators encouraged by NMS initiatives


2001-05-31 ATO-001
399


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 11 June 2001
Rail ticketing survey - accuracy remains high


2001-06-11 ATO-001
400


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 12 June 2001
Rail strike not justified - ATOC


2001-06-12 ATO-001
401


Archive ::: Press release

ScotRail 12 June 2001
Threatened strike action by guards


2001-06-12 SCO-001
402


Archive ::: Press release
4

ATOC 13 June 2001
Rail dispute ­ constructive talks between operators and unions


2001-06-13 ATO-001
403


Archive ::: Press release
4

ATOC 19 June 2001
Cullen report: a blueprint for a safer railway


2001-06-19 ATO-002
404


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 21 June 2001
Possible strike action by the RMT union - Monday 25 June & Wednesday 4 July


2001-06-21 ANG-001
405


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 22 June 2001
Mass strike action averted by operators


2001-06-22 ATO-001
406


Archive ::: Speech (full)
2

Strategic Rail Authority 26 June 2001
Coming out of the Shadow


2001-06-26 SRA-001
407


Archive ::: Press release

Anglia Railways 28 June 2001
Anglia Railways secures compensation from Railtrack


2001-06-28 ANG-001
408


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 28 June 2001
Train operators committed to improving safety


2001-06-28 ATO-001
409


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 29 June 2001
Train companies back Byers' delivery call


2001-06-29 ATO-001
410


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 29 June 2001
Train operators re-double delivery efforts


2001-06-29 ATO-002
411


Archive ::: Press release

Virgin Trains 9 July 2001
The Red Revolution – Pendolino launch


2001-07-09 VIR-001
412


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 10 July 2001
Rail industry says 'it's time to return'


2001-07-10 ATO-001
413


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 16 July 2001
Franchise extensions not a long-term solution says ATOC


2001-07-16 ATO-001
414


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 18 Jul 2001 00:00
East Coast Main Line franchise


2001-07-18 DTR-001
415


Archive ::: Press release

Sea Containers 19 July 2001
British government defers award of new 20 year GNER franchise and indicates its intention to negotiate two year extension to existing GNER franchise to expire in 2005


2001-07-19 SEC-001
416


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack plc 24 July 2001
Two Railtrack non-executive directors retire


2001-07-24 RTK-002
417


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 17 Aug 2001 00:00
All aboard - DPTAC welcomes accessible trains


2001-08-17 DTR-001
418


Archive ::: Press release

Hull Trains 22 August 2001
Twenty new jobs


2001-08-22 HUL-001
419


Archive ::: Press release

Strategic Rail Authority 24 August 2001
South Central franchise transferred - £1.5 billion investment boost moves into gear


2001-08-24 SRA-001
420


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 31 August 2001
Train operators pledge early passenger improvements


2001-08-31 ATO-001
421


Archive ::: Press release
5

Anglia Railways 1 September 2001
London Crosslink


2001-09-01 ANG-001
422


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 7 September 2001
Fare reductions good news for passengers


2001-09-07 ATO-001
423


Archive ::: Press release

Hull Trains 11 September 2001
Hull Trains highly commended at the National Rail Awards


2001-09-11 HUL-001
424


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 17 Sep 2001 00:00
Light rail passenger journeys: England 2000/01


2001-09-17 DTR-001
425


Archive ::: Press release

Hull Trains 27 September 2001
Proposed new service for north Lincolnshire


2001-09-27 HUL-002
426


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 5 Oct 2001 00:00
Paddington to be protected by new train safety systems - Byers


2001-10-05 DTR-001
427


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 7 October 2001
Railtrack placed in administration


2001-10-07 DTR-001
428


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 24 Oct 2001 00:00
Byers appoints new Strategic Rail Authority chief


2001-10-24 DTR-002
429


Archive ::: Press release
4

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 31 Oct 2001 00:00
Byers issues guidelines for Railtrack bidders


2001-10-31 DTR-001
430


Archive ::: Press release

Stagecoach Group 7 November 2001
Stagecoach study into vertical integration for rail


2001-11-07 STG-001
431


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 23 November 2001
ATOC welcomes conclusions of DOO report


2001-11-23 ATO-001
432


Archive ::: Press release

Railway Safety 23 Nov 2001
Independent study supports the safety of Driver Only Operation (DOO)


2001-11-23 RSA-001
433


Archive ::: Press release

Stagecoach Group 3 December 2001
Stagecoach presents a railway solution


2001-12-03 STG-001
434


Archive ::: Press release

Stagecoach Group 3 December 2001
Stagecoach presents a railway solution


2001-12-03 STG-001
435


Archive ::: Press release

Hull Trains 4 December 2001
Hull Trains - on the right track! Hull Civic Society - Good Mark Award


2001-12-04 HUL-001
436


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 6 December 2001
National rail operators issue travel tips for Christmas and the New Year


2001-12-06 ATO-001
437


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 13 Dec 2001 00:00
Keeble welcomes recommendations of Cambridge to Huntingdon multi-modal study


2001-12-13 DTR-001
438


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 14 December 2001
ATOC welcome Railtrack board changes


2001-12-14 ATO-001
439


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 21 December 2001
ATOC announces new Chairman


2001-12-21 ATO-001
440


Archive ::: Press release
5

ATOC 14 January 2002
Rail industry response to SRA's strategic plan


2002-01-14 ATO-001
441


Archive ::: 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
442


Archive ::: Press release
5

Strategic Rail Authority 14 January 2002
Building a better railway: SRA launches strategic plan


2002-01-14 SRA-002
443


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 16 Jan 2002 00:00
Byers welcomes East Coast deal


2002-01-16 DTR-001
444


Archive ::: Press release
3

Strategic Rail Authority 16 January 2002
Two-year GNER extension agreed - £100m private sector investment committed


2002-01-16 SRA-001
445


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 23 January 2002
Train operators will not submit to unreasonable union demands: ATOC


2002-01-23 ATO-001
446


Archive ::: Press release

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 6 Feb 2002 00:00
DPTAC welcomes SRA code of practice


2002-02-06 DTR-001
447


Archive ::: Press release
2

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


2002-02-18 DTR-001
448


Archive ::: Press release

ScotRail 27 February 2002
Industrial action by ScotRail drivers


2002-02-27 SCO-001
449


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 1 March 2002
Train companies announce minimum fare for Network railcard


2002-03-01 ATO-001
450


Archive ::: Press release

Strategic Rail Authority 7 March 2002
SRA agrees terms for restructuring of Central Trains and ScotRail


2002-03-07 SRA-001
451


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 11 March 2002
New train orders near 4,000


2002-03-11 ATO-001
452


Archive ::: Press release

Strategic Rail Authority 12 March 2002
SRA begins consultation on combining rail franchises


2002-03-12 SRA-001
453


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for London 12 March 2002
'Consolidation of train operators into London is only one side of the equation' says TfL' s Ian Brown.


2002-03-12 TfL-001
454


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 18 March 2002
Train performance late last year was poor: ATOC


2002-03-18 ATO-001
455


Archive ::: 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
456


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 25 March 2002
Network railcard changes will go ahead


2002-03-25 ATO-001
457


Archive ::: Press release

Railtrack Group plc 2 April 2002
Offers for Channel Tunnel Rail Link


2002-04-02 RTK-001
458


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 3 April 2002
Uk train operators and Schlumbergersema sign record IT contract


2002-04-03 ATO-001
459


Archive ::: Press release
4

ATOC 10 April 2002
The train now leaving platform nine & three quarters is the 007 to Notting Hill


2002-04-10 ATO-001
460


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 19 April 2002
WHSmith board the train for the great spring getaway


2002-04-19 ATO-001
461


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 25 April 2002
ATOC support ERTMS report


2002-04-25 ATO-001
462


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 29 April 2002
ATOC attacks misleading Which report


2002-04-29 ATO-001
463


Archive ::: Press release
4

Strategic Rail Authority 14 May 2002
Keen interest in new Merseyrail agreement


2002-05-14 SRA-001
464


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions 24 May 2002 00:00
DTLR launches consultation on latest EC rail proposals


2002-05-24 DTR-001
465


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 27 May 2002
More train seats for Golden Jubilee celebrations in London


2002-05-27 ATO-001
466


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 Jul 2002 00:00
Establishment of Rail Accident Investigation Branch


2002-07-18 DfT-001
467


Archive ::: Press release

Hull Trains 18 July 2002
Train operators make capital connection


2002-07-18 HUL-001
468


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 Aug 2002 00:00
Light rail passenger journeys: England 2001/02


2002-08-15 DfT-001
469


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 27 Sep 2002 00:00
Darling's High Court application ...


2002-09-27 DfT-001
470


Archive ::: Press release

Strategic Rail Authority 3 October 2002
Immediate benefits for Central Trains passengers from improvements package


2002-10-03 SRA-001
471


Archive ::: Press release

Stagecoach Group 23 October 2002
Company statement


2002-10-23 STG-001
472


Archive ::: Press release
4

Strategic Rail Authority 6 November 2002
SRA announces new franchise for the west


2002-11-06 SRA-003
473


Archive ::: Press release
2

Network Rail 19 November 2002
Network Rail’s commitment to track improvements in Cornwall


2002-11-19 NET-001
474


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 2 Dec 2002 00:00
DfT seeks views on toughening discrimination laws for transport


2002-12-02 DfT-001
475


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 4 December 2002
Network Rail completes public member selection process


2002-12-04 NET-001
476


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 23 January 2003
London train companies’ biggest promotion for 20 years


2003-01-23 ATO-001
477


Archive ::: Press release

Anglia Railways 28 January 2003
Installation of new safety warning system for Anglia fleet


2003-01-28 ANG-001
478


Archive ::: Press release

Midland Mainline 11 February 2003
No smoking


2003-02-11 MML-001
479


Archive ::: Press release

Stagecoach Group 3 March 2003
Stagecoach group condemns unnecessary RMT guards dispute


2003-03-03 STG-001
480


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 17 March 2003
£19 million for Longsight signalling


2003-03-17 NET-001
481


Archive ::: Press release

Strategic Rail Authority 1 April 2003
Three qualify for new Greater Anglia franchise


2003-04-01 SRA-001
482


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 2 April 2003
Network Rail signs framework agreements for next stage of the Southern upgrade project


2003-04-02 NET-001
483


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 8 April 2003
New signalling system commissioned on West Coast Main Line


2003-04-08 NET-001
484


Archive ::: Press release

Strategic Rail Authority 15 April 2003
New model contract debuts on Greater Anglia rail franchise


2003-04-15 SRA-001
485


Archive ::: Press release
6

RMT 22 April 2003
New strike dates set in guard dispute


2003-04-22 RMT-001
486


Archive ::: Press release

Hull Trains 6 May 2003
Hull Trains names its new top man


2003-05-06 HUL-001
487


Archive ::: Press release

Wessex Trains 12 May 2003
Summer brings improvement to South West region’s rail services


2003-05-12 WES-001
488


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 13 May 2003
Open for business as major works start


2003-05-13 NET-001
489


Archive ::: Statement

GB Railways Group 10 June 2003
Final results, 2002-03


2003-06-10 GBR-001
490


Archive ::: Press release

Hull Trains 12 June 2003
New managing director starts work


2003-06-12 HUL-001
491


Archive ::: Press release

Strategic Rail Authority 1 August 2003
SRA announces preferred bidder for new integrated Wales franchise


2003-08-01 SRA-001
492


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 13 August 2003
One in four rail enquiries made online


2003-08-13 ATO-001
493


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 19 August 2003
ATOC – adding value for rail passengers


2003-08-19 ATO-001
494


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 20 August 2003
“Forget directory enquiries, just call rail enquiries” says ATOC at launch of train-taxi information service


2003-08-20 ATO-001
495


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 Aug 2003 00:00
Transport Minister: short term pain for long term gain


2003-08-21 DfT-001
496


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 Aug 2003 00:00
Light rail passenger journeys: England 2002/03


2003-08-21 DfT-002
497


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 28 August 2003
New settlement system goes live across the UK rail network


2003-08-28 ATO-001
498


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for London 28 August 2003: 2225hrs
TfL statement on power failure and effect on services


2003-08-28 TfL-001
499


Archive ::: Memorandum
5

House of Commons Transport Committee 23 September 2003
Virgin Rail Group interim agreement


2003-09-23 TCO-001
500


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 29 September 2003
No grounds for complaint about National Rail website as it scoops more awards


2003-09-29 ATO-001
501


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 9 October 2003
New awards show a rail industry changing for the better says ATOC in national customer service week


2003-10-09 ATO-001
502


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 10 October 2003
Network Rail and Jarvis announce agreement on future of Jarvis’ rail maintenance contracts


2003-10-10 NET-001
503


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 15 October 2003
We can change railways for the better, says ATOC on publication of report on transport overcrowding


2003-10-15 ATO-001
504


Archive ::: Press release
5

ATOC 17 October 2003
A tough decsion [[decision]] but the right one says ATOC


2003-10-17 ATO-001
505


Archive ::: Press release
3

Office of the Rail Regulator 17 October 2003
Rail Regulator identifies massive savings for Network Rail spending


2003-10-17 ORR-001
506


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 24 October 2003
Train operators want smooth transition for maintenance contracts


2003-10-24 ATO-001
507


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 24 October 2003
Network Rail to bring rail maintenance back in-house


2003-10-24 NET-001
508


Archive ::: Press release
2

Office of the Rail Regulator 24 October 2003
Network Rail still responsible for delivery, says Rail Regulator


2003-10-24 ORR-001
509


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 2 November 2003
National Rail travel advice for Sunday and Monday (2Nd & 3Rd November) [[(2nd & 3rd November)]]


2003-11-02 ATO-001
510


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 4 November 2003
Railways “changing for the better” says ATOC


2003-11-04 ATO-001
511


Archive ::: Press release
2

Network Rail 5 November 2003
Network Rail appoint high profile advisor


2003-11-05 NET-001
512


Archive ::: Press release
2

South Eastern Trains 9 November 2003
South Eastern Trains to take over operation of south eastern rail services this weekend


2003-11-09 SET-001
513


Archive ::: Press release
5

ATOC 14 November 2003
National Rail travel advice for Sunday and Monday (14 November)


2003-11-14 ATO-001
514


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 17 Nov 2003 00:00
Minister meets the people making a difference


2003-11-17 DfT-001
515


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 Nov 2003 00:00
Minister meets the people making a difference


2003-11-18 DfT-001
516


Archive ::: Press release
3

Network Rail 18 November 2003
Network Rail takes over management of Liverpool Lime Street station


2003-11-18 NET-001
517


Archive ::: Press release
5

Office of the Rail Regulator 20 November 2003
Getting to grips with Network Rail's costs -- the Regulator’s role


2003-11-20 ORR-001
518


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 26 November 2003
Network Rail brings over 1,000 maintenance staff ‘back home’


2003-11-26 NET-002
519


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 1 December 2003
ATOC predicts one billion passenger journeys by train during 2003 – highest for 40 years – as UK passenger growth leaves Europe behind


2003-12-01 ATO-001
520


Archive ::: Press release
2

Office of the Rail Regulator 3 December 2003
Rail Regulator publishes draft track access contract for freight operators


2003-12-03 ORR-001
521


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 8 December 2003
ATOC outlines rail fare rises


2003-12-08 ATO-001
522


Archive ::: Press release

South Eastern Trains 8 December 2003
South Eastern Trains outlines rail fare rises


2003-12-08 SET-001
523


Archive ::: Press release

Strategic Rail Authority 10 December 2003
National Rail Trends - July to September 2003 (Quarter 2)


2003-12-10 SRA-002
524


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 11 December 2003
ATOC response to SRA national rail trends – July to September 2003


2003-12-11 ATO-001
525


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 12 December 2003
ATOC responds to ORR’s ‘final conclusions’


2003-12-12 ATO-001
526


Archive ::: Press release

John Laing 12 December 2003
John Laing announces joint venture with GNER


2003-12-12 JLA-001
527


Archive ::: 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
528


Archive ::: Written statement

House of Commons 15 December 2003
Rail Regulator's interim review


2003-12-15 PAR-001
529


Archive ::: Press release

Strategic Rail Authority 22 December 2003
National Express Group announced as preferred bidder for new Greater Anglia franchise


2003-12-22 SRA-001
530


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 23 Dec 2003 00:00
Hold the tinsel and turkey - Xmas rail engineering works


2003-12-23 DfT-001
531


Archive ::: Press release
2

Office of the Rail Regulator 23 December 2003
Rail Regulator begins implementation of Network Rail funding decision


2003-12-23 ORR-001
532


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 30 December 2003
One billion rail passenger journeys in 2003 - highest for more than 40 years


2003-12-30 ATO-001
533


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 31 December 2003
Manchester signalling works completed


2003-12-31 NET-001
534


Archive ::: Press release

Midland Mainline 6 January 2004
Performance


2004-01-06 MML-001
535


Archive ::: Press release
5

ATOC 8 January 2004
Appointment of Chris Bolt – a “welcome development” says ATOC


2004-01-08 ATO-001
536


Archive ::: Press release
5

ATOC 12 January 2004
“Thanks A 1,007,723,920” - ATOC confirms highest number of rail passenger journeys


2004-01-12 ATO-001
537


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 19 January 2004
ATOC response To Alistair Darling’s announcement in the House of Commons


2004-01-19 ATO-001
538


Archive ::: Oral statement

Department for Transport 19 Jan 2004
Railways


2004-01-19 DfT-002
539


Archive ::: Press release

Grand Central 2 February 2004
New service promises more trains & cheaper fares


2004-02-02 GCR-001
540


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 4 February 2004
ATOC comments on National Audit Office report on rolling stock


2004-02-04 ATO-001
541


Archive ::: Press release

National Audit Office 4 February 2004
Improving passenger rail services through new trains


2004-02-04 NAO-001
542


Archive ::: Press release
2

Transport for London 23 March 2004
Bob Kiley outlines proposals for London Regional Rail Authority


2004-03-23 TfL-001
543


Archive ::: 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
544


Archive ::: Press release
2

Grand Central 21 April 2004
Hearing at the Office of the Rail Regulator


2004-04-21 GCR-001
545


Archive ::: Press release
3

Competition Commission 28 April 2004
CC finds anti-competitive aspects to proposed acquisition by FirstGroup of Scottish rail franchise and consults on remedies


2004-04-28 COM-001
546


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 18 June 2004
Rail Regulator announces decision on Grand Central track access application


2004-06-18 ORR-001
547


Archive ::: Press release
2

Grand Central 21 June 2004
Decision by Office of the Rail Regulator


2004-06-21 GCR-001
548


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Strategic Rail Authority 29 June 2004
Richard Bowker speech: Railway Forum annual conference


2004-06-29 SRA-001
549


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 Jul 2004 00:00
A new structure to deliver a better railway


2004-07-15 DfT-001
550


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 Jul 2004 00:00
West Midlands to get more say in how it runs its railways


2004-07-15 DfT-002
551


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 Jul 2004 00:00
Scotland to get more powers over its railways


2004-07-15 DfT-003
552


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 15 Jul 2004 00:00
North West to get more say in how it runs its railways


2004-07-15 DfT-004
553


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 Jul 2004 00:00
North East to get more say in how it runs its railways


2004-07-15 DfT-005
554


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 15 Jul 2004 00:00
London commuters have greater say over their rail network


2004-07-15 DfT-006
555


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 Jul 2004 00:00
Yorkshire to get more say in how it runs its railways


2004-07-15 DfT-008
556


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup 20 August 2004
ScotRail franchise signed


2004-08-20 FIR_001
557


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 Aug 2004 00:00
Light rail passenger journeys: England 2003/04


2004-08-26 DfT-001
558


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for London 25 October 2004
Directions and Guidance to the Strategic Rail Authority 2004


2004-10-25 TfL-002
559


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 27 October 2004
New service proposals to introduce high speed trains from Sunderland and the Durham coast to London and improved Cross-Pennine services for the Calder Valley


2004-10-27 GCR-001
560


Archive ::: Press release

Eurostar 15 November 2004
Eurostar's on the move in 2007 - to St. Pancras International


2004-11-15 EUR-001
561


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 31 Dec 2004 00:00
Transport direct to your destination - new journey planner


2004-12-31 DfT-001
562


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 Jan 2005 00:00
Financial agreement sets Scotland's railways on track


2005-01-18 DfT-001
563


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 16 Mar 2005 00:00
Working towards safer travel - secure stations scheme


2005-03-16 DfT-001
564


Archive ::: Press release

Sea Containers 22 March 2005
GNER signs new 10 year franchise


2005-03-22 SEC-001
565


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 7 Apr 2005 00:00
Royal Assent for Railways Act 2005


2005-04-07 DfT-001
566


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 October 2005 00.00
Central Trains franchise remapping


2005-10-18 DfT-001
567


Archive ::: 17 November 2005



568


Archive ::: Press release

Transport Scotland 9 January 2006
New transport agency begins work


2006-01-09 TSC-001
569


Archive ::: Press release
5

GNER 24 January 2006
Unique funding deal for GNER improvements


2006-01-24 GNE-001
570


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 27 January 2006
New intercity services proposed for Sunderland and Teesside


2006-01-27 ORR-001
571


Archive ::: Written statement
3

Department for Transport 21 March 2006
[Northern Rail franchise review]


2006-03-21 DfT-001
572


Archive ::: Press release
3

London TravelWatch 21 March 2006
Watchdog welcomes Oyster decision


2006-03-21 LTW-001
573


Archive ::: Press release
3

Network Rail 21 March 2006
Proposals for railway growth unveiled


2006-03-21 NET-001
574


Archive ::: Press release

GNER 23 March 2006
Statement on rejection of extra services


2006-03-23 GNE-001
575


Archive ::: 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
576


Archive ::: Statement

Office of Rail Regulation 23 March 2006
Office of Rail Regulation’s decision on applications for Track Access Rights necessary to operate additional passenger services on the East Coast Main Line


2006-03-23 ORR-002
577


Archive ::: Press release
2

First ScotRail 24 March 2006
Celebrations mark 20th anniversary of reopening of Edinburgh to Bathgate line


2006-03-24 FSC_001
578


Archive ::: Press release

Fraser Eagle Group 27 March 2006
Fraser Eagle backs Grand Central on East Coast Mainline


2006-03-27 FRA-001
579


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 31 Mar 2006 00:00
Smart ticketing moves a step closer


2006-03-31 DfT-001
580


Archive ::: Press release
3

Southeastern 3 April 2006
Flying start for new Integrated Kent franchise


2006-04-03 SEA-001
581


Archive ::: Press release
2

Midland Mainline [[28 April 2006]]
Midland Mainline celebrates 10 years of success


2006-04-28 MML-001
582


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 10 May 2006 00:00
New Oyster deal for rail passengers


2006-05-10 DfT-001
583


Archive ::: Press release
3

GNER 22 May 2006
GNER takes Office of Rail Regulation to court


2006-05-22 GNE-001
584


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 1 Jun 2006 00:00
Members appointed to the Railway Heritage Committee


2006-06-01 DfT-001
585


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 8 Jun 2006 00:00
Consultations launched for three new rail franchises


2006-06-08 DfT-003
586


Archive ::: Press release

GNER 12 June 2006
High Court confirms Judicial Review for July


2006-06-12 GNE-001
587


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 Jul 2006 00:00
Funding to improve access at stations announced


2006-07-26 DfT-001
588


Archive ::: Press release

GNER 27 July 2006
GNER disappointed by ruling in Judicial Review against the Office of Rail Regulation


2006-07-27 GNE-001
589


Archive ::: Press release

Sea Containers 27 July 2006
GNER disappointed by ruling in Judicial Review against the Office of Rail Regulation


2006-07-27 SEC-001
590


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 19 Oct 2006 00:00
Zonal fares for London trains pave the way for smart ticketing


2006-10-19 DfT-001
591


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 31 Oct 2006 00:00
Invitations to tender issued for three new rail franchises


2006-10-31 DfT-001
592


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 9 Nov 2006 00:00
More stations benefit from funding to improve access


2006-11-09 DfT-001
593


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 Dec 2006 00:00
Competition commences for operator of Intercity East Coast franchise


2006-12-15 DfT-001
594


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 1 Feb 2007 00:00
Community rail - new life for local lines


2007-02-01 DfT-001
595


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 1 Feb 2007 00:00
Community rail - new life for local lines


2007-02-01 DfT-002
596


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 28 February 2007
ORR publishes its Advice to Ministers and framework for setting access charges


2007-02-28 ORR-001
597


Archive ::: Press release

National Express Group plc 06 Jun 2007
NX submits bid for Inter City East Coast Franchise


2007-06-06 NXG-001
598


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 June 2007
Department for Transport announces winner of West Midlands franchise


2007-06-21 DfT-001
599


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 22 Jun 2007 07:07
New rail franchise delivers more services and extra capacity for the East Midlands


2007-06-22 DfT-001
600


Archive ::: Press release

GNER 28 June 2007
GNER welcomes progress on East Coast rail route strategy


2007-06-28 GNE-001
601


Archive ::: Press release

Eurostar 03 July 2007
European high speed rail operators launch railteam


2007-07-03 EUR-001
602


Archive ::: 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
603


Archive ::: 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
604


Archive ::: Press release

Eurostar 04 September 2007
Eurostar achieves record-breaking run between Paris and London


2007-09-04 EUR-001
605


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 Sep 2007 12:13
Transport Minister in Birmingham to hear local views and in Coleshill to open new £9m railway station


2007-09-18 DfT-001
606


Archive ::: Press release

Eurostar 14 November 2007
Eurostar opens for business at St Pancras International station


2007-11-14 EUR-001
607


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 16 Nov 2007 14:28
Department for Transport sets standards for new intercity trains


2007-11-16 DfT-001
608


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 5 Dec 2007 14:37
Ruth Kelly urges more stations to join Secure Stations Scheme


2007-12-05 DfT-001
609


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 31 Jan 2008 10:24
More rail stations to be made accessible


2008-01-31 DfT-001
610


Archive ::: Press release
6

Virgin Trains 20 February 2008
Wrexham set to join Virgin Trains network


2008-02-20 VIR-001
611


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 27 February 2008
Network Rail announces Easter improvement programme


2008-02-27 NET-001
612


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 Mar 2008 10:25
Innovative 'tram-trains' to be trialled in Yorkshire


2008-03-18 DfT-001
613


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 22 May 2008 11:09
More capacity and better services for passengers on South Central franchise


2008-05-22 DfT-001
614


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 Aug 2008 11:19
Improving accessibility on the railways


2008-08-21 DfT-001
615


Archive ::: Press release

Transport Scotland 22 September 2008
Minister celebrates 25 years of ScotRail network by announcing major boost to east coast services


2008-09-22 TSC-001
616


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 8 Dec 2008 00:04
Winter timetable sees thousands more seats introduced


2008-12-08 DfT-001
617


Archive ::: Press release

Crossrail 19 December 2008
Crossrail invites bidders for master systems assuror and master systems integrator


2008-12-19 CRO-001
618


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 19 Dec 2008 10:27
New police powers crack down on yobbish behaviour


2008-12-19 DfT-001
619


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 22 Dec 2008 14:39
Invitation to tender issued for 200 new diesel train carriages


2008-12-22 DfT-001
620


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 1 January 2009
ATOC comments on rail improvements and January fares changes


2009-01-01 ATO-001
621


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 6 January 2009
Train operators dedicate staff to support new London railway policing teams


2009-01-06 ATO-001
622


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 15 January 2009
Government recognises rail investment is key to Britain's transport future


2009-01-15 ATO-001
623


Archive ::: Press release
2

South West Trains 15 January 2009
Job losses at South West Trains


2009-01-15 SWT-001
624


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 21 January 2009
ATOC comments on Guardian article rail firms ask for state help


2009-01-21 ATO-001
625


Archive ::: Media report

The Guardian 21 January 2009
Railway firms ask Hoon for state aid as years of growth hit the buffers


2009-01-21 GUA-001
626


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 5 Feb 2009 13:24
Government boost to support new and improved local rail services


2009-02-05 DfT-001
627


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 11 February 2009
Conservative rail plan shares key aims of train operators, says ATOC CEO Michael Roberts


2009-02-11 ATO-001
628


Archive ::: Press release
3

Agility Trains 12 February 2009
Agility Trains announced as preferred bidder for Intercity Express Programme


2009-02-12 AGI-001
629


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 12 February 2009
Rail industry needs to work together to deliver successful Intercity Express Programme, says ATOC


2009-02-12 ATO-001
630


Archive ::: 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
631


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 5 Mar 2009 10:05
Delivery of new trains to be speeded up by new company


2009-03-05 DfT-002
632


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 16 March 2009
The itrain has arrived


2009-03-16 ATO-001
633


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 30 March 2009
Network Rail’s business plan – delivery is now the key, says ATOC CEO Michael Roberts


2009-03-30 ATO-001
634


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 3 April 2009
Easter travel advice for rail passengers


2009-04-03 ATO-001
635


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 5 May 2009 
Train companies want to move faster to improve stations


2009-05-05 ATO-001
636


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 5 May 2009 12:08
Champions to oversee station improvements


2009-05-05 DfT-001
637


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 15 May 2009
Train companies call for early commitment on electrification


2009-05-15 ATO-001
638


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 May 2009
Transport Direct welcomes 50 millionth user


2009-05-26 DfT-001
639


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 28 May 2009
Start planning early for increased demand says rail industry


2009-05-28 ATO-001
640


Archive ::: Press release

DB Schenker 28 May 2009 09.00
20% of all British freight targeted to go by rail


2009-05-28 DSB-001
641


Archive ::: Press release
5

Network Rail 28 May 2009 09.00
Start planning early for increased demand says rail industry


2009-05-28 NET-001
642


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 4 June 2009
Five-year rail travel deal struck for police in London and south east


2009-06-04 ATO-001
643


Archive ::: Press release
2

ATOC 11 June 2009
ATOC appoints new corporate affairs director


2009-06-11 ATO-001
644


Archive ::: Press release
3

ATOC 15 June 2009 00.01
Rail report makes case for considering new community links


2009-06-15 ATO-001
645


Archive ::: Press release
4

National Express Group 1 July 2009
National Express Group PLC Pre Close Statement


2009-07-01 NXG-002
646


Archive ::: Press release
3

Amey 4 July 2014
Keolis and Amey partnership wins Docklands Light Railway franchise


2009-07-04 AME-001
647


Archive ::: Press release

HS1 Ltd 17 July 2009
St Pancras International confirmed as London's safest station


2009-07-17 HS1-001
648


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 23 Jul 2009 06:36
Major £1.1bn investment in electric rail boosts travel, the economy and the environment


2009-07-23 DfT-001
649


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 Aug 2009 09:38
Most commuter fares set to drop next year


2009-08-18 DfT-001
650


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 20 Aug 2009 09:46
New technology could signal the end of the line for paper tickets


2009-08-20 DfT-001
651


Archive ::: Press release

Grand Central 21 August 2009
Grand Central Signs up 3 additional trains for new 'West Riding' Service


2009-08-21 GCR-001
652


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 Sep 2009 14:00
City running proposed for tram-train in South Yorkshire


2009-09-15 DfT-001
653


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 28 Sep 2009 08:57
Rail passengers encouraged to get on their bike


2009-09-28 DfT-001
654


Archive ::: Press release

National Express Group 22 October 2009
Interim Management Statement


2009-10-22 NXG-001
655


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 31 October 2009
Reform of rail franchises needed to do more for passengers and taxpayers


2009-10-31 ATO-001
656


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 20 Nov 2009 13:53
Disabled Persons' Transport Advisory Committee appointment


2009-11-20 DfT-001
657


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 Dec 2009 10:06
£20m for smart ticketing in our cities within five years


2009-12-15 DfT-001
658


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 31 Dec 2009 11:04
New Year heralds lower fares for many rail passengers


2009-12-31 DfT-001
659


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 20 Jan 2010 00:01
Longer franchises, more scope for innovation and new measures to penalise operators who walk away


2010-01-20 DfT-001
660


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 Jan 2010 09:25
Faster, more frequent journeys for East Coast Main Line


2010-01-21 DfT-001
661


Archive ::: Press release
5

Eurostar 12 February 2010
Eurostar response to independent review


2010-02-12 EUR-001
662


Archive ::: Press release

Grand Central 30 April 2010
Direct London trains restored to Halifax after 32 years


2010-04-30 GCR-001
663


Archive ::: Press release

Grand Central 30 April 2010
Bradford gets three new London trains from 23 May


2010-04-30 GCR-002
664


Archive ::: Press release

Grand Central 3 May 2010
Direct London trains restored to Wakefield Kirkgate after 32 years


2010-05-03 GCR-001
665


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 Jun 2010 11:00
High Speed Rail sale to raise money for public purse


2010-06-21 DfT-001
666


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 7 July 2010
Speech for Rail Freight Group annual conference


2010-07-07 DfT-001
667


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 8 July 2010
National Rail Conference


2010-07-08 DfT-001
668


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 20 July 2010
Local Transport Today conference


2010-07-20 DfT-001
669


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 22 Jul 2010 10:00
Shaping the future of rail franchising


2010-07-22 DfT-001
670


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 2 August 2010
ORR concludes review of RSSB, and recommends changes to help industry achieve excellence in health and safety management


2010-08-02 ORR-001
671


Archive ::: Press release

Alliance Rail 12 August 2010
Development team assembled


2010-08-12 ALL-001
672


Archive ::: Press release

East Coast 4 November 2010
Directly Operated Railways publishes first annual report


2010-11-04 EAS-001
673


Archive ::: Oral statement

Department for Transport 25 November 2010
Rail investment


2010-11-25 DfT-001
674


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 25 November 2010
Rail investment: plans for rail infrastructure and rolling stock


2010-11-25 DfT-002
675


Archive ::: 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
676


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 7 December 2010
Rail Industry Review


2010-12-07 DfT-001
677


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 7 Dec 2010 12:08
Government targets £1bn savings from rail industry reform


2010-12-07 DfT-002
678


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 19 January 2011 11:20
New franchises to provide better services for passengers


2011-01-19 DfT-001
679


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 19 January 2011
Rail franchise reform


2011-01-19 DfT-002
680


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 20 January 2011
ATOC responds to Government policy statement on franchising


2011-01-20 ATO-001
681


Archive ::: Press release

Agility Trains 1 March 2011
Agility Trains Confirm Intercity Express Programme Contract


2011-03-01 AGI-001
682


Archive ::: Press release

Grand Central 2 March 2011
Grand Central surprised and disappointed by ORR announcement


2011-03-02 GCR-001
683


Archive ::: 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
684


Archive ::: Press release

Southeastern 18 March 2011
Southeastern franchise to run to 2014


2011-03-18 SEA-001
685


Archive ::: Press release

Southeastern 18 March 2011
New High Speed service introduced for Maidstone


2011-03-18 SEA-002
686


Archive ::: Press release

HS1 Ltd 00 April 2011
High Speed 1 appoints new chairman and chief executive


2011-04-00 HS1-001
687


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 11 May 2011
Hammond welcomes rail value for money report


2011-05-11 DfT_001
688


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 11 May 2011
Realising the potential of GB rail


2011-05-11 RDG-001
689


Archive ::: Oral statement

Department for Transport 19 May 2011
Sir Roy McNulty report on rail value for money/West Coast


2011-05-19 DfT-001
690


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 25 May 2011
ORR consultation to help shape future of GB railways


2011-05-25 ORR-001
691


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 11 June 2011
Chiltern Railway – penalty under S57A of the Railways Act 1993 (as amended)


2011-06-11 DfT-001
692


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 16 June 2011
Rail passengers to benefit from 1,200 new carriages


2011-06-16 DfT-001
693


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 16 June 2011
Chiltern Railway – penalty under S57A of the Railways Act 1993 (as amended)


2011-06-16 DfT-002
694


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 5 August 2011
New franchising programme


2011-08-05 DfT-001
695


Archive ::: Press release

East Coast 19 September 2011
DOR publishes second annual report and financial results


2011-09-19 EAS-001
696


Archive ::: Press release

HS1 Ltd 4 October 2011
HS1 appoints new finance chief


2011-10-04 HS1-001
697


Archive ::: Press release

South West Trains 5 October 2011
South West Trains Managing Director to retire


2011-10-05 SWT-001
698


Archive ::: Stock Market statement

Department for Transport 20 October 2011
Greater Anglia rail franchise


2011-10-20 DfT-001
699


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 20 October 2011
Greater Anglia rail franchise


2011-10-20 DfT-003
700


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 14 Nov 2011 09:00
Network Rail devolution marks next stage of industry reform


2011-11-14 NET-001
701


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 21 November 2011
Rail industry forum


2011-11-21 RDG-001
702


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 1 December 2011
Rail regulator acts on passenger information


2011-12-01 ORR-001
703


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 22 December 2011
Plans to put passengers at the heart of rail regulation


2011-12-22 ORR-001
704


Archive ::: Press release

Southern Railway 28 December 2011
Southern’s £188 million train order


2011-12-28 SOU-001
705


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Monday 23 Jan 2012 11:53
PASSENGERS SET TO BENEFIT FROM NEW NETWORK RAIL / TRAIN OPERATOR ALLIANCES


2012-01-23 NET-001
706


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 26 January 2012
Making HS2 happen


2012-01-26 DfT-001
707


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Thursday 26 Jan 2012 09:30
South West Trains and Network Rail launch joint plan to improve passenger journeys


2012-01-26 NET-001
708


Archive ::: Press release

South West Trains 26 January 2012
South West Trains and Network Rail joint plan to improve passenger journeys


2012-01-26 SWT-001
709


Archive ::: Press release

South West Trains 26 January 2012
South West Trains and Network Rail joint plan to improve passenger journeys


2012-01-26 SWT-001
710


Archive ::: Press release

House of Commons Transport Committee 26 January 2012
MPs call for urgent action in report on cable theft on the rail network


2012-01-26 TCO-001
711


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 16 February 2012
Have your say on the Essex Thameside rail franchise


2012-02-17 DfT-001
712


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 29 February 2012
Extra trains and faster journey times will boost capacity


2012-02-29 DfT-001
713


Archive ::: Press release

Govia 29 February 2012
London Midland’s new trains bring extra capacity and faster journeys


2012-02-29 LON-001
714


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 2 March 2012
Proposals to extend the role of the rail regulator would not deliver for passengers or taxpayers


2012-03-02 ATO-001
715


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Tuesday 06 Mar 2012 13:41
Alliance agreements signal way to savings and improvements


2012-03-06 NET-001
716


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 7 March 2012
Train companies sign up to new licence conditions on passenger information


2012-03-07 ATO-001
717


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 7 March 2012
Train operators commit to providing appropriate, accurate and timely passenger information


2012-03-07 ORR-001
718


Archive ::: Press release

RMT 7 March 2012
RMT warns of 'return of Railtrack' as Government prepares to unleash railways plan


2012-03-07 RMT-001
719


Archive ::: Press release

ATOC 8 March 2012
Train companies respond to rail command paper


2012-03-08 ATO-001
720


Archive ::: Press release

Campaign for Better Transport 8 March 2012
Plans for higher peak fares will derail Government’s fares review


2012-03-08 CBT-001
721


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 8 March 2012
Ending inflation-busting rail fare rises


2012-03-08 DfT-001
722


Archive ::: Oral statement

Department for Transport 8 March 2012
Rail Reform command paper oral statement


2012-03-08 DfT-002
723


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Thursday 08 Mar 2012 12:40
New Chairman-designate and governance changes at Network Rail


2012-03-08 NET-001
724


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 8 March 2012
Reforming our railways: putting the customer first


2012-03-08 RDG-001
725


Archive ::: Press release
2

RMT 8 March 2012
RMT reaction to Government Rail Command Paper


2012-03-08 RMT-001
726


Archive ::: Press release
3

TSSA 8 March 2012
Rail ticket lottery will produce millions of losers warns TSSA


2012-03-08 TSS-001
727


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Tuesday 27 Mar 2012 10:00
Network Rail awards European Train Control System framework agreements


2012-03-27 NET-001
728


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 29 March 2012
Bidders to oversee improvements on rail franchises announced


2012-03-29 DfT-001
729


Archive ::: Press release

Govia 29 March 2012
Govia shortlisted to bid for Thameslink franchise


2012-03-29 GOV-001
730


Archive ::: Press release

TSSA 10 April 2012
Rail firms have no idea just how bad overcrowding is


2012-04-10 TSS-001
731


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 12 April 2012
National train performance for Period 13 is 93.4%


2012-04-12 NET-001
732


Archive ::: Speech (full)
3

ATOC 16 April 2012
Government must act now to reform rail franchises


2012-04-16 ATO-001
733


Archive ::: Press release

HS1 Ltd 25 April 2012
HS1 Ltd and Network Rail agree new deal


2012-04-25 HS1-001
734


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Wednesday 25 Apr 2012 10:00
HS1 Ltd and Network Rail agree new deal


2012-04-25 NET-001
735


Archive ::: 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
736


Archive ::: Press release

TSSA 30 April 2012
Train companies get away with millions in delay payouts


2012-04-30 TSS-001
737


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 29 May 2012
ORR demands better performance for long distance rail passengers


2012-05-29 ORR-001
738


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Friday 01 Jun 2012 12:35
Rail industry agrees new approach to planning Britain's future railway


2012-06-01 NET-001
739


Archive ::: Press release

South Yorkshire ITA 7 June 2012
Call for rail devolution in the north


2012-06-07 SYP-001
740


Archive ::: 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
741


Archive ::: Press release

Transport Scotland 00:01 Sunday, June 17, 2012
UK legislation on Scotland's railways are not fit for purpose


2012-06-17 TSC-001
742


Archive ::: 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
743


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Tuesday 19 Jun 2012 09:45
Network Rail appoints new Asset Director


2012-06-19 NET-001
744


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 19 June 2012
Transport committee - inquiry into the reform of the railways


2012-06-19 RDG-001
745


Archive ::: Press release

Transport Scotland 21 June 2012
Rail improvements on track for the North


2012-06-21 TSC-001
746


Archive ::: Oral statement

Transport Scotland 21 June 2012
Rail Statement


2012-06-21 TSC-002
747


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup Friday 22 June 2012
ScotRail takes tough stance on alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour


2012-06-22 FIR-001
748


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 28 June 2012
Opening up: Network Rail's transparency programme


2012-06-28 NET-001
749


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 02 July 2012
New rail franchise to deliver smart card tickets and encourage investment in better stations


2012-07-02 DfT-001
750


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 10 July 2012
Giving train passengers more information on punctuality


2012-07-10 DfT-002
751


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 12 July 2012
Aviation Policy Framework


2012-07-12 DfT-001
752


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Monday 16 Jul 2012 09:30
The Rail Delivery Group supports Government's plans for investment in Britain's railways


2012-07-16 NET-001
753


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 16 July 2012
High level output specification


2012-07-16 RDG-001
754


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Wednesday 18 Jul 2012 13:45
ORR begins consultation on proposals to formalise the Rail Delivery Group


2012-07-18 NET-001
755


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 25 July 2012
£4.5 billion investment in new trains creates new jobs


2012-07-25 DfT-001
756


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 27 July 2012 11:00
New Great Western franchise to deliver new express trains


2012-07-27 DfT-001
757


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 August 2012
New operator for West Coast rail passengers


2012-08-15 DfT-001
758


Archive ::: Presentation

FirstGroup plc 15 August 2012
FirstGroup: Intercity West Coast presentation


2012-08-15 FIR-002
759


Archive ::: Press release

Virgin Rail Group 15 August 2012
DfT announcement for new Intercity West Coast franchise


2012-08-15 VIR-001
760


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 22 August 2012
Helping train operators improve services for cyclists


2012-08-22 DfT-001
761


Archive ::: ePetition text
2

HM Government 25 August 2012
Reconsider West Coast Mainline franchise decision


2012-08-25 HMG-001
762


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail Wednesday 29 Aug 2012 12:00
New traffic management system signals better, more efficient railway for Britain


2012-08-29 NET-001
763


Archive ::: Press release
3

Virgin Rail Group 30 August 2012
FirstGroup’s criticism of West Coast Performance


2012-08-30 VIR-001
764


Archive ::: Press release
2

Virgin Rail Group 3 September 2012
Virgin Trains responds to FirstGroup’s proposals for West Coast


2012-09-03 VIR-001
765


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 17 September 2012
Passenger benefits secured through ticket office decision


2012-09-17 DfT-002
766


Archive ::: Press release

National Audit Office 7 December 2012
Lessons from cancelling the Intercity West Coast franchise competition


2012-12-07 NAO-001
767


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 10 Dec 2012
Rail transparency


2012-12-10 DfT-001
768


Archive ::: 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
769


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 8 January 2013
Network Rail sets out plans for a better railway in the south east of England


2013-01-08 NET-002
770


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 8 January 2013
Network Rail sets out plans for a better railway in south and south west England


2013-01-08 NET-003
771


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 8 January 2013
Rail industry plan lays foundations for the future


2013-01-08 NET-007
772


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 8 January 2013
Industry strategic business plans


2013-01-08 RDG-001
773


Archive ::: Press release

South West Trains 8 January 2013
Network Rail sets out plans for a better railway in south and south west England


2013-01-08 SWT-001
774


Archive ::: Press release

LOROL 29 January 2013
London Overground tops passenger satisfaction table


2013-01-29 LOR-001
775


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 31 January 2013
Announcing the decision about 3 live rail franchise competitions.


2013-01-31 DfT-001
776


Archive ::: 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
777


Archive ::: Press release

London Midland 1 February 2013
Additional compensation package for 2012 season ticket holders


2013-02-01 LON-001
778


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 19 February 2013
New measures announced to support the uptake of plug-in vehicles


2013-02-19 DfT-001
779


Archive ::: Press release

19 February 2013
Rail Delivery Group enhances leadership role with appointment of Director-General


2013-02-19 NET-001
780


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 19 February 2013
Formalisation of the RDG


2013-02-19 RDG-001
781


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 7 March 2013
Passengers reap rewards of revamped rail stations


2013-03-07 DfT-001
782


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for London 12 March 2013
TfL launches competition to find operator to run Crossrail services


2013-03-12 TfL-001
783


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 March 2013 07:00
Fresh start for franchising


2013-03-26 DfT-001
784


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 26 March 2013
Rail franchising


2013-03-26 DfT-002
785


Archive ::: Oral statement

Department for Transport 26 March 2013
A statement about the refranchising programme and future of our railways


2013-03-26 DfT-003
786


Archive ::: Press release
2

Rail Delivery Group 26 Mar 2013
Government announcement on franchising will help to restore rail industry confidence, say rail leaders


2013-03-26 RDG-001
787


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 2 Apr 2013
Rail Delivery Group invites applications for Associate Membership of the Rail Delivery Group


2013-04-02 RDG-001
788


Archive ::: Press release
2

Rail Delivery Group 18 April 2013
RDG emphasises the importance of an efficient railway


2013-04-18 RDG-001
789


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 19 April 2013
Londoners benefit from revamped rail stations


2013-04-19 DfT-001
790


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 25 April 2013
Franchise Advisory Panel members named


2013-04-25 DfT-002
791


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 29 Apr 2013
Selby swing-bridge improvements deferred following colliery landslip


2013-04-29 NET-001
792


Archive ::: Speech (full)
3

Department for Transport 30 April 2013
Speech for Railtex exhibition


2013-04-30 DfT-001
793


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 1 May 2013
Network Rail takes first step into US market with appointment to Amtrak partner forum


2013-05-01 NET-001
794


Archive ::: Press release

East Coast 3 May 2013
East Coast to trial alcohol ban on north east service


2013-05-03 EAS-001
795


Archive ::: Guidance

Department for Transport 7 May 2013
London Midland ticket office opening hours decision


2013-05-07 DfT-001
796


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 17 May 2013
Essex rail contract agreement


2013-05-17 DfT-001
797


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 4 June 2013
Rail Freight conference 2013


2013-06-04 DfT-001
798


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 14 June 2013
Thameslink deal close to completion


2013-06-14 DfT-001
799


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 27 June 2013
Siemens Thameslink deal to create up to 2,000 new jobs


2013-06-27 DfT-002
800


Archive ::: Press release
2

FirstGroup 1 July 2013
Pre-Qualification for Caledonian Sleeper franchise competition


2013-07-01 FIR-001
801


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 9 July 2013
20 years since rail privatisation


2013-07-09 DfT-004
802


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 24 July 2013
Operators urged to tackle crowding on busiest services


2013-07-24 DfT-001
803


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 29 July 2013
Five new members appointed to the board of the British Transport Police Authority


2013-07-29 DfT-001
804


Archive ::: Press release
2

East Coast 1 August 2013
Trial alcohol ban on East Coast rail service extended


2013-08-01 EAS-001
805


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 5 September 2013
Boxing day boost for rail passengers


2013-09-05 DfT-001
806


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 19 September 2013
Government backs raft of schemes to improve ticketing


2013-09-19 DfT-002
807


Archive ::: Press release

East Coast 8 October 2013
Directly Operated Railways publishes financial results for 2012/13


2013-10-08 EAS-001
808


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 9 October 2013
Fares and ticketing review


2013-10-09 DfT-002
809


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 9 October 2013
The future of rail fares


2013-10-09 DfT-003
810


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 16 October 2013
Network Rail Operations Focus conference


2013-10-16 DfT-001
811


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 24 October 2013
Rail industry creates unified voice


2013-10-24 RDG-001
812


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 25 October 2013
Rail industry responds to East Coast prospectus


2013-10-25 RDG-001
813


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 28 October 2013
Severe weather - rail industry update


2013-10-28 RDG-001
814


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 31 October 2013
Commuters in the south west to benefit from smart ticketing


2013-10-31 DfT-001
815


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 31 October 2013
Rail industry responds to ORR final determination


2013-10-31 RDG-001
816


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 1 November 2013
Strengthening Britain’s train-building industry


2013-11-01 DfT-002
817


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 6 November 2013
Government calls on transport industry to create legacy of skilled workers


2013-11-06 DfT-001
818


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 12 November 2013
Rail growth through competition: the success of the UK model


2013-11-12 DfT-001
819


Archive ::: Press release

HS1 Ltd 19 November 2013
MITIE on track to operate Ashford International station for HS1


2013-11-19 HS1-001
820


Archive ::: Press release

Transport Scotland 19 November 2013
Rail franchise plans unveiled


2013-11-19 TSC-001
821


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 28 November 2013
Maintenance underspends and deferred renewals contributing to delays on the railways


2013-11-28 ORR-001
822


Archive ::: 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
823


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 5 December 2013
Rail industry working to “keep passengers safe and informed” during bad weather


2013-12-05 RDG-002
824


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 9 December 2013
Rail industry responds to Credo/CBT report into passenger rail services


2013-12-09 RDG-001
825


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 13 December 2013
Road and rail projects to boost local and regional transport


2013-12-13 DfT-002
826


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 17 December 2013
Network Rail responds to ONS reclassification announcement


2013-12-17 NET-001
827


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 17 December 2013
Rail industry works together to deliver better services with new winter/sping timetable


2013-12-17 RDG-002
828


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 20 December 2013
RDG responds to European Parliament vote to carry out competitive tendering for passenger rail services


2013-12-20 RDG-001
829


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 23 December 2013
Rail industry services update


2013-12-23 RDG-002
830


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 24 December 2013
Rail industry services update


2013-12-24 RDG-001
831


Archive ::: Press release

House of Commons Transport Committee 3 January 2014
Transport networks still vulnerable to winter weather disruption


2014-01-03 TCO-001
832


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 17 January 2014
Shortlist for new InterCity East Coast rail services


2014-01-17 DfT-001
833


Archive ::: Press release

HS1 Ltd 17 January 2014
HS1 Ltd DB Schenker Rail additional freight services High Speed 1


2014-01-17 HS1-001
834


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 17 January 2014
Rail industry responds to East Coast shortlist


2014-01-17 RDG-001
835


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 28 January 2014
New state-of-the-art passenger train unveiled


2014-01-28 DfT-001
836


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 11 February 2014
Rail industry working hard to keep passengers moving during floods


2014-02-11 RDG-001
837


Archive ::: Press release

Alliance Rail 12 February 2014
Press Release – New Edinburgh – London rail services


2014-02-12 ALL-001
838


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 12 February 2014
Further flood support from government


2014-02-12 DfT-001
839


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 14 February 2014
Rail industry responds to Which? survey of train operators


2014-02-14 RDG-001
840


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 21 February 2014
Rail industry responds to regulator’s report on passenger compensation


2014-02-21 RDG-002
841


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 27 February 2014
Rail industry reiterates future potential demand for trains and carriages


2014-02-27 RDG-001
842


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 6 March 2014
British Transport Police Federation annual conference


2014-03-06 DfT-002
843


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 31 March 2014
Multi-billion pound investment transforming rail


2014-03-31 RDG-001
844


Archive ::: Press release

TSSA 7 April 2014
Rail unions seek Judicial Review over East Coast franchise


2014-04-07 TSS-001
845


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 16 April 2014
Government confirms £2.7 billion deal to build new state-of-the-art trains


2014-04-16 DfT-001
846


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 18 April 2014
Tour de France cycle carriage details announced


2014-04-18 RDG-001
847


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 5 May 2014
“Renationalisation would be bad for passengers, taxpayers and the country as a whole.”


2014-05-05 RDG-001
848


Archive ::: Press release

HS1 Ltd 9 May 2014
ORR approves five-year plan for HS1


2014-05-09 HS1-001
849


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 14 May 2014
Rail freight delivering £1.5 billion a year benefit to Britain


2014-05-14 RDG-001
850


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 15 May 2014
Rail Delivery Group launches review of track access charges


2014-05-15 RDG-001
851


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 15 May 2014
Can the finances of publicly-run East Coast be used to justify continued public sector involvement in train operations?


2014-05-15 RDG-002
852


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 21 May 2014
Up to the minute train information to be made available to developers for free


2014-05-21 RDG-001
853


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup 23 May 2014
Thameslink Southern and Great Northern Rail franchise announcement


2014-05-23 FIR-001
854


Archive ::: Press release
2

FirstGroup 28 May 2014
Statement re: Caledonian Sleeper services


2014-05-28 FIR-001
855


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 9 June 2014
Rail franchising: Northern and Transpennine Express


2014-06-09 DfT-001
856


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 23 June 2014
Changes to planning rail improvement work can deliver up to £1bn savings and benefits


2014-06-23 RDG-001
857


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 26 June 2014
Is Britain’s railway inefficient?


2014-06-26 RDG-001
858


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 27 June 2014
Passengers in London and Essex set for host of benefits under new rail deal


2014-06-27 DfT-001
859


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 30 June 2014
Britain’s rail travel habits revealed


2014-06-30 RDG-001
860


Archive ::: Press release

Keolis Group 4 July 2014
Keolis and Amey partnership wins Docklands Light Railway franchise


2014-07-04 KEO-001
861


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 7 July 2014
Door to door action plan and £15 million funding for cycle-rail integration


2014-07-07 DfT-001
862


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 7 Jul 2014
Regulator reports on Network Rail’s performance between 2009 and 2014


2014-07-07 ORR-001
863


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 7 Jul 2014
ORR reports on Network Rail’s performance in Scotland from 2009 to 2014


2014-07-07 ORR-002
864


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 7 July 2014
Network Rail and operators committed to ‘raising our game on punctuality’


2014-07-07 RDG-001
865


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 9 July 2014
Smartcards to arrive at Huddersfield Station


2014-07-09 DfT-001
866


Archive ::: Press release

National Audit Office 9 July 2014
Procuring new trains


2014-07-09 NAO-001
867


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 9 July 2014
Rail sector contributes billions to UK economy – new report


2014-07-09 RDG-001
868


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 16 July 2014
Government signs deal to improve rail services across London and Essex


2014-07-16 DfT-001
869


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 22 July 2014
Transport resilience review


2014-07-22 DfT-001
870


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 22 July 2014
Industry to build on progress made to improve rail’s resilience to extreme weather


2014-07-22 RDG-001
871


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 29 July 2014
Rail industry marks World War One Centenary


2014-07-29 RDG-001
872


Archive ::: Press release

Grand Central 5 August 2014
10 year contract extension


2014-08-05 GCR-001
873


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 6 August 2014
Rail: long term economic plan


2014-08-06 DfT-001
874


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 15 August 2014
RDG responds to Passenger Focus report on trust


2014-08-15 RDG-001
875


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 19 August 2014
Shortlist for Northern and TransPennine Express rail operators revealed


2014-08-19 DfT-002
876


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 21 August 2014
“Good news for passengers” that crime has fallen on the railways for tenth year


2014-08-21 RDG-001
877


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 21 August 2014
RDG comments on DfT rail subsidy per passenger mile figures


2014-08-21 RDG-002
878


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 1 September 2014
New platforms completed on Thameslink Programme


2014-09-01 DfT-003
879


Archive ::: Press release

South West Trains 3 September 2014
Passengers to benefit from £210m train order for UK's busiest commuter network


2014-09-03 SWT-001
880


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 7 September 2014
RDG comments on Chancellor’s announcement on regulated rail fares


2014-09-07 RDG-001
881


Archive ::: Press release

Directly Operated Railways 9 September 2014
Directly Operated Railways publishes financial results for 2013/14


2014-09-09 DOR-001
882


Archive ::: Press release

East Coast 9 September 2014
Directly Operated Railways publishes financial results for 2013/14


2014-09-09 EAS-001
883


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 9 September 2014
RDG comments following publication of latest DOR financials


2014-09-09 RDG-001
884


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 10 September 2014
Train operators urged to tackle overcrowding


2014-09-10 DfT-001
885


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 10 September 2014
RDG responds to latest DfT rail crowding figures


2014-09-10 RDG-001
886


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 11 September 2014
New deal to boost rail services in London and the south east


2014-09-11 DfT-001
887


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 17 September 2014
Smartcard milestone for London rail commuters


2014-09-17 DfT-001
888


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 18 September 2014
RDG: “passengers are now making 600 million more punctual journeys”


2014-09-18 RDG-001
889


Archive ::: Press release

LOROL 19 September 2014
LOROL reduces passenger accidents through positive action


2014-09-19 LOR-001
890


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 22 September 2014
Exhibition charting the railway’s role in World War I arrives at Leeds station


2014-09-22 RDG-001
891


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 23 September 2014
Transport Direct website closes on 30 September 2014


2014-09-23 DfT-001
892


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 23 September 2014
RDG: “We know passengers want clear, accurate and timely information”


2014-09-23 RDG-001
893


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 29 September 2014
Passenger compensation almost doubled in a year


2014-09-29 RDG-001
894


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 3 October 2014
Paddington: 15 years on


2014-10-03 RDG-001
895


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 10 October 2014
“Passengers are at the heart of what we do”: RDG on improvement priorities


2014-10-10 RDG-001
896


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 14 October 2014
Commuters set to benefit from relaunched rail discount scheme


2014-10-14 RDG-001
897


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 21 October 2014
Triennial review of the British Transport Police Authority: part 2


2014-10-21 DfT-001
898


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 24 October 2014
Demand for rail travel outpaces growth in economy and employment


2014-10-24 RDG-001
899


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 26 October 2014
“HS2 will become the backbone of Britain’s growing railway”: RDG


2014-10-26 RDG-001
900


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 27 October 2014
Railway supports Poppy Day with free travel for volunteer collectors


2014-10-27 RDG-001
901


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 30 October 2014
Rail Minister helps apprentices celebrate 40 years of 16-25 Railcard


2014-10-30 RDG-001
902


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 31 October 2014
Online platform launches to give developers even easier access to live train information


2014-10-31 RDG-001
903


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 5 November 2014
The HS2 journey


2014-11-05 DfT-001
904


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 10 November 2014
Exhibition charting the railway’s role in World War I arrives at Liverpool Lime Street station


2014-11-10 RDG-001
905


Archive ::: Press release
3

Inter City Railways 13 November 2014
Transport: the driver of Birmingham's success


2014-11-13 DfT-001
906


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 17 November 2014
Industry leaders consider campaign to highlight how rail benefits Britain


2014-11-17 RDG-001
907


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 26 November 2014
Cycle-rail awards 2014 winners announced


2014-11-26 RDG-001
908


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 27 November 2014
Transport resilience


2014-11-27 DfT-003
909


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup 27 November 2014
Intercity East Coast franchise competition


2014-11-27 FIR-001
910


Archive ::: Press release

Inter City Railways 27 November 2014
Stagecoach-Virgin company awarded Intercity East Coast rail franchise


2014-11-27 ICR-001
911


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 4 December 2014
Winners of rail industry Open Data ‘Hackathon’ announced


2014-12-04 RDG-001
912


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 5 December 2014
2.2% change to 2015 rail fares


2014-12-05 RDG-001
913


Archive ::: Letter

Office of Rail Regulation 9 December 2014
Network Rail's delivery in CP5


2014-12-09 ORR-001
914


Archive ::: Letter

Office of Rail Regulation 16 December 2014
Network Rail's CP5 delivery and issues for CP6


2014-12-16 ORR-001
915


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 18 December 2014
“We understand the importance of getting things right for our passengers” : RDG


2014-12-18 RDG-001
916


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 19 December 2014
Rail industry publishes winter weather plans


2014-12-19 RDG-001
917


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 28 December 2014
King's Cross reopens this morning


2014-12-28 NET-001
918


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 29 December 2014 12.45
Media statement from Network Rail


2014-12-29 NET-001
919


Archive ::: Letter

Office of Rail Regulation 29 December 2014
Unplanned disruption to rail users, December 2014


2014-12-29 ORR-001
920


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 29 December 2014
Rail industry ‘deeply sorry’ for disruption


2014-12-29 RDG-001
921


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 30 December 2014
Regulator urges rail passengers to claim compensation for travel disruption


2014-12-30 ORR-001
922


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 2 January 2015
Government curbs rail fare rises


2015-01-02 DfT-001
923


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 2 January 2015
RDG comments on 2.2% average increase in 2015 fares


2015-01-02 RDG-001
924


Archive ::: Oral statement
2

Department for Transport 5 January 2015
Christmas rail disruption


2015-01-05 DfT-001
925


Archive ::: Press release

Alliance Rail 7 January 2015
Office of Rail Regulation rejects competition on the West Coast Main Line


2015-01-07 ALL-001
926


Archive ::: Press release

Southeastern 7 January 2015
Timetable changes for Southeastern services: Travel advice for passengers


2015-01-07 SEA-001
927


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 8 January 2015
Rail in the north: rolling stock


2015-01-08 DfT-001
928


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 8 January 2015
New plan to secure rail services for the north


2015-01-08 DfT-002
929


Archive ::: Press release

Govia Thameslink Railway 12 January 2015
Statement


2015-01-12 GTR-001
930


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 12 January 2015
Rail industry to conduct review of improvement work timing


2015-01-12 RDG-001
931


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 15 January 2015
Network Rail apologises to passengers and tackles reliability problem at London Bridge


2015-01-15 NET-001
932


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 20 January 2015
Transport Minister vows to improve safety for women on transport


2015-01-20 DfT-001
933


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 27 January 2015
Rail industry responds to National Rail Passenger Survey


2015-01-27 RDG-001
934


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 28 January 2015
Union fares figures are “misleading”


2015-01-28 RDG-001
935


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 30 January 2015
Cycle rail travel made easier for millions


2015-01-30 RDG-001
936


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 31 January 2015
Rail industry redesigns ticket to help make travelling “simpler, easier and clearer”


2015-01-31 RDG-001
937


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 2 February 2015
RDG: “Safety on the railway is paramount and we continue to drive up standards”


2015-02-02 RDG-001
938


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 3 February 2015
Overhaul to rail penalty fare appeals proposed


2015-02-03 DfT-001
939


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 3 February 2015
Railway crucial to “bring 2.5million people into Britain’s biggest cities”


2015-02-03 RDG-001
940


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 3 February 2015
“We welcome the opportunity to help modernise the penalty fares rules”


2015-02-03 RDG-002
941


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 3 February 2015
Passenger watchdog recognises improvements in handling of ticketless travel


2015-02-03 RDG-003
942


Archive ::: 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
943


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 11 February 2015
The railway of the future


2015-02-11 DfT-001
944


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 11 February 2015
Hastings rail summit


2015-02-11 DfT-002
945


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport and HM Treasury 11 February 2015
Free wi-fi to help rail commuters stay connected


2015-02-11 DfT-003
946


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 11 February 2015
Full speed ahead for rail strategy


2015-02-11 DfT-004
947


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 11 February 2015
Joining up transport


2015-02-11 DfT-005
948


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 11 February 2015
Wider availability of Wi-Fi on trains ‘good news’ for passengers


2015-02-11 RDG-001
949


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 12 February 2015
Transport secretary views efforts to reopen landslip-hit rail line


2015-02-12 DfT-001
950


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 12 February 2015
Passengers must be at heart of rail planning


2015-02-12 ORR-001
951


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 12 February 2015
RDG responds to regulator’s report of Christmas improvement work overruns


2015-02-12 RDG-001
952


Archive ::: 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
953


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail Regulation 16 February 2015
Rail regulator publishes industry financials report for 2013-14


2015-02-16 ORR-001
954


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 16 February 2015
“The regulator’s report shows why Britain now has one of Europe’s fastest growing railways”


2015-02-16 RDG-001
955


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 16 February 2015
“The timetable is our promise to passengers”: RDG responds to rail survey


2015-02-16 RDG-002
956


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 17 February 2015
Growth in leisure rail travel as Britain’s economy gets stronger


2015-02-17 RDG-001
957


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 18 February 2015
Leading the railway into the future


2015-02-18 DfT-001
958


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 19 February 2015
“Operators have embraced social media to give passengers the latest travel information”


2015-02-19 RDG-001
959


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 19 February 2015
“Britain’s railway has been transformed into Europe’s fastest growing and safest network”: RDG


2015-02-19 RDG-002
960


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 23 February 2015
Challenging violence against women and girls on UK transport


2015-02-23 DfT-002
961


Archive ::: Press release

Eversholt Rail Group 2 March 2015
Eversholt Rail sells freight wagon fleet


2015-03-02 EVE-001
962


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 3 March 2015
Passengers reap £20m of savings a year after the launch of the Two Together Railcard


2015-03-03 RDG-001
963


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 3 March 2015
Rail industry confirms future potential demand for new trains and carriages


2015-03-03 RDG-002
964


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 5 March 2015
National vision, local solutions


2015-03-05 DfT-002
965


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 5 March 2015
RDG comments on latest rail usage figures


2015-03-05 RDG-001
966


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup 10 March 2015
New London-Edinburgh rail plans revealed


2015-03-10 FIR-001
967


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 10 March 2015
RDG respond to plans for Police Scotland to assume control of policing Scotland’s railway


2015-03-10 RDG-001
968


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 12 March 2015
Extra funding for station improvements


2015-03-12 DfT-003
969


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 13 March 2015
Railway between Leamington Spa and Banbury reopens three weeks early


2015-03-13 NET-001
970


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 16 March 2015
Benefits of rail freight to GB economy continue to grow


2015-03-16 RDG-001
971


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 17 March 2015
£6m rail innovation competition open for bids


2015-03-17 DfT-001
972


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 17 March 2015
Future Railway: launch of the Train Operator Competition


2015-03-17 DfT-002
973


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 20 March 2015
Better journeys for passengers on TransPennine Express


2015-03-20 DfT-003
974


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup 20 March 2015
Statement re: First Transpennine Express


2015-03-20 FIR-001
975


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 20 March 2015
“Rail is playing an increasingly important role in meeting the North of England’s transport needs”


2015-03-20 RDG-001
976


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for the North 20 March 2015
Transport for the North on track to link the country and rebalance the economy


2015-03-20 TfM-001
977


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 23 March 2015
New deal for rail passengers in west of England and Wales


2015-03-23 DfT-001
978


Archive ::: Press release

First Great Western 23 March 2015
Largest train fleet upgrade in a generation drives more seats, faster services and greater connectivity for First Great Western customers


2015-03-23 FGW-001
979


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup 23 March 2015
Statement re: First Great Western franchise award


2015-03-23 FIR-001
980


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 25 March 2015
“HS2 has an important part to play in providing extra services, longer trains & faster journeys”


2015-03-25 RDG-001
981


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 March 2014
East Anglia passengers to benefit from smart ticketing roll out


2015-03-26 DfT-001
982


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 March 2014
Smart travel gains momentum across the country


2015-03-26 DfT-003
983


Archive ::: Press release

Alliance Rail 2 April 2015
New direct rail services proposed between Blackpool and London


2015-04-02 ALL-001
984


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 2 April 2015
STATEMENT - West Coast Railways suspension notice


2015-04-02 NET-001
985


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 15 April 2015
“Even one racially motivated crime is one too many and will not be tolerated”


2015-04-15 RDG-001
986


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 23 April 2015
Rail industry and TfL collaborate daily to keep London moving


2015-04-23 RDG-001
987


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 27 April 2015
Rail workers remembered as new World War I exhibition launches at Edinburgh Waverley station


2015-04-27 RDG-001
988


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 8 May 2015
STATEMENT – Network Rail revoke West Coast Railways suspension notice


2015-05-08 NET-001
989


Archive ::: Press release

Porterbrook 11 May 2015
Rail industry confirms future potential demand for new trains and carriages


2015-05-11 POR-001
990


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 11 May 2015
London Turn Up and Go trial for disabled passengers


2015-05-11 RDG-001
991


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 12 May 2015
RDG comments on possible industrial action


2015-05-12 RDG-001
992


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Rail Supply Group 13 May 2015
Terence Watson’s keynote speech at Railtex ’15


2015-05-13 RSG-001
993


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 20 May 2015
Passengers urged to be prepared for national rail strike as talks continue


2015-05-20 NET-001
994


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 May 2015
Rail strike, May 2015


2015-05-21 DfT-001
995


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 May 2015
Transport Secretary welcomes suspension of rail strikes


2015-05-21 DfT-002
996


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 21 May 2015
Major rail union withdraws from next week’s planned strike action


2015-05-21 NET-001
997


Archive ::: Press release
3

Rail Delivery Group 21 May 2015
Rail services during potential national rail strike


2015-05-21 RDG-001
998


Archive ::: Press release
4

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
999


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 27 May 2015
New partner for Solum Regeneration


2015-05-27 NET-001
1000


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 28 May 2015
New member of British Transport Police Authority announced


2015-05-28 DfT-001
1001


Archive ::: Press release
3

Network Rail 28 May 2015
Rail dispute continues as union leadership fails to carry agreed offer


2015-05-28 NET-001
1002


Archive ::: Press release

RMT 28 May 2015
RMT confirms new strike dates in Network Rail dispute


2015-05-28 RMT-001
1003


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 31 May 2015
Review of planning and timing of rail improvement works published


2015-05-31 RDG-001
1004


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for London 1 June 2015
Mayor hails transformed commuter services and calls for a better integrated London rail network as West Anglia routes are taken over by TfL


2015-06-01 TfL-001
1005


Archive ::: Press release

Stagecoach Group 2 June 2015
East Anglia rail franchise


2015-06-02 STG-001
1006


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 4 June 2015
'Rail playing an increasingly important role’


2015-06-04 RDG-001
1007


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 9 June 2015
EU Transport Council: 9 June 2015


2015-06-09 DfT-001
1008


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 10 June 2015
Rail committed to better mobile connectivity for passengers


2015-06-10 RDG-001
1009


Archive ::: Press release

Freightliner 11 June 2015
Peter Maybury retires as Chairman of Freightliner Group


2015-06-11 FRE-001
1010


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 15 June 2015
The remarkable rise of rail freight


2015-06-15 DfT-001
1011


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 25 June 2015
Network Rail chairman to step down


2015-06-25 NET-001
1012


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 June 2015
Calais situation: information and advice


2015-06-26 DfT-001
1013


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 29 June 2015
Calais situation: information and advice


2015-06-29 DfT-001
1014


Archive ::: Press release
4

Transport for London 29 June 2015
Further rail improvements ahead as prospective London Overground operators shortlisted


2015-06-29 TfL-001
1015


Archive ::: Press release

Airports Commission 1 July 2015
Airports Commission announces recommendations for expanding aviation capacity


2015-07-01 APC-001
1016


Archive ::: Press release

Stagecoach Group 7 July 2015
South West Trains franchise


2015-07-07 STG-001
1017


Archive ::: Press release

Stagecoach Group 8 July 2015
Department for Transport rail franchise schedule


2015-07-08 STG-001
1018


Archive ::: Speech (full)
2

Department for Transport 9 July 2015
Modernising the passenger relationship


2015-07-09 DfT-001
1019


Archive ::: Press release
5

Transport for London 9 July 2015
Industrial Action: 07:00 Travel Update


2015-07-09 TfL-001
1020


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 22 July 2015
Claire Perry celebrates Newcastle Station improvements


2015-07-22 DfT-001
1021


Archive ::: Letter

RMT 22 July 2015
Rates of pay and conditions of service & night running


2015-07-22 RMT-001
1022


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 27 July 2015
Calais situation: information and advice


2015-07-27 DfT-001
1023


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 28 July 2015
Smart ticketing to transform travel for Southeastern passengers


2015-07-28 DfT-001
1024


Archive ::: Press release
2

Network Rail 30 Jul 2015
Chiltern Railways boss to join Network Rail board


2015-07-30 NET-001
1025


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for London 3 August 2015
Travel advice for customers and road users during planned strike by Tube unions


2015-08-03 TfL-001
1026


Archive ::: Press release
4

Transport for London 4 August 2015
Travel advice for customers and road users during strike by Tube unions


2015-08-04 TfL-002
1027


Archive ::: Statement
5

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
1028


Archive ::: Letter
3

Office of Rail and Road 7 August 2015
Application for access to the West Coast Main Line (WCML)


2015-08-07 ORR-002
1029


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 10 August 2015
Network Rail responds to ORR performance fine


2015-08-10 NET-001
1030


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail and Road 10 August 2015
ORR investigation finds Network Rail in breach of licence in 2014-15


2015-08-10 ORR-001
1031


Archive ::: Press release

Merseytravel 2 September 2015
New trains the preferred option for Merseyrail fleet modernisation


2015-09-02 MER-001
1032


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 9 September 2015
Rail Minister renews pledge to tackle overcrowding on trains


2015-09-09 DfT-001
1033


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 11 September 2015
New proposals for Isle of Wight rail services announced


2015-09-11 DfT-001
1034


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 14 September 2015
Transport Minister opens Wakefield Kirkgate station


2015-09-14 DfT-001
1035


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 16 September 2015
HS2: from debate to delivery


2015-09-16 DfT-003
1036


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 17 September 2015
Major boost for East Anglia as government confirms ambitious ‘Norwich in 90’ plans


2015-09-17 DfT-001
1037


Archive ::: Speech (full)
2

Department for Transport 18 September 2015
Transforming the rail passenger experience


2015-09-18 DfT-002
1038


Archive ::: Press release

Virgin Trains East Coast 25 September 2015 : 14.39
Virgin Trains to launch new service from Sunderland


2015-09-25 VTE-001
1039


Archive ::: Press release
5

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
1040


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 30 September 2015
Electrification projects to be restarted


2015-09-30 RDG-001
1041


Archive ::: Press release
4

Rail Freight Group 30 September 2015
Government must ‘unpause’ rail freight enhancements


2015-09-30 RFG-001
1042


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 1 October 2015
TransPennine and Midland Mainline electrification works to resume


2015-10-01 NET-001
1043


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 6 October 2015
Manchester Victoria opened after £44 million upgrade


2015-10-06 NET-001
1044


Archive ::: Press release
4

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
1045


Archive ::: Press release
5

Porterbrook 2 November 2015
Porterbrook invests in additional Class 387 emus


2015-11-02 POR-001
1046


Archive ::: Press release

National Audit Office 6 November 2015
The sale of Eurostar


2015-11-06 NAO-001
1047


Archive ::: Consultation

Department for Transport 12 November 2015
Shaw report: scoping study


2015-11-12 DfT-003
1048


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 19 November 2015
New Chair of the British Transport Police Authority announced


2015-11-19 DfT-001
1049


Archive ::: Press release

National Audit Office 24 November 2015
Reform of the rail franchising programme


2015-11-24 NAO-001
1050


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 9 December 2015
Rail franchising: Northern and TransPennine Express franchises


2015-12-09 DfT-001
1051


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 9 December 2015
Massive boost to rail services brings Northern Powerhouse to life


2015-12-09 DfT-002
1052


Archive ::: 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
1053


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 9 December 2015
Massive boost to rail services across Yorkshire and the Humber brings Northern Powerhouse to life


2015-12-09 DfT-004
1054


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 9 December 2015
Massive boost to rail services in the north-west brings Northern Powerhouse to life


2015-12-09 DfT-005
1055


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 9 December 2015
Massive boost to rail services in the north-east brings Northern Powerhouse to life


2015-12-09 DfT-006
1056


Archive ::: Press release
2

LOROL 9 December 2015
Orinoco set to improve availability and accuracy of customer information for UK rail operators


2015-12-09 LOR-001
1057


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 15 December 2015
Rail franchising: pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) passport award


2015-12-15 DfT-001
1058


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 22 December 2015
Rail passengers in north Cambridgeshire set for bigger say in services


2015-12-22 DfT-001
1059


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 23 December 2015
Better journeys for rail customers as new Northern and TransPennine Express franchises confirmed


2015-12-23 DfT-001
1060


Archive ::: Press release

Merseytravel 11 January 2016
Another step towards new Merseyrail trains as bidder shortlist announced


2016-01-11 MER-001
1061


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 12 January 2016
Roll-out of smart ticketing will improve bus, rail and tram journeys for millions


2016-01-12 DfT-001
1062


Archive ::: Press release

UK Cards Association 12 January 2016
Contactless transport moves a step closer


2016-01-12 UKC-001
1063


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 13 January 2016
Transport ticketing is on a journey of transformation


2016-01-13 DfT-001
1064


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 13 January 2016
Transport sector all geared up for winter weather


2016-01-13 DfT-002
1065


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 13 January 2016
Rail industry takes the lead in review of infrastructure charges


2016-01-13 RDG-001
1066


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 21 January 2016
London rail plans - industry response


2016-01-21 RDG-001
1067


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 26 January 2016
The death of the tangerine ticket


2016-01-26 DfT-001
1068


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 27 January 2016
83 per cent of rail passengers satisfied, highest for two years, independent survey shows


2016-01-27 RDG-001
1069


Archive ::: Press release

Southeastern 1 February 2016
Southeastern compensating Sandwich, Deal, Walmer, Martin Mill and Dover Priory passengers after sea wall collapse shut down services


2016-02-01 SEA-001
1070


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 2 February 2016
Leading change in the rail industry


2016-02-02 DfT-001
1071


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 2 February 2016
The future isn’t orange - Smarter train tickets on the cards


2016-02-02 RDG-001
1072


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 9 February 2016
Demand for fare deals helps to fuel continued rail passenger growth


2016-02-09 RDG-001
1073


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 10 February 2016
Community rail plan for line between Swindon and Westbury


2016-02-10 DfT-001
1074


Archive ::: Written statement
4

Department for Transport 17 February 2016
GTR strikes £200m-plus deal for new train fleet serving City of London Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)


2016-02-17 GTR-001
1075


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 18 February 2016
RDG response to Which? passenger survey


2016-02-18 RDG-001
1076


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 24 February 2016
George Bradshaw address 2016


2016-02-24 DfT-001
1077


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 25 February 2016
Trains, planes, buses and brains


2016-02-25 DfT-001
1078


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 1 March 2016
New £1 million competition to boost rail tourism


2016-03-01 DfT-001
1079


Archive ::: Press release
2

Competition and Markets Authority 8 March 2016
CMA signals route for greater rail competition


2016-03-08 CMA-001
1080


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 8 March 2016
Rail Delivery Group responds to Competition and Markets Authority report on competition in passenger rail services


2016-03-08 RDG-001
1081


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 14 March 2016
Rail’s £670m contribution to Scotland’s economy


2016-03-14 RDG-001
1082


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 17 March 2016
Rail reform: the Shaw Report


2016-03-17 DfT-001
1083


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 17 March 2016
Shaw Report - Rail Delivery Group statement


2016-03-17 RDG-001
1084


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 March 2016
Arriva named as new operator for London Overground


2016-03-18 TfL-001
1085


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 21 March 2016
Rail industry forecasts growth of new generation of trains


2016-03-21 RDG-001
1086


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 9 May 2016
Rail investment vital to meet demand as journeys reach 1.7BN a year


2016-05-09 RDG-001
1087


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 10 May 2016
InterCity West Coast franchise


2016-05-10 DfT-001
1088


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Supply Group 10 May 2016
Gordon Wakeford appointed Industry Chair of RSG


2016-05-10 RSG-001
1089


Archive ::: Press release
4

FirstGroup 12 May 2016
New London-Edinburgh low fares rail service given green light


2016-05-12 FIR-001
1090


Archive ::: Press release

Office of Rail and Road 12 May 2016
Rail regulator approves future new passenger services on the East Coast Main Line


2016-05-12 ORR-001
1091


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 12 May 2016
New East Coast services - RDG responds


2016-05-12 RDG-001
1092


Archive ::: Speech (full)
3

Department for Transport 19 May 2016
Queen’s Speech debate: transport and infrastructure (edited version)


2016-05-19 DfT-002
1093


Archive ::: Speech (full)
5

Hansard (Commons) 19 May 2016
Queen’s Speech debate: transport and infrastructure


2016-05-19 HAN-001
1094


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 19 May 2016
Rail promotes pedal power as cycle-rail journeys soar to 50M a year


2016-05-19 RDG-001
1095


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 25 May 2016
Rail tourism winners announced


2016-05-25 DfT-001
1096


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup 16 June 2016
FirstGroup statement re: South Western rail franchise competition


2016-06-16 FIR-001
1097


Archive ::: Press release

MTR 16 June 2016
FirstGroup/MTR joint venture to bid for South Western franchise


2016-06-16 MTR-001
1098


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 23 June 2016
URGENT UPDATE - Rail services in rush hour


2016-06-23 RDG-001
1099


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 28 June 2016
Evolution in live train information will benefit passengers


2016-06-28 RDG-001
1100


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 29 June 2016
Railway central to Somme offensive: new exhibition highlights rail’s decisive role during World War I’s deadliest battle


2016-06-29 RDG-001
1101


Archive ::: Press release

HS1 Ltd 1 July 2016
We’re FAB award winners!


2016-07-01 HS1-001
1102


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 11 July 2016
Government reassures GTR staff over jobs


2016-07-11 DfT-001
1103


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 13 July 2016
Network Rail and Northern alliance launched to provide a better service to passengers


2016-07-13 NET-001
1104


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 July 2016
Transport Secretary receives progress report on plan to get Midlands economy firing


2016-07-21 DfT-002
1105


Archive ::: Letter
3

Department for Transport 4 August 2016
Rail regulation: Network Rail’s outputs and funding for 2019 to 2024


2016-08-04 DfT-001
1106


Archive ::: Press release
3

Bombardier 10 August 2016
Bombardier named preferred bidder to supply rolling stock for UK’s East Anglia franchise


2016-08-10 BOM-001
1107


Archive ::: Press release
5

Freightliner 13 September 2016
Freightliner press release: Freightliner supports Department for Transport’s rail freight strategy


2016-09-13 FRE-001
1108


Archive ::: Press release
3

Rail Delivery Group 13 September 2016
‘Rail freight is crucial to Britain’ – RDG response to government strategy


2016-09-13 RDG-001
1109


Archive ::: Press release
4

Rail Freight Group 13 September 2016
Government backs rail freight with new strategy


2016-09-13 RFG-001
1110


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 29 September 2016
Community rail plan for line between Swindon and Westbury to go ahead


2016-09-29 DfT-002
1111


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 13 October 2016
Government announces improved compensation scheme for rail passengers


2016-10-13 DfT-001
1112


Archive ::: Written statement
2

Department for Transport 13 October 2016
Rail passenger compensation


2016-10-13 DfT-002
1113


Archive ::: Speech (full)
3

Department for Transport 14 October 2016
We put the travelling public first


2016-10-14 DfT-001
1114


Archive ::: Press release
2

Rail Delivery Group 21 October 2016
Rail Delivery Group and Association of Train Operating Companies to adopt single name


2016-10-21 RDG-001
1115


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 27 October 2016
Awards recognise work fuelling cycle-rail revolution


2016-10-27 RDG-001
1116


Archive ::: Press release
5

Department for Transport 1 November 2016
New National Rail Security campaign starts today: 'See it. Say it. Sorted.'


2016-11-01 DfT-001
1117


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 1 November 2016
Free rail travel gives fundraising boost to Royal British Legion Poppy Day volunteers


2016-11-01 RDG-001
1118


Archive ::: 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
1119


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Freight Group 4 November 2016
RFG press comment on new West Coast Partnership


2016-11-04 RFG-001
1120


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 7 November 2016
The train now arriving is faster, smarter and better connected


2016-11-07 RDG-001
1121


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 8 November 2016
Great Western electrification ministerial statement - RDG responds


2016-11-08 RDG-001
1122


Archive ::: Press release
10

Freight Transport Association 15 November 2016
FTA says Government must ensure HS2 delivers on freight


2016-11-15 FTA-001
1123


Archive ::: Press release

Siemens 15 November 2016
Siemens UK appoints rail industry leader to top job at Rail Systems


2016-11-15 SIE-001
1124


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 17 November 2016
Government announces £10 million funding for rail resilience in the South West


2016-11-17 DfT-002
1125


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 21 November 2016
Railway ‘must harness new technology and change the way we work’, say industry leaders


2016-11-21 RDG-001
1126


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 2 December 2016
Putting passengers first


2016-12-02 DfT-003
1127


Archive ::: Press release

Govia Thameslink Railway 2 December 2016
Union industrial action to cause “severe and significant” disruption to services


2016-12-02 GTR-001
1128


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 2 December 2016
2017 rail fares published


2016-12-02 RDG-001
1129


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 5 December 2016
Chris Burchell appointed as chairman of the Rail Delivery Group


2016-12-05 RDG-001
1130


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 6 December 2016
An innovative, modern, passenger focused railway network


2016-12-06 DfT-003
1131


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 10 December 2016
DfT reforms penalty fares to better protect rail passengers


2016-12-10 DfT-001
1132


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 12 December 2016
Southern Rail: Transport Secretary message to passengers


2016-12-12 DfT-001
1133


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department for Transport 13 December 2016
DfT works with consumer experts and the rail industry to help passengers choose the best deal on fares


2016-12-13 DfT-001
1134


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 13 December 2016
DfT works with consumer experts and rail industry to help passengers choose the best deal on fares


2016-12-13 RDG-002
1135


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 16 December 2016
Transformed finances support investment in better railway


2016-12-16 RDG-001
1136


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 6 January 2017
Rail regulator to set out national safety framework for train dispatch


2017-01-06 DfT-001
1137


Archive ::: Press release
5

c2c 2c -- 11 January 2017
Acquisition of c2c franchise by Trenitalia


2017-01-11 c2c-001
1138


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 12 January 2017
Network Rail awards £49m Shotts Line electrification contract


2017-01-12 NET-001
1139


Archive ::: Press release
2

Trenitalia/FirstGroup 24 January 2017
Statement re: East Midlands and West Coast Partnership rail franchise competitions


2017-01-24 TRE-001
1140


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 26 January 2017
New talent joins British Transport Police Authority Board


2017-01-26 DfT-001
1141


Archive ::: Press release
3

HS2 Ltd 26 January 2017
HS2 announces new CEO


2017-01-26 HS2-001
1142


Archive ::: Press release
5

Department for Transport 1 February 2017
Work to improve disabled access to toilets on trains and at stations is underway


2017-02-01 DfT-001
1143


Archive ::: Press release
3

Rail Delivery Group 1 February 2017
Rail companies to test radical fare changes for clearer, simpler ticket choices


2017-02-01 RDG-001
1144


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 7 February 2017
Rail companies set out blueprint for age of the digital train


2017-02-07 RDG-001
1145


Archive ::: Press release
5

Aslef 16 February 2017
ASLEF and Southern Railways: Referendum result


2017-02-16 ASL-001
1146


Archive ::: Press release
4

Welsh Government 2 March 2017
Welsh Government sets out plans for a North East Wales Metro


2017-03-02 WGO-001
1147


Archive ::: Press release

Transport Scotland 17 March 2017
North East gets new dedicated team to address rail issues


2017-03-17 TSC-001
1148


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 27 March 2017
First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western franchise


2017-03-27 DfT-001
1149


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 27 March 2017
South Western rail franchise


2017-03-27 DfT-002
1150


Archive ::: Press release

National Audit Office 20 April 2017
Investigation into the South East Flexible Ticketing Programme


2017-04-20 NAO-001
1151


Archive ::: Press release
2

Stagecoach Group 25 April 2017
Stagecoach and Virgin to join forces with SNCF for West Coast Partnership bid


2017-04-25 STG-001
1152


Archive ::: Press release
2

Virgin Trains 25 April 2017
Virgin & Stagecoach join forces with SNCF for West Coast Partnership bid


2017-04-25 VIR-001
1153


Archive ::: Speech (full)
3

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
1154


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 30 June 2017
RDG publishes report on future of accessible rail travel


2017-06-30 RDG-001
1155


Archive ::: Speech (full)
5

Department for Transport 6 July 2017
Dementia friendly transport


2017-07-06 DfT-003
1156


Archive ::: Press release

Go-Ahead Group 13 July 2017
GTR contractual variations


2017-07-13 GOA-001
1157


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for Greater Manchester 15 July 2017
New operator just the ticket for Metrolink


2017-07-15 GMP-001
1158


Archive ::: Press release

London Midland 17 July 2017
London Midland welcomes franchise extension by the Department for Transport


2017-07-15 LON-001
1159


Archive ::: 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
1160


Archive ::: Written statement
3

Department for Transport 20 July 2017
Rail update: bi-mode train technology


2017-07-20 DfT-001
1161


Archive ::: Press release

London Midland 10 August 2017
London Midland statement on next West Midlands franchise


2017-08-10 LON-001
1162


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 10 August 2017
A railway improving for customers now and for the long term


2017-08-10 RDG-001
1163


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 24 August 2017
Action plan to improve accessibility in transport unveiled by the government


2017-08-24 DfT-001
1164


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 13 September 2017
Rail renaissance: dealing with the consequences of success


2017-09-13 DfT-001
1165


Archive ::: Press release

Welsh Government 29 September 2017
Final tenders invited as Wales nears decision on next rail service


2017-09-29 WGO-001
1166


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 5 October 2017
Government plans £80 million smart ticketing rail revolution


2017-10-05 DfT-001
1167


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 9 October 2017
Land adjacent to railway, bus and coach stations security: reducing vulnerabilities


2017-10-09 DfT-001
1168


Archive ::: Press release
5

Abellio 17 October 2017
Abellio, JR East and Mitsui announce £680m new trains for the next West Midlands rail franchise


2017-10-17 ABB-001
1169


Archive ::: Press release
3

CAF 17 October 2017
West Midlands Trains Ltd selects CAF for the provision of new rolling stock for the West Midlands franchise


2017-10-17 CAF-001
1170


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 30 October 2017
First of a Kind competition: transform tomorrow’s train journeys


2017-10-30 DfT-001
1171


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 6 November 2017
Community rail stations of the future to be shaped by new blueprint for success


2017-11-06 DfT-001
1172


Archive ::: Press release
6

Department for Transport 16 November 2017
North set to become first region in country to get new transport powers from government


2017-11-16 DfT-002
1173


Archive ::: Speech (full)
2

Department for Transport 17 November 2017
Office of Rail and Road's role in improving travel for disabled passengers


2017-11-17 DfT-001
1174


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 29 November 2017
Better journeys for South Eastern rail passengers


2017-11-29 DfT-001
1175


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 29 November 2017
Strategic vision for rail


2017-11-29 DfT-004
1176


Archive ::: Oral statement
2

Department for Transport 29 November 2017
Rail update, 29 November 2017


2017-11-29 DfT-005
1177


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 1 December 2017
Transport investment in the north


2017-12-01 DfT-001
1178


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 21 December 2017
Rail ticketing progress report: passenger experience improved but more work to be done


2017-12-21 DfT-001
1179


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department for Transport 28 January 2018
Government acts to protect essential services from cyber attack


2018-01-28 DfT-001
1180


Archive ::: Press release
6

Stagecoach Group 5 February 2018
Rail franchising update


2018-02-05 STG-001
1181


Archive ::: Speech (full)
2

Department for Transport 12 February 2018
Let’s raise our ambitions for a cleaner, greener railway


2018-02-12 DfT-001
1182


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 February 2018
New chair appointed to British Transport Police Authority board


2018-02-26 DfT-001
1183


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup 28 March 2018
Heathrow Express service confirmed to 2028


2018-03-28 FIR-001
1184


Archive ::: Oral statement
8

Department for Transport 16 May 2018
East Coast rail update


2018-05-16 DfT-001
1185


Archive ::: Blog

Office of Rail and Road 3 December 2018
The future for open access


2018-12-03 ORR-001
1186


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 14 February 2019
Significant progress on better rail deal for football fans


2019-02-14 DfT-001
1187


Archive ::: Speech (full)
7

Department for Transport 26 February 2019
The Bradshaw Address by Keith Williams


2019-02-26 DfT-001
1188


Archive ::: Press release
7

Department for Transport 26 February 2019
Rail Review Chair says franchising cannot continue in its current form


2019-02-26 DfT-002
1189


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 8 March 2019
Transport ministers call on industry to become leaders in gender equality


2019-03-08 DfT-001
1190


Archive ::: Press release
3

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
1191


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 19 March 2019
New independent rail body would boost accountability, say industry leaders


2019-03-19 RDG-001
1192


Archive ::: Press release
6

Department for Transport 3 April 2019
Half of department’s rail operators now delivering improved delay repay compensation


2019-04-03 DfT-001
1193


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 4 April 2019
Access for All: 73 stations set to benefit from additional funding


2019-04-04 DfT-001
1194


Archive ::: Announcement

Stagecoach Group 10 April 2019
Department for Transport rail franchising programme


2019-04-10 STG-001
1195


Archive ::: Statement
3

Virgin Trains 10 April 2019 -- Virgin Trains
Virgin Trains statement


2019-04-10 VIR-001
1196


Archive ::: Statement

Department for Transport 2 May 2019
DfT statement [[East Midlands franchise award]]


2019-05-02 DfT-001
1197


Archive ::: Announcement

Stagecoach Group 2 May 2019
Rail franchise update


2019-05-02 STG-001
1198


Archive ::: Announcement

Stagecoach Group 9 May 2019
Commencement of legal action against the Department for Transport


2019-05-09 STG-001
1199


Archive ::: Press release
5

Department for Transport 15 May 2019
New trains to be rolled out across the country alongside £48 billion investment to upgrade tracks


2019-05-15 DfT-001
1200


Archive ::: 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
1201


Archive ::: Press release

FirstGroup 30 May 2019
Strategy update


2019-05-30 FIR-001
1202


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department for Transport 13 June 2019
£7.8 million to drive forward innovative ideas to transform railways


2019-06-13 DfT-001
1203


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 14 June 2019
£6.8 million boost to help thousands more rail commuters travel by bike


2019-06-14 DfT-001
1204


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 8 July 2019
Inclusive Transport Strategy - one year on


2019-07-08 DfT-002
1205


Archive ::: Speech (full)
8

Department for Transport 11 July 2019
Competition opens to create community facilities as Pacer trains retire from passenger service


2019-07-11 DfT-001
1206


Archive ::: Speech (full)
2

Department for Transport 15 July 2019
Williams Rail Review: an update on progress


2019-07-15 DfT-001
1207


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 22 July 2019
Rail Minister visits zero-emission technology driving the future of railways


2019-07-22 DfT-001
1208


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Safety and Standards Board 22 July 2019
Railways can boost UK becoming net zero-carbon by 2050


2019-07-22 RSS-001
1209


Archive ::: Statement
2

FirstGroup/Trenitalia 14 August 2019
Firstgroup and Trenitalia welcome West Coast Partnership award


2019-08-14 FIR-001
1210


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 29 August 2019
Two improvements to ensure passengers get a better deal on rail fares


2019-08-29 DfT-001
1211


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department for Transport 2 September 2019
Judging panel for Transform a Pacer competition announced


2019-09-02 DfT-001
1212


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 19 September 2019
Grant Shapps: new ‘On Time’ statistics will stop masking whether trains are really on time


2019-09-19 DfT-001
1213


Archive ::: Press release

Network Rail 5 November 2019
Rail network open for business this Christmas and New Year


2019-11-05 NET-001
1214


Archive ::: 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
1215


Archive ::: Press release

West Midlands Combined Authority 13 November 2019
Travel advice ahead of industrial action on West Midlands rail network


2019-11-13 WMC-001
1216


Archive ::: Press release
2

TSSA 15 November 2019
TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has blasted privatised train operating companies as ‘vampires’.


2019-11-15 TSS-002
1217


Archive ::: 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
1218


Archive ::: Press release
5

Avanti West Coast 27 November 2019
Avanti West Coast unveiled as name for new partnership railway


2019-11-27 AWC-001
1219


Archive ::: Press release
3

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
1220


Archive ::: Press release
2

TSSA 30 November 2019
Train fare rise shameful highway robbery – Cortes


2019-11-30 TSS-001
1221


Archive ::: Press release

Northern 3 December 2019
First Pacers leave Northern


2019-12-03 NOR-001
1222


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 14 December 2019
Rail industry will add over 1,000 extra weekly services in Winter timetable


2019-12-14 RDG-001
1223


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for London 15 December 2019
TfL Press Release - TfL Rail begins operating services between London Paddington and Reading


2019-12-15 TfL-001
1224


Archive ::: Letter
3

Department for Transport 19 December 2019
Heavy rail fleet accessibility compliance: time limited dispensations


2019-12-19 DfT-001
1225


Archive ::: Statement

Rail Delivery Group 19 December 2019
Accessibility letter


2019-12-19 RDG-001
1226


Archive ::: Letter

Department for Transport 20 December 2019
Train operators encourage disabled people to respond to consultation on rail replacement services


2019-12-20 RDG-001
1227


Archive ::: Press release

Eurostar 4 February 2020
Eurostar transforms link between London and Amsterdam with services now direct both to and from the Netherlands


2020-02-04 EUR-001
1228


Archive ::: Press release
8

Department for Transport 26 February 2020
Rail stations across Great Britain receive £20 million funding boost for accessibility improvements


2020-02-26 DfT-001
1229


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 20 March 2020
Reduced rail timetable agreed to protect train services and staff


2020-03-20 DfT-001
1230


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department for Transport 23 March 2020
Government ensures ticket refunds and protects services for passengers with rail emergency measures


2020-03-23 DfT-001
1231


Archive ::: Written statement
4

Department for Transport 23 March 2020
Rail emergency measures during the COVID-19 pandemic


2020-03-23 DfT-002
1232


Archive ::: Press release
4

Department for Transport 30 March 2020
Critical rail services protected in new deals for GWR and Southeastern


2020-03-30 DfT-001
1233


Archive ::: Letter
3

Department for Transport 8 April 2020
Letter from the Rail Minister to the Rail Delivery Group on maintaining accessibility during the COVID-19 outbreak


2020-04-08 DfT-001
1234


Archive ::: Oral statement
2

Department for Transport 12 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): new transport guidance for passengers and operators


2020-05-12 DfT-001
1235


Archive ::: Oral statement
3

Department for Transport 12 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers


2020-05-12 DfT-002
1236


Archive ::: Press release
5

Grand Central 3 April 2020
Grand Central extends temporary suspension of train services during COVID-19 restrictions


2020-05-20 GCR-001
1237


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 4 June 2020
Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 4 June 2020


2020-06-04 DfT-001
1238


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 4 June 2020
Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport


2020-06-04 DfT-002
1239


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 12 June 2020
New rules on face coverings coming in on Monday will help keep passengers safe


2020-06-12 DfT-001
1240


Archive ::: Speech (full)

Department for Transport 12 June 2020
Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 12 June 2020


2020-06-12 DfT-002
1241


Archive ::: 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
1242


Archive ::: Press release

Grand Central 30 June 2020
Light at end of lockdown tunnel as Grand Central offers tickets for summer return


2020-06-30 GCR-001
1243


Archive ::: Guidance
5

Department for Transport 2 July 2020
Restoring Your Railway Fund


2020-07-02 DfT-001
1244


Archive ::: Guidance

Department for Transport 4 July 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers


2020-07-04 DfT-001
1245


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 24 July 2020
£200,000 boost for better mobile connections on rail network


2020-07-24 DfT-001
1246


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department for Transport 8 August 2020
Government extends coronavirus support for buses and trams, total funding tops £700 million


2020-08-08 DfT-001
1247


Archive ::: Press release
8

FirstGroup 1 September 2020
Extension of GWR Emergency Measures Agreement


2020-09-01 FIR-001
1248


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 15 September 2020
Calls to end ‘blight’ of graffiti on roads and railways as part of Great British September Clean


2020-09-15 DfT-001
1249


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 September 2020
Rail franchising reaches the terminus as a new railway takes shape


2020-09-21 DfT-001
1250


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 21 September 2020
Rail update: Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements


2020-09-21 DfT-002
1251


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department for Transport 22 September 2020
Rail Minister thanks efforts of volunteer Journey Makers and work to provide cleaner, safer stations


2020-09-22 DfT-001
1252


Archive ::: Press release
2

Department for Transport 22 October 2020
Government announces further cash boost for trams


2020-10-22 DfT-001
1253


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 October 2020
Admin fees removed for COVID disrupted rail travel on Advance tickets


2020-10-26 DfT-001
1254


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 1 November 2020
Government bailout to keep London transport running


2020-11-01 DfT-001
1255


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 3 November 2020
Inclusive Transport Strategy: year 2 update


2020-11-03 DfT-001
1256


Archive ::: Policy paper

Department for Transport 3 November 2020
The Inclusive Transport Strategy – summary of progress


2020-11-03 DfT-002
1257


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 3 November 2020
New funding for accessibility as government reports progress for disabled people across transport network


2020-11-03 DfT-003
1258


Archive ::: Press release
2

Grand Central 3 November 2020
Statement from Richard McClean, Managing Director, Grand Central


2020-11-03 GCR-001
1259


Archive ::: Press release
2

Grand Central 3 November 2020
Statement from Richard McClean, Managing Director, Grand Central


2020-11-03 GCR-001
1260


Archive ::: 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
1261


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 24 November 2020
Change of journey fees waived for students travelling home for Christmas


2020-11-24 DfT-001
1262


Archive ::: Press release
4

Department for Transport 26 November 2020
Reconnecting the railways: communities awarded funding to restore Beeching rail links and forgotten stations


2020-11-26 DfT-001
1263


Archive ::: 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
1264


Archive ::: Press release

Grand Central 3 December 2020
Grand Central celebrates December return and urges passengers to reserve festive travel now


2020-12-03 GCR-001
1265


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 16 December 2020
Rail fare rise to be delayed


2020-12-16 DfT-001
1266


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 21 December 2020
Government announces refunds for rail and coach journeys booked for previous Christmas travel window


2020-12-21 DfT-001
1267


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 14 January 2021
Consultation launched to improve Manchester’s railways


2021-01-14 DfT-001
1268


Archive ::: Press release

Transport for the North 14 January 2021
Transport for the North supports consultation launched to improve Manchester’s railways


2021-01-14 TfN-002
1269


Archive ::: Guidance
2

Department for Transport 18 January 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers


2021-01-18 DfT-001
1270


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 13 February 2021
Transport Secretary hails work of transport industry in vaccination roll-out


2021-02-13 DfT-001
1271


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 11 March 2021
Sir Peter Hendy reappointed as Chair of Network Rail


2021-03-11 DfT-001
1272


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 16 March 2021
Neil Sachdev appointed as Permanent Chair of EWR Co


2021-03-16 DfT-001
1273


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 9 May 2021
Government calls on industry for action to resolve rail disruption


2021-05-09 DfT-001
1274


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 13 May 2021
Draft legislation concerning bilateral arrangements to support the continuation of cross-border rail services between France and the UK has been published.


2021-05-13 DfT-002
1275


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 20 May 2021
Great British Railways: for the passenger


2021-05-20 DfT-001
1276


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 20 May 2021
New public body Great British Railways will integrate the railways and deliver passenger-focused travel with simpler, modern fares and reliable services.


2021-05-20 DfT-002
1277


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 26 May 2021
£401 million investment into upgrades to deliver brighter rail future


2021-05-26 DfT-001
1278


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 27 May 2021
Transport Secretary’s economy-boosting transport plan


2021-05-27 DfT-001
1279


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Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 10 May 2022
Rail Delivery Group welcomes the new legislation contained within the Queen's speech


2022-05-10 RDG-001
1281


Archive ::: Press release

Northern 20 May 2022
The north’s biggest train operator given special recognition for improving gender balance, equality, diversity and inclusion


2022-05-20 NOR-001
1282


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 7 June 2022
RMT urged to call off strikes and stay at the table


2022-06-07 RDG-001
1283


Archive ::: Press release

Govia Thameslink Railway 22 June 2022
Reminder to all rail passengers: essential travel only until Sunday 26 June


2022-06-22 GTR-001
1284


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 24 June 2022
Passengers reminded if travelling this weekend to only travel by rail if necessary and plan ahead


2022-06-24 RDG-001
1285


Archive ::: Press release

Rail Delivery Group 11 July 2022
Rail Delivery Group urges ASLEF to remain at the table, rather than further disruption


2022-07-11 RDG-001
1286


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 25 May 2025
New dawn for rail as South Western services return to public hands


2025-05-25 DfT-001
1287


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 17 June 2025
Transport Secretary secures major rail supply deal to protect thousands of British Steel jobs


2025-06-17 DfT-001
1288


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 June 2025
Great British Railways in action – passengers benefit from track and train being united on South Eastern Railway


2025-06-18 DfT-003
1289


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 17 July 2025
Government agrees landmark plans to lay down the tracks for direct trains to Germany


2025-07-17 DfT-002
1290


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 18 July 2025
London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways


2025-07-18 DfT-001
1291


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 24 July 2025
Rail passengers in the North to benefit from simpler fares and cheaper tickets thanks to public ownership


2025-07-24 DfT-001
1292


Archive ::: Letter

Department for Transport 13 August 2025
ORR train operator revenue protection review: Transport Secretary accepts recommendations


2025-08-13 DfT-001
1293


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 2 September 2025
£5 million of government funding for 26 innovative rail projects to boost passenger experience


2025-09-02 DfT-001
1294


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 10 September 2025
Government reveals effective measures to save lives and prevent railway suicides


2025-09-10 DfT-001
1295


Archive ::: Press release
3

Department for Transport 26 September 2025
Next train services to return to public ownership revealed as government delivers railways reset


2025-09-26 DfT-001
1296


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 10 October 2025
Half of rail operators publicly owned with Greater Anglia onboard


2025-10-10 DfT-001
1297


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 13 October 2025
Transfer of Greater Anglia's services into public ownership


2025-10-13 DfT-001
1298


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 27 October 2025
New Beaulieu Park station pulls in ahead of schedule thanks to £141 million government investment


2025-10-27 DfT-001
1299


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 4 November 2025
Journey to Great British Railways gathers steam with landmark legislation


2025-11-04 DfT-001
1300


Archive ::: Written statement

Department for Transport 5 November 2025
Rail reform and Great British Railways


2025-11-05 DfT-001
1301


Archive ::: Press release

HM Treasury/Department for Transport 27 November 2025
Alex Hynes named as new CEO of DfT Operator


2025-11-27 DfT-001
1302


Archive ::: Case study

Department for Transport/DfT Operator Ltd 8 December 2025
GBR: improvements train operators in public ownership are making for customers


2025-12-08 DfT-001
1303


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 8 December 2025
All change: The future of British trains arrives as government reforms broken railways


2025-12-08 DfT-002
1304


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 31 December 2025
All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!


2025-12-31 DfT-001
1305


Archive ::: Press release

Department for Transport 12 January 2026
New chairs of Network Rail and DFTO named


2026-01-12 DfT-001
1306





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