FEBRUARY - MARCH 2009 − COVER STORY

 Ministerial opening for Railtex 2009
Ministerial opening for Railtex 2009
02/03/2009 | Channel: Contracts, Station Development, New Products & Services, Business Improvement, Franchises, Skills & Training, Security, Health & Safety, Freight, Rolling Stock, Infrastructure
Rail Minister Lord Andrew Adonis is to formally open Railtex 2009, which takes place at London’s Earls Court Two from 10 to 12 March. The presence of the recently appointed minister at the show underlines the key role that investment in Britain’s rail network can play in speeding recovery from the current economic downturn.
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LEAD STORY

 Don’t just SIT there
Don’t just SIT there
02/03/2009 | Channel: Contracts, Station Development, New Products & Services, Business Improvement, Franchises, Skills & Training, Security, Health & Safety, Freight, Rolling Stock, Infrastructure

The Railway Strategies LIVE 2009 event, in association with the Rail Alliance, is focusing on Skills, Innovation and Technology
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