Moving forward on freight
February / March 2013

With rail firmly on the agenda, for business and Government, Kirsty Birkett-Stubbs talks to the new head of the RFG, Magg ie Simpson, about the impact...
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London Overground’s orbital network completed
December / January 2013

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and the Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin marked the launch of the much-anticipated London Overground extensio...
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RAILWAY STRATEGIES LIVE 2013 CONFERENCE
October / November 2012

Hosted in association with Rail Alliance
Royal Geographical Society, London
27th June, 2013...
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£4.5 billion investment in new trains creates new jobs
August / September 2012

More than 900 jobs will be created and thousands more secured after Transport Secretary Justine Greening approved a £4.5 billion contract to supply B...
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Hub of activity
June / July 2012

In discussion with Kirsty Birkett-Stubbs, Graham Botham explains how the targeted investment of the Northern Hub proposal will not only transform tran...
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King’s Cross delivering improvements
April / May 2012

The new western concourse, the most spectacular part of the five-year programme to restore and improve King’s Cross station, is now open to the publ...
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A new spark
February / March 2012

Having recently taken over the reins of First TransPennine Express, Nick Donovan talks Kirsty Birkett Stubbs through the remaining delivery milestones...
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Making an impact
December / January 2012

In anticipation of his upcoming retirement, Kirsty Birkett-Stubbs talks with London Midland managing director Mike Hodson about the continuing legacy ...
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Bucking the trend
October - November 2011

Against a background of major changes in the form of asset renewal and operating contractor, Richard McClean and Ken McKay tell Kirsty Birkett-Stubbs ...
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£5 billion Great Western rail investment
August - September 2011

Network Rail has announced a £5 billion investment
programme to provide more seats and shorter journey
times on the Great Western rail route....
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Leading the way
June - July 2011

As one of the key transport providers to the London 2012 Olympic Games, David Stretch talks to Kirsty Birkett-Stubbs about Serco Docklands’ plans fo...
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Investing in the future
April - May 2011

Having secured the ScotRail franchise for a further three years, Steve Montgomery talks to Kirsty Birkett-Stubbs about the company’s current investm...
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Landmark progress
February - March 2011

Cited as the landmark station redevelopment within the comprehensive Thameslink Programme, Blackfriars is set to change the face of rail travel throug...
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Direct approach
December - January 2011

In discussion with Nicky Pearce, Elaine Holt explains how Directly Operated Railways is beginning to succeed where others have failed on the East Coas...
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Transforming Translink
October - November 2010

With a focus on integrated transport solutions for Northern Ireland, Catherine Mason, group chief executive of Translink, talks to Nicky Pearce about ...
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Looking ahead
August - September 2010

With a focus on cost reduction and efficiency, Nicky Pearce talks to Keith Ludeman about how the Go-Ahead Group is tackling the current economic clima...
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The right track
June - July 2010

In line with the recent launch of the East London Line, TfL’s Howard Smith speaks to Nicky Pearce about the core benefits of the capital’s Overgro...
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The high-speed journey begins
April - May 2010

Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis has announced proposals that would revolutionise Britain’s rail network by delivering an initial core high speed r...
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Tracking down markets
February - March 2010

Following the launch of its record breaking high-speed service between St Pancras International and Kent, Nicky Pearce talks to Charles Horton about h...
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A watchful eye
December - January 2010

Utilising advances in technology and the media, the British Transport Police is helping to drive down crime throughout Britain’s rail systems...
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Crossrail: a project of national significance
October - November 2009

Railway Strategies learns about Crossrail’s plans for two of its most important stations...
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Electrification plans
August - September 2009

The Government has announced a major programme of modernisation and investment to help create a 21st century railway, improve passenger journeys, cut ...
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Rail infrastructure on track for the 2012 Olympics
June 2009

Railway Strategies recently met the Olympic Delivery Authority’s John Armitt and Hugh Sumner and learned that, with three years to go, work to provi...
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Signalling the future of railway traffic control in the UK
April - May 2009

BOB HERRITTY discusses the future for ERTMS, the European Railway Traffic Management System...
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Ministerial opening for Railtex 2009
February - March 2009

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 o...
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Rail freight forecast to double by 2030
December - January 2009

The FTA’s CHRIS MacRAE asserts that increased rail capacity is essential for the UK economy...
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End in sight for WCML
October - November 2008

Passengers and freight users are set to enjoy massive benefits from the £9 billion West Coast Route Modernisation Project once completed in December....
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Stations: moving forward, not standing still
August - September 2008

ROBIN GISBY reviews the importance placed by Network Rail on stations and their contribution to the travelling experience...
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Predict & prevent
June - July 2008

Network Rail has a range of innovative strategies to address the geotechnical challenges it faces on a daily basis...
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Rail Minister to open Birmingham rail show
February - March 2008

Infrarail 2008, the UK\'s dedicated rail infrastructure trade show, takes place in Hall 9 of Birmingham\'s National Exhibition Centre from 11to13 Marc...
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Open for business
December 2007 - January 2008

On Wednesday 14th November, London’s newly restored St Pancras International station opened for business, with Eurostar services departing from the ...
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Working along the same lines
October - November 2007

Over the last three years Network Rail has reviewed its key supply chain strategies. Lee Jones finds out more from the organisation\'s director of inf...
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Strategy for 30 years of growth
August - September 2007

A railway that will expand to carry at least 180 million
more passengers is at the heart of the Department for Transport’s rail White Paper, pub...
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Rail technical strategy
August - September 2007

The Department for Transport has published the first version of the Rail Technical Strategy (RTS) in support of the 2007 Rail White Paper ‘Deliverin...
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Tubelines - Tubevac
June - July 2007

Tube Lines\' employees across the whole business are encouraged to share their ideas through the \'Make us outstanding\' programme. Tubevac is just on...
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A change for the better
April - May 2007

Alstom\'s Steven Clarksmith & Steve Hadfield, and TBM Consulting\'s Richard Holland explain how Kaizen thinking is bringing significant benefits to th...
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Feel the force
February - March 2007

Terrorism and passenger safety are just two of the challenges the British Transport Police face on a daily basis. Ellie Bird, the organisation’s fir...
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Rail Minister to open Railtex in London
December - January 2007

Rail Minister Tom Harris will open Railtex 2007 at its new London venue in February. With more than 425 exhibitors taking stands at the show, the move...
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Without further delay
October - November 2006

In just two years Mary Dickson and her team at First ScotRail have cut delays on the network by over 30 per cent. Lee Jones finds out how...
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Changing perceptions
August - September 2006

Having regained the DLR franchise earlier this year, Serco is working hard to meet a range of new targets, as the company\'s MD Tony Thomas explains...
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Back on Track
June - July 2006

As chief executive of Network Rail, John Armitt’s remit is to provide a safe and reliable UK railway. He tells Lee Jones how this is being achieved...
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