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RAILNEWS

19 February 2015
Labour victory could mean end of the line for franchises

Railnews report

1 March 2015
Rail franchising faces 100-day deadline

Railnews report

2 March 2015
Virgin promises new £3m East Coast fund

Railnews report

18 March 2015
New Great Western franchise confirmed by Chancellor

Railnews report

20 March 2015
First wins TransPennine Express extension

Railnews report

23 March 2015
More new Great Western trains are part of franchise award

Railnews report

31 March 2015
All change for Scots as new franchises start

Railnews report

10 April 2015
Driver took charge of wrong train

Railnews report

11 May 2015
McLoughlin to stay in top transport job

Railnews report

26 June 2015
Dismay after Network Rail cash crisis revealed

Railnews report

7 July 2015
Stagecoach to rebid for SWT after talks fail

Railnews report

29 September 2015
Labour conference confirms plans for rail re-nationalisation

Railnews report

19 October 2015
Sweet flavour for East Midlands Trains relaunch

Railnews report

19 November 2015
Major Midland Metro expansion plans unveiled

Railnews report

24 November 2015
Franchising poses 'emerging risks' three years after West Coast collapse

Railnews report

8 March 2016
Competition authority calls for more open access

Railnews report

18 March 2016
New rail compensation plans are unveiled

Railnews report

14 July 2016
Cabinet reshuffle: Patrick McLoughlin leaves DfT

Railnews report

14 October 2016
Rail passengers have been ‘badly let down’, say MPs

Railnews report

8 November 2016
Franchise contracts could block greater transparency over late trains

Railnews report

9 November 2016
Audit Office calls for GW electrification rethink

Railnews report

11 January 2017
National Express to sell c2c to Italian railways

Railnews report

17 January 2017
Mitsui to own 40% of Greater Anglia franchise

Railnews report

6 February 2017
Franchising 'fails to deliver for passengers' say MPs

Railnews report

13 February 2017
Italian purchase of c2c franchise confirmed

Railnews report

1 March 2017
Three shortlisted for East Midlands franchise

Railnews report

11 May 2017
Labour manifesto includes slow fade-out for franchises

Railnews report

3 July 2017
Franchising timetable slips again

Railnews report

10 August 2017
Trenitalia backs out of South Eastern contest

Railnews report

7 September 2017
CAMPAIGN: It’s time to get real about rail

Railnews report

30 October 2017
Arriva makes surprise exit from Welsh competition

Railnews report

7 February 2018
Chris Grayling faces dilemma over Virgin East Coast

Railnews report

12 February 2018
MPs launch second probe into East Coast collapse

Railnews report

27 March 2018
Falling franchise earnings trigger emergency support

Railnews report

24 April 2018
First/Trenitalia back away from East Midlands

Railnews report

27 April 2018
Report condemns DfT’s ‘totally unacceptable’ franchise management

Railnews report

18 May 2018
East Coast: now the post-mortem begins

Railnews report

11 July 2018
Former Network Rail chief rejects franchising model

Railnews report

5 September 2018
Major franchising shake-up could be on the way

Railnews report

12 September 2018
‘Fundamental’ railway reform needed, says East Coast report

Railnews report

17 September 2018
Major railway review ‘could be announced this week’

Railnews report

18 September 2018
Bad weather and over-ambitious timetables dented performance

Railnews report

20 September 2018
ORR condemns timetable chaos: Grayling promises reform

Railnews report

11 October 2018
Chris Grayling set to announce scope of rail review

Railnews report

19 October 2018
Greater Anglia funding crisis: union says ‘renationalise’

Railnews report

23 October 2018
Grayling faces difficult Thameslink decision

Railnews report

25 January 2019
Lack of delay investigation is ‘scandalous’, says NR chief

Railnews report

27 February 2019
Williams sets the stage for rail revolution

Railnews report

5 March 2019
Union rejects open access proposal as ‘nonsense’

Railnews report

19 March 2019
DfT should stop ‘intervening’ in railway affairs–RDG chief

Railnews report

12 April 2019
RMT threatens strikes and MPs protest as pensions row goes on

Railnews report

24 April 2019
Virgin calls for all-reserved ‘airline style’ railways

Railnews report

30 April 2019
Rail Delivery Group proposes revival of Strategic Rail Authority

Railnews report

2 May 2019
Branson says franchise competitions should be cancelled

Railnews report

24 May 2019
West Coast bidders start legal action against DfT

Railnews report

3 June 2019
Arriva takes franchise leak claim to court

Railnews report

7 June 2019
Southeastern deal unresolved as deadline approaches

Railnews report

13 June 2019
13 June: news in brief

Railnews report

24 June 2019
24 June: news in brief

Railnews report

28 June 2019
RMT prepares for national rail strike ballot over pensions

Railnews report

4 July 2019
4 July: news in brief

Railnews report

11 July 2019
11 July: news in brief

Railnews report

11 July 2019
DfT hints that franchising is reaching the end of the line

Railnews report

16 July 2019
Keith Williams rules out Network Rail as franchise controller

Railnews report

7 August 2019
South Eastern franchise competition cancelled

Railnews report

20 August 2019
20 August: news in brief

Railnews report

14 October 2019
Rail franchising could face the axe in 2020

Railnews report

28 October 2019
News in brief: 28 October

Railnews report

1 November 2019
New trains and more services next year, say TOCs

Railnews report

18 December 2019
Abellio’s ScotRail franchise to end in 2022

Railnews report

9 January 2020
Franchising crisis deepens as West Midlands joins the doubtful list

Railnews report

22 January 2020
SWR no longer sustainable, admits transport secretary

Railnews report

27 January 2020
Northern franchise likely to end within days

Railnews report

14 April 2020
Tuesday essay: the end of franchising

Railnews report

21 September 2020
Rail franchising comes to an end – official

Railnews report

22 February 2021
Union claims rail renationalisation is moving ahead

Railnews report

17 March 2021
ScotRail will move to state ownership

Railnews report

1 April 2021
Government proposes 10-year contract for West Coast Partnership

Railnews report

why are railways privatised?
Rail unveiled 1128-6654

who does what: the industry matrix
Rail unveiled 1712-1944

what is a franchise?
Rail unveiled 1782-3825

KNOWLEDGE

Premiums and subsidies: how they work

Knowledge 3456-7890

Prism Rail

Knowledge 5924-5825

OPRAF

Knowledge 7671-1166

Resurgence Railways

Knowledge 9619-5317

Railhub ::: Library
Department for Transport
Rolling stock perspective: moving Britain ahead

Business ::: franchises
Avanti West Coast

Business ::: franchises
c2c

Business ::: franchises
Connex South Central

Business ::: franchises
East Midlands Trains

Business ::: franchises
First Capital Connect

Business ::: franchises
Merseyrail Electrics

Business ::: franchises
Northern Spirit/Arriva Trains Northern

Business ::: franchises
Virgin Trains

Statement
Department of Transport ::: 14 July 1992
British Rail (Privatisation)
1992-07-14 DoT-001

Statement
Department of Transport ::: 24 November 1994
Railtrack
1994-11-24 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 24 April 1995
Rail privatisation timetable “on track� – Watts
1995-04-24 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 20 July 1995
Watts announces level of domestic services for CTRL
1995-07-20 DoT-003

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 4 December 1995
Praise from transport secretary as Chiltern Railways hits charter mark
1995-12-04 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 8 December 1995
Transport secretary Sir George Young - statement on OPRAF judicial review
1995-12-08 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 15 December 1995
Statement from transport secretary Sir George Young on Court of Appeal judgement
1995-12-15 DoT-001

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

Publication
House of Commons Library ::: 6 February 1996
Rail passenger franchises
1996-02-06 HoC-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 23 February 1996
Watts welcomes halfway point in rail franchising sell off
1996-02-23 DoT-002

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

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 25 March 1996
Transport report gives spending for the next three years
1996-03-25 DoT-001

Statement
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 3 April 1996
Rail Regulator's Statement [[Railtrack prospectus]]
1996-04-03 ORR-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 10 April 1996
Statement from Transport Secretary on Roger Salmon - Franchising Director
1996-04-10 DoT-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 10 April 1996
Rail Regulator comments on Franchising Director's announcement
1996-04-10 ORR-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 28 May 1996
Latest rail franchises start running in private sector
1996-05-28 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 18 July 1996
Railway Heritage Bill achieves Royal Assent
1996-07-18 DoT-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 31 July 1996
Rail Regulator to consult on proposed merger
1996-07-31 ORR-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 27 August 1996
New Franchising Director appointed by Sir George Young
1996-08-27 DoT-001

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

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 23 October 1996
Office of Passenger Rail Franchising (OPRAF): The award of the first three passenger rail franchises
1996-10-23 NAO-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 19 November 1996
Private rail performance powers ahead – Watts
1996-11-19 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 26 November 1996
Sir George Young announces transport spending plans
1996-11-26 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 4 December 1996
Rail watchdog says complaints down nearly a third
1996-12-04 DoT-002

Early Day Motion
House of Commons ::: 17 February 1997
South West Trains
1997-02-17 HoC-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 6 May 1997
New station for Wrexham Central
1997-05-06 ORR-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 8 May 1997
Strang sounds warning to private rail operators
1997-05-08 DoT-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 12 May 1997
Thameslink 2000 goes public
1997-05-12 RTK-001

Speech (full)
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 18 June 1997
Meeting the challenge of accurate and impartial retailing
1997-06-18 ORR-002

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

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

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

Press release
OPRAF ::: 26 January 1998
Franchising Director welcomes new trains deal for Gatwick Express
1998-01-26 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 6 March 1998
£75million of additional passenger benefits agreed with FirstGroup plc
1998-03-06 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 26 March 1998
New counts show surge in London commuter traffic
1998-03-26 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 26 March 1998
Thames Trains passengers to benefit from Go-Ahead Group offer
1998-03-26 OPR-002

Press release
OPRAF ::: 30 March 1998
Conditions met for FirstGroup takeover of Great Western
1998-03-30 OPR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 31 March 1998
New service opportunities for rail passengers
1998-03-31 ORR-001

Press release
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

Press release
OPRAF ::: 11 May 1998
Franchising Director calls for action on poorly performing services
1998-05-11 OPR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 21 May 1998
Rail Regulator allows closure of Sinfin branch
1998-05-21 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 2 June 1998
Regulator's decision on station closure deferred
1998-06-02 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 2 June 1998
Regulator proposes changes to rail timetabling process
1998-06-02 ORR-002

Press release
OPRAF ::: 5 June 1998
Thames Trains deal approved
1998-06-05 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 8 June 1998
Increased service frequencies complement West Coast upgrade deal
1998-06-08 OPR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 8 June 1998
Rail Regulator gives final approval to West Coast upgrade
1998-06-08 ORR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 19 June 1998
Franchising Director to assess options for additional East Coast capacity
1998-06-19 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 22 June 1998
Proposed investment in Virgin Rail by Stagecoach - statement from the Franchising Director
1998-06-22 OPR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 16 July 1998
Network Management Statement: Railtrack to give further commitments
1998-07-16 ORR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 17 July 1998
Decision on Connex South Central extended franchise bid
1998-07-17 OPR-001

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

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 21 July 1998
Office of the Rail Regulator: towards an accessible railway
1998-07-21 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 28 July 1998
Regulator maps out framework for regulation of Railtrack
1998-07-28 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 29 July 1998
Regulator optimistic for public/private partnership for rail
1998-07-29 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 30 July 1998
Regulator calls for greater railway access for the disabled
1998-07-30 ORR-001

Press release
GNER ::: 8 August 1998
GNER to run Skipton-London service
1998-08-08 GNE-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 13 August 1998
Action plans demanded from train operators
1998-08-13 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 19 August 1998
Over £2.5 million of passenger benefits to compensate for poor performance on Chiltern Railways
1998-08-19 OPR-001

Report
Railway Forum ::: 18 September 1998
The government white paper on the future of transport
1998-09-18 RFO-002

Press release
OPRAF ::: 30 September 1998
Statement from John O'Brien, Director of Passenger Rail Franchising
1998-09-30 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 7 October 1998
Focus on integrated transport as Stagecoach / Virgin acquisition gets Franchising Director's approval
1998-10-07 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 22 October 1998
Regulated rail fares to rise by less than inflation
1998-10-22 OPR-001

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

Press release
OPRAF ::: 29 October 1998
Service levels restored on North Western Trains under recovery plan
1998-10-29 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 4 November 1998
Little change in train performance
1998-11-04 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 11 November 1998
Improvement for passengers on LTS Rail
1998-11-11 OPR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 3 December 1998
Regarding train journey times
1998-12-03 ATO-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 15 December 1998
Regulator allows closure of Pendleton station
1998-12-15 ORR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 9 February 1999
Multi £million trains deal aids West Coast regeneration
1999-02-09 OPR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 10 February 1999
Train operators working hard to cope with unprecedented growth
1999-02-10 ATO-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 11 February 1999
Last autumn’s train performance shows little overall improvement
1999-02-11 OPR-001

Press release
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

Press release
OPRAF ::: 25 February 1999
Consultation on the development of rail services starts in March
1999-02-25 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 25 February 1999
OPRAF consults on new performance measure
1999-02-25 OPR-002

Press release
OPRAF ::: 9 March 1999
Passengers benefit in Chiltern Railway deal
1999-03-09 OPR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 29 March 1999
Overcrowding controls are working effectively
1999-03-29 ATO-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 29 March 1999
Sustained passenger growth in London
1999-03-29 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 29 March 1999
New figures reveal rise in Edinburgh rail commuters
1999-03-29 OPR-002

Press release
OPRAF ::: 4 May 1999
Mike Grant gets down to business as franchising director
1999-05-04 OPR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 19 May 1999
Performance improvements must start now
1999-05-19 OPR-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 24 May 1999
Bidding process for new multi £million rail partnership fund launched
1999-05-24 OPR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 15 June 1999
“Make or break year� for railways warns Regulator
1999-06-15 ORR-001

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

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

Guidance note
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 16 June 1999
Rail passenger partnership - bidding guidance
1999-06-16 SRA-002

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 7 July 1999
Mission statement for the Strategic Rail Authority
1999-07-07 SRA-001

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

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 20 July 1999
SSRA Executive up and running
1999-07-20 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 12 August 1999
SSRA appoints external advisers
1999-08-12 SRA-001

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

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 17 September 1999
Sir Alastair Morton spells out plans for franchise replacement
1999-09-17 SRA-001

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

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 23 September 1999
Sir Alastair Morton scopes timescale for renegotiation of franchises including local authorities
1999-09-23 SRA-002

Speech (full)
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 6 October 1999
The Strategic Rail Authority's challenge to the British rail industry
1999-10-06 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 6 October 1999
Sir Alastair Morton speaks to the City
1999-10-06 SRA-002

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 11 October 1999
Rail Regulator considers licence breach following Paddington crash
1999-10-11 ORR-001

Letter
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 12 October 1999
Franchise replacement
1999-10-12 SRA-001

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

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

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 1 December 1999
Prescott publishes Transport Bill
1999-12-01 DET-001

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

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

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

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 9 December 1999
Franchise replacement
1999-12-09 SRA-002

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 22 December 1999
Substantial benefit package to compensate passengers for late delivery of trains on LTS
1999-12-22 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 22 December 1999
Building a better railway: first companies prequalify for franchise replacement
1999-12-22 SRA-002

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 14 January 2000
First Class Lounge opened at Coventry
2000-01-14 VIR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 10 February 2000
Cautious welcome for rolling stock companies’ codes of practice
2000-02-10 ORR-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 15 February 2000
Proposals invited for second round of franchise replacement
2000-02-15 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 18 February 2000
Change of control for MTL franchises
2000-02-18 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 March 2000
Areas defined for second franchise replacement round
2000-03-08 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 14 March 2000
Passengers will be the winners from franchise announcement
2000-03-14 ATO-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 14 March 2000
Six companies shortlisted for first franchise replacement round
2000-03-14 SRA-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 11 April 2000
Macclesfield station refurbishment
2000-04-11 VIR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 12 April 2000
Regulator announces next stage of the new regulatory programme
2000-04-12 ORR-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 13 April 2000
Lord Macdonald brings the shadow Strategic Rail Authority to full strength
2000-04-13 DET-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 19 April 2000
New entrants qualify for second franchise replacement round
2000-04-19 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 May 2000
SSRA moves towards high speed rail route to the north
2000-05-08 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 25 May 2000
Train operators deliver commitments to passengers and government
2000-05-25 ATO-002

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 1 June 2000
Final results - year ended 31 March 2000, part 1
2000-06-01 RTK-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 14 June 2000
Virgin launches quiet coaches on trains
2000-06-14 VIR-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 15 June 2000
New Prism deal brings £20.5 million boost for rail
2000-06-15 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 15 June 2000
New Prism deal paves way for Wales and Borders franchise
2000-06-15 SRA-002

Press release
ATOC ::: 20 June 2000
Britain's new rail franchise map
2000-06-20 ATO-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 20 June 2000
Sir Alastair Morton sets out map for UK rail
2000-06-20 SRA-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 3 July 2000
Virgin East Coast Mainline bid
2000-07-03 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 3 July 2000
Virgin East Coast fleet proposal
2000-07-03 VIR-002

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 14 July 2000
Campaign against railway vandalism
2000-07-14 VIR-001

Press release
Prism Rail PLC ::: 18 July 2000
National Express Group plc ('National Express') recommended offer for Prism Rail PLC ('Prism Rail')
2000-07-18 PRI-001

Press release
Prism Rail PLC ::: 18 July 2000
National Express Group plc ('National Express') recommended offer for Prism Rail PLC ('Prism Rail')
2000-07-18 PRI-002

Speech (full)
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 20 July 2000
Transport (ten year plan)
2000-07-20 DET-003

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

Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 10 August 2000
Chiltern Railways franchise
2000-08-10 GOA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 10 August 2000
SSRA secures £600 million new investment for Chiltern and Midland Main Line franchises
2000-08-10 SRA-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 10 August 2000
New Chiltern agreement brings £370 million investment
2000-08-10 SRA-002

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 10 August 2000
£238 million additional investment for passengers on Midland Mainline
2000-08-10 SRA-003

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 10 August 2000
First Voyager train nears completion
2000-08-10 VIR-001

Press release
Sea Containers ::: 17 August 2000
Sea Containers' GNER holdings subsidiary selected to bid for largest U.K. rail franchise, South West Trains
2000-08-17 SEC-001

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 17 August 2000
Three parties shortlisted for South West Trains franchise
2000-08-17 SRA-001

Speech (excerpt)
Stagecoach Group ::: 8 September 2000
Extract of speech by Brian Souter chairman of Stagecoach Group plc
2000-09-08 STG-001

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

Press release
Shadow Strategic Rail Authority ::: 12 October 2000
Waterloo - Exeter Line included in new Wessex franchise
2000-10-12 SRA-001

Press release
Connex ::: 24 October 2000
Connex sets out its position on South Central franchise
2000-10-24 CON-001

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

Press release
OPRAF ::: 2 November 2000
Building a better railway: four shortlisted for new Transpennine Express franchise
2000-11-02 OPR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 20 November 2000
Fares freeze Jan 2000
2000-11-20 VIR-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 21 November 2000
Management changes at Railtrack
2000-11-21 RTK-001

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

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 3 February 2001
Pendolino to be known as Class 390
2001-02-03 VIR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 February 2001
New trains for Yorkshire commuters: roll over terms agreed for Northern Spirit and MerseyRail franchises
2001-02-08 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 February 2001
SRA prepares for future Wales, Wessex and Thameslink franchises
2001-02-08 SRA-002

Press release
Railtrack Group PLC ::: 14 February 2001
Statement re East Coast Main Line
2001-02-14 RTK-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 14 February 2001
Railtrack cost increase forces East Coast Main Line review
2001-02-14 SRA-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 15 February 2001
Statement by the Deputy Prime Minister in response to Railtrack's increase in cost estimates for the upgrade of the East Cost Main Line
2001-02-15 DET-002

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

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 2 March 2001
SRA approves ECML costs and announces Strategic Agenda approval
2001-03-02 SRA-001

Press release
Railtrack Group plc ::: 13 March 2001
Railtrack' s response to the SRA strategic agenda
2001-03-13 RTK-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 13 March 2001
Building a better railway: Morton sets out strategic agenda for Britain's railways
2001-03-13 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 19 March 2001
SRA boost for Isle of Wight
2001-03-19 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 29 March 2001
Rail industry gives its commitment to ERTMS
2001-03-29 ATO-001

Press release
Railway Safety ::: 29 Mar 2001
Rail industry gives its commitment to ERTMS
2001-03-29 RSA-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 2 April 2001
Prescott unveils £7.5 billion rail boost under 10 Year Plan
2001-04-02 DET-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 2 April 2001
SRA acts to ensure early benefits for Chiltern
2001-04-02 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 2 April 2001
SRA and Stagecoach sign up to £1.7 billion investment package for South West Trains
2001-04-02 SRA-002

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 2 April 2001
East Coast Main Line - Joint Venture
2001-04-02 SRA-003

Press release
Stagecoach Holdings PLC ::: 2 April 2001
Stagecoach Group welcomes South West Trains decision
2001-04-02 STG-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 2 April 2001
Virgin slashes ticket prices
2001-04-02 VIR-001

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

Press release
Stagecoach Holdings PLC ::: 24 April 2001
Stagecoach signs £1 billion order for South West Trains
2001-04-24 STG-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 5 June 2001
Voyager technical specifications
2001-05-06 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 5 June 2001
New dawn for Virgin Trains
2001-05-06 VIR-002

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 9 May 2001
ECML replacement franchise
2001-05-09 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 18 May 2001
Rail cracking behind us says ATOC
2001-05-18 ATO-001

Press release
Connex ::: 29 May 2001
Connex Transport UK Limited sale of Connex South Central Limited to Govia Limited
2001-05-29 CON-001

Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 30 May 2001
Acquisition of Connex South Central Limited by Govia Limited ('Govia')
2001-05-30 GOA-001

Press release
Govia ::: 30 May 2001
Acquisition of Connex South Central Limited by Govia Limited ('Govia')
2001-05-30 GOV-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 29 June 2001
Train companies back Byers' delivery call
2001-06-29 ATO-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 29 Jun 2001 00:00
New direction and focus for the Strategic Rail Authority
2001-06-29 DTR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 9 July 2001
The Red Revolution – Pendolino launch
2001-07-09 VIR-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 16 July 2001
Franchise extensions not a long-term solution says ATOC
2001-07-16 ATO-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 16 Jul 2001 00:00
Concentrate on early gains for passengers Byers spells out new franchising policy
2001-07-16 DTR-001

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

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

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

Press release
Connex ::: 25 August 2001
South Central transfer
2001-08-25 CON-001

Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 28 August 2001
Completion of acquisition of South Central franchise
2001-08-28 GOA-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 7 September 2001
Voyager Train on test
2001-09-07 VIR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 13 September 2001
Separation of Wales and West
2001-09-13 SRA-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 14 Sep 2001 00:00
Byers invites SRA to progress new Transpennine Express franchise
2001-09-14 DTR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 14 September 2001
SRA's TransPennine Express Moves Forward
2001-09-14 SRA-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 17 September 2001
Voyager launch - Manchester
2001-09-17 VIR-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 18 Sep 2001 00:00
Jamieson welcomes 250 new jobs and opens new £30m train maintenance facility
2001-09-18 DTR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 18 September 2001
First Virgin Voyager run on West Coast
2001-09-18 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 19 September 2001
Update on the Voyager fleet
2001-09-19 VIR-001

Press release
Connex ::: 21 September 2001
Connex strengthens UK franchise bid development team
2001-09-21 CON-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 26 September 2001
Voyager Launch - Wessex
2001-09-26 VIR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 28 September 2001
Rail Authority publishes strategic options for Isle of Wight services
2001-09-28 SRA-001

Press release
GNER Holdings ::: 24 October 2001
GNER welcomes new SRA chairman
2001-10-24 GNE-001

Press release
GNER Holdings ::: 26 November 2001
GNER signs ‘landmark’ agreement with trade unions
2001-11-26 GNE-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 19 Dec 2001 00:00
Byers welcomes SRA franchising programme
2001-12-19 DTR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 19 December 2001
Franchise list
2001-12-19 SRA-001

Press release
Transport for London ::: 14 January 2002
SRA plan only a start says Transport for London
2002-01-14 TfL-001

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

Press release
GNER Holdings ::: 16 January 2002
GNER franchise extended to 2005
2002-01-16 GNE-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 16 January 2002
Two-year GNER extension agreed - £100m private sector investment committed
2002-01-16 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 31 January 2002
Merseytravel to assume responsibility for region's local train network
2002-01-31 SRA-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 7 Feb 2002 00:00
Byers gives green light to £16 billion tube modernisation
2002-02-07 DTR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 18 February 2002
Building a better railway: £370 million investment programme for Chiltern Railways - 20 year deal signed
2002-02-18 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 7 March 2002
SRA agrees terms for restructuring of Central Trains and ScotRail
2002-03-07 SRA-001

Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 11 March 2002
South Central franchise to get 700 new carriages
2002-03-11 GOA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 12 March 2002
SRA begins consultation on combining rail franchises
2002-03-12 SRA-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 19 Mar 2002 00:00
Byers responds to report on the rail industry
2002-03-19 DTR-002

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 27 March 2002
SRA starts process to facilitate new Greater Anglia franchise
2002-03-27 SRA-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 11 Apr 2002 00:00
Performance a key challenge for SRA - Byers
2002-04-11 DTR-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 29 April 2002
Company statement
2002-04-29 STG-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 14 May 2002
Keen interest in new Merseyrail agreement
2002-05-14 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 21 May 2002
Bowker welcomes strong interest in the new Greater Anglia franchise
2002-05-21 SRA-001

Memorandum
Virgin Trains ::: 10 June 2002
Virgin committed to CrossCountry franchise
2002-06-10 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 16 June 2002
Tilt trains meet
2002-06-16 VIR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 1 July 2002
£29m benefits package secured for South West Trains passengers
2002-07-01 SRA-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 1 July 2002
Stagecoach Group signs SWT franchise amendment
2002-07-01 STG-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 22 July 2002
Stagecoach Group welcomes Virgin Rail deal
2002-07-22 STG-001

Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 9 August 2002
Rail franchise replacement
2002-08-09 GOA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 3 September 2002
£32 million of new investment for Merseyrail
2002-09-03 SRA-001

Press release
Railtrack PLC ::: 20 September 2002 : 07,00
Return of cash to Shareholders
2002-09-20 RTK-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 1 October 2002
Four invited to submit final bids for Wales and Borders franchise
2002-10-01 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 1 October 2002
Three new bidders shortlisted for Merseyrail
2002-10-01 SRA-002

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 3 October 2002
Immediate benefits for Central Trains passengers from improvements package
2002-10-03 SRA-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 23 October 2002
Company statement
2002-10-23 STG-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 6 November 2002
Preferred bidders announced for Transpennine Express
2002-11-06 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 6 November 2002
SRA announces new approach for South West Trains
2002-11-06 SRA-002

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 6 November 2002
SRA announces new franchise for the west
2002-11-06 SRA-003

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 6 November 2002
Stagecoach Group welcomes new South West Trains franchise deal
2002-11-06 STG-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 12 November 2002
Future for Island Line announced
2002-11-12 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 18 December 2002
SRA welcomes new trains for Scotland / appoints team to oversee replacement of Scotrail franchise
2002-12-18 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 3 February 2003
SRA announces agreement for Merseyrail Electrics
2003-02-03 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 14 March 2003
Four Pre-Qualify for Scottish Franchise
2003-03-14 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 1 April 2003
Three qualify for new Greater Anglia franchise
2003-04-01 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 10 April 2003
Go-Ahead and First to be invited to bid for Thames Trains franchise
2003-04-10 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 15 April 2003
New model contract debuts on Greater Anglia rail franchise
2003-04-15 SRA-001

Statement
GB Railways Group ::: 10 June 2003
Final results, 2002-03
2003-06-10 GBR-001

Press release
GNER ::: 19 June 2003
GNER pleased by omission from rail report
2003-06-19 GNE-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 27 June 2003
Strategic Rail Authority terminates Connex rail franchise
2003-06-27 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 July 2003
SRA enter heads of terms on Central Trains two-year extension
2003-07-08 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 11 July 2003
Three year South West Trains deal signed
2003-07-11 SRA-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 11 July 2003
Stagecoach Group signs new South West Trains deal
2003-07-11 STG-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 28 July 2003
SRA Announce Preferred Bidder For TransPennine Express
2003-07-28 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 1 August 2003
SRA announces preferred bidder for new integrated Wales franchise
2003-08-01 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 28 August 2003
New settlement system goes live across the UK rail network
2003-08-28 ATO-001

Press release
Eurostar ::: 16 September 2003
Prime Minister opens first section of Channel Tunnel Rail Link
2003-09-16 EUR-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 9 October 2003
Two year Central Trains extension
2003-10-09 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 20 October 2003
Wales and Borders franchise signing
2003-10-20 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 29 October 2003
Bids received for Scottish franchise
2003-10-29 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 4 November 2003
Preferred bidder announced for new Thames Trains franchise
2003-11-04 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 8 November 2003
SRA confirms transfer from Connex to South Eastern Trains
2003-11-08 SRA-001

Press release
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

Press release
South Eastern Trains ::: 8 December 2003
South Eastern Trains outlines rail fare rises
2003-12-08 SET-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 10 December 2003
Island Line franchise signed
2003-12-10 SRA-001

Press release
John Laing ::: 12 December 2003
John Laing announces joint venture with GNER
2003-12-12 JLA-001

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

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 23 December 2003
Rail Regulator begins implementation of Network Rail funding decision
2003-12-23 ORR-001

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 6 January 2004
Performance
2004-01-06 MML-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 19 Jan 2004
Railways
2004-01-19 DfT-002

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 29 January 2004
Bids invited for East Coast franchise
2004-01-29 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 13 February 2004
Franchising programme continues apace
2004-02-13 SRA-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 Mar 2004 00:00
Chief Executive and non-executive board members named
2004-03-19 DfT-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 1 April 2004
The future for Britain’s rail passengers: new franchises begin
2004-04-01 SRA-001

Press release
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

Press release
GNER ::: 7 May 2004
Shortlist for new GNER rail franchise
2004-05-07 GNE-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 7 May 2004
Four pre-qualify for InterCity East Coast Franchise
2004-05-07 SRA-001

Press release
Southern ::: 14 May 2004
South Central to Southern – train operator names the changes
2004-05-14 SOU-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 11 June 2004
FirstGroup plc Statement re Award of ScotRail Franchise
2004-06-11 FIR_001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 11 June 2004
Firstgroup plc announced as preferred bidder for new Scottish passenger rail franchise
2004-06-11 SRA-001

Speech (full)
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 29 June 2004
Richard Bowker speech: Railway Forum annual conference
2004-06-29 SRA-001

Press release
Sea Containers ::: 5 July 2004
Sea Containers announces settlement of dispute with U.K. Strategic Rail Authority; Deputy Chief Financial Officer appointed
2004-07-05 SEC-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 20 August 2004
ScotRail franchise signed
2004-08-20 FIR_001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 20 August 2004
New Scottish passenger rail franchise agreement signed
2004-08-20 SRA-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 17 September 2004
Two-year Silverlink trains deal signed
2004-09-17 SRA-001

Press release
GNER ::: 6 October 2004
GNER – ready, willing & best able
2004-10-04 GNE-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 6 October 2004
Detailed bids invited for new InterCity East Coast franchise
2004-10-06 SRA-001

Press release
GB Railfreight ::: 26 November 2004 14:43
GB Railfreight gets the mail moving by rail again
2004-11-26 GBR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 Jan 2005 00:00
Financial agreement sets Scotland's railways on track
2005-01-18 DfT-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 18 January 2005
Next stage in IKF franchising process
2005-01-18 SRA-001

Press release
GNER ::: 22 March 2005
GNER signs new East Coast franchise
2005-03-22 GNE-001

Press release
Sea Containers ::: 22 March 2005
GNER signs new 10 year franchise
2005-03-22 SEC-001

Press release
Strategic Rail Authority ::: 22 March 2005
Biggest deal in European rail history marks East Coast franchise announcement
2005-03-22 SRA-001

Press release
GNER ::: 15 June 2005
GNER to withdraw smoking on trains
2005-06-15 GNE-001

Press release
GNER ::: 14 July 2005
Two minute silence to mark London terrorist incidents
2005-07-14 GNE-001

Press release
First ScotRail ::: 7 October 2005
Smoke free zone as First ScotRail introduces no smoking policy on Caledonian Sleeper
2005-10-07 FSC-001

Press release
First ScotRail ::: 17 October 2005
First ScotRail celebrates birthday with cut in train delays in Fife
2005-10-17 FSC_001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 October 2005 00.00
Central Trains franchise remapping
2005-10-18 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 7 Nov 2005 00:00
Consultation document on South Western franchise published
2005-11-07 DfT-001

Press release
Serco Group ::: 22 November 2005
Serco appointed preferred bidder for £400m Docklands Light Railway service
2005-11-22 SER-001

Press release
Transport for London ::: 22 November 2005
DLR plans for London 2012 Olympics as Serco named preferred bidder for new £400m franchise
2005-11-22 TfL-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 30 November 2005 16:07
Department for Transport announces winner of Integrated Kent franchise
2005-11-30 DfT-001

Press release
Govia ::: 30 November 2005
Department for Transport announces Integrated Kent franchise
2005-11-30 GOV-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 6 December 2005
Network Rail delivers 125mph railway for West Coast Main Line
2005-12-06 NET-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 Dec 2005 00:00
Announcement of the winner of Thameslink/GN franchise
2005-12-13 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 Dec 2005 00:00
Announcement of the winner of Greater Western franchise
2005-12-13 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 Dec 2005 00:00
Pre-qualified bidders for South Western franchise
2005-12-20 DfT-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 32 January 2006
Virgin committed to CrossCountry franchise
2006-01-23 VIR-001

Press release
GNER ::: 24 January 2006
Unique funding deal for GNER improvements
2006-01-24 GNE-001

Press release
GNER ::: 27 January 2006
GNER statement on proposal by Office of Rail Regulation
2006-01-27 GNE-001

Press release
Office of Rail Regulation ::: 27 January 2006
New intercity services proposed for Sunderland and Teesside
2006-01-27 ORR-001

Press release
GNER ::: 13 February 2006
GNER challenges draft ORR ruling
2006-02-13 GNE-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 7 Mar 2006 00:00
Extra trains for the south west
2006-03-07 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 21 March 2006
[Northern Rail franchise review]
2006-03-21 DfT-001

Press release
pteg ::: 21 March 2006
pteg pleased with Northern Rail review outcome
2006-03-21 PTE-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 March 2006
RMT welcomes reprieve for Northern Rail services
2006-03-21 RMT-001

Press release
Northern Rail ::: 22 March 2006
Northern Rail welcomes findings of franchise review
2006-03-22 NOR-001

Press release
GNER ::: 23 March 2006
Statement on rejection of extra services
2006-03-23 GNE-001

Press release
First ScotRail ::: 24 March 2006
Celebrations mark 20th anniversary of reopening of Edinburgh to Bathgate line
2006-03-24 FSC_001

Press release
Southeastern ::: 3 April 2006
Flying start for new Integrated Kent franchise
2006-04-03 SEA-001

Press release
Southeastern ::: 18 April 2006
Southeastern completes its executive team and welcomes high-speed train experts
2006-04-18 SEA-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Jun 2006 00:00
Extra rail services for the West Midlands proposed
2006-06-08 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Jun 2006 00:00
Extra rail services for the East Midlands proposed
2006-06-08 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Jun 2006 00:00
Consultations launched for three new rail franchises
2006-06-08 DfT-003

Press release
Sea Containers ::: 25 July 2006
Sea Containers announces management change: Christopher Garnett steps down as Senior Vice President - Rail and as CEO of GNER subsidiary
2006-07-25 SEC-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 Sep 2006 00:00
Department for Transport announces pre-qualified bidders for 3 new franchises
2006-09-19 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 22 Sep 2006 00:00
Department for Transport announces winner of South Western franchise
2006-09-22 DfT-001

Press release
Sea Containers ::: 15 December 2006
GNER enters into new management agreement with Department for Transport to operate Intercity East Coast Mainline
2006-12-15 SEC-001

Press release
GNER ::: 22 January 2007
1.6 million extra seats on GNER as Leeds-London goes half-hourly
2007-01-22 GNE-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 4 February 2007
Passengers to benefit from start of new era at South West Trains franchise
2007-02-04 STG-002

Press release
GNER ::: 19 February 2007
GNER selects Atos Origin to provide and support an internet retailing system for rail tickets
2007-02-19 GNE-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 Feb 2007 09:50
Stock Exchange statement - Department for Transport announces pre-qualified bidders for Intercity East Coast franchise
2007-02-20 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Mar 2007 09:30
New trains programme begins
2007-03-08 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Mar 2007 09:31
Bidders for Inter City East Coast rail franchise invited to tender
2007-03-08 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 Apr 2007 07:01
More trains arriving on busy rail routes
2007-04-04 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 Apr 2007 08:37
More trains arriving on busy rail routes - Amended version
2007-04-04 DfT-002

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 6 April 2007
Virgin and Stagecoach team up with GNER for East Coast Rail bid
2007-04-06 STG-001

Press release
GNER ::: 21 May 2007
GNER launches best-ever Leeds-London rail service
2007-05-21 GNE-001

Press release
National Express Group plc ::: 06 Jun 2007
NX submits bid for Inter City East Coast Franchise
2007-06-06 NXG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 Jun 2007 07:03
Agreement signed to amend Gatwick Express and Southern franchises
2007-06-19 DfT-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 20 June 2007
Virgin Trains timetable boost for Chester
2007-06-20 VIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 June 2007
Department for Transport announces winner of West Midlands franchise
2007-06-21 DfT-001

Press release
Govia ::: 21 June 2007
Improvements on the way for passengers as Govia wins the West Midlands rail franchise
2007-06-21 GOV-001

Press release
Govia ::: 21 June 2007
Improvements on the way for passengers as Govia wins the West Midlands rail franchise
2007-06-21 LON-001

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

Press release
GNER ::: 28 June 2007
GNER welcomes progress on East Coast rail route strategy
2007-06-28 GNE-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 Jul 2007 10:29
Transport for London given ability to propose changes to inner suburban rail services
2007-07-18 DfT-001

Press release
GNER ::: 8 August 2007
GNER “bowled over� by success of Leeds-London half-hourly service
2007-08-08 GNE-001

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

Press release
GNER ::: 14 August 2007
New East Coast rail franchise: GNER statement
2007-08-14 GNE-001

Press release
Sea Containers ::: 14 August 2007
Sea Containers disappointed by government decision on East Coast rail line
2007-08-14 SEC-001

Press release
Eurostar ::: 04 September 2007
Eurostar achieves record-breaking run between Paris and London
2007-09-04 EUR-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 10 Sep 2007
Stagecoach extends megatrain.com budget rail network
2007-09-10 STG-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 27 Sep 2007
East Midlands Trains top team announced
2007-09-27 STG-001

Press release
Southeastern ::: 2 October 2007
Hitachi unveils 'Bullet Train' at new Ashford depot
2007-10-02 SEA-001

Press release
East Midlands Trains ::: 11 November 2007
East Midlands Trains celebrates launch
2007-11-11 EMT-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 12 Nov 2007
Stagecoach pledge to passengers as East Midlands rail franchise begins
2007-11-12 STG-001

Press release
East Midlands Trains ::: 20 November 2007
£18m investment to rebuild Derby train station
2007-11-20 EMT-001

Press release
GNER ::: 3 December 2007
New GNER website makes ticket buying easier for millions of rail passengers
2007-12-03 GNE-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 10 Dec 2007
Stagecoach extends budget rail service megatrain.com to East Midlands Trains
2007-12-10 STG-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 20 February 2008
Wrexham set to join Virgin Trains network
2008-02-20 VIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 Feb 2008 07:39
Improving performance on First Great Western
2008-02-26 DfT-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 3 April 2008
Scot Rail franchise extension agreed
2008-04-03 TSC-001

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

Press release/Stock exchange announcement
Department for Transport ::: 20 August 2008
[[South Central franchise]]
2008-08-20 DfT-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 Dec 2008 00:04
Winter timetable sees thousands more seats introduced
2008-12-08 DfT-001

Press release
East Midlands Trains ::: 17 December 2008
Robin Hood dispatches Mansfield’s first Sunday train service since the 1960s
2008-12-17 EMT-001

Press release
East Midlands Trains ::: 18 December 2008
New hourly trains link Derby and Nottingham with the Dales and Matlock
2008-12-18 EMT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 Jan 2009 14:32
Commuters urged to claim for week of train strain
2009-01-09 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 Jan 2009 11:38
Ministers protect ticket office hours
2009-01-13 DfT-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 21 January 2009
ATOC comments on Guardian article rail firms ask for state help
2009-01-21 ATO-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 4 February 2009
South West Trains cost review update and further job reduction proposals
2009-02-04 STG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 Apr 2009 07:01
East Anglian rail service improvements
2009-04-02 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 Apr 2009 15:11
East Anglian Rail Service improvements - Correction
2009-04-02 DfT-002

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 9 April 2009
Virgin Trains statement: Shrewsbury service proposal
2009-04-09 VIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 May 2009
Transport Direct welcomes 50 millionth user
2009-05-26 DfT-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 26 May 2009 14.00
Blackfriars station re-development worth a bundle
2009-05-26 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 28 May 2009 09.00
Start planning early for increased demand says rail industry
2009-05-28 NET-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 1 June 2009 09.00
Network Rail delivers better planned improvement work
2009-06-01 NET-001

Press release
Southeastern ::: 1 June 2009
New high speed preview services announced
2009-06-01 SEA-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 09 Jun 2009 07:02
More frequent and more secure rail services for London and the South East
2009-06-09 DfT-001

Press release
RMT ::: 9 June 2009
RMT blasts wasted opportunity to bring South Central trains under public ownership
2009-06-09 RMT-001

Press release
National Express Group ::: 1 July 2009
National Express East Coast
2009-07-01 NXG-001

Press release
National Express Group ::: 1 July 2009
National Express Group PLC Pre Close Statement
2009-07-01 NXG-002

Press release
South West Trains ::: 22 July 2009
New Managing Director at South West Trains
2009-07-22 SWT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 Sep 2009 08:57
Rail passengers encouraged to get on their bike
2009-09-28 DfT-001

Press release
National Express Group ::: 22 October 2009
Interim Management Statement
2009-10-22 NXG-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 31 October 2009
Reform of rail franchises needed to do more for passengers and taxpayers
2009-10-31 ATO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 Nov 2009 15:46
East Coast Main Line company pledges to improve services and invest for the future
2009-11-13 DfT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 13 November 2009
East Coast Main Line company pledges to improve services and invest for the future
2009-11-13 EAS-001

Press release
National Express Group ::: 13 November 2009
A statement from the National Express Group - East Coast franchise handover
2009-11-13 NXG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 Nov 2009 07:00
£50m makeover launched as ‘Station Champions’ report calls for improvements for passengers
2009-11-17 DfT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 11 December 2009
East Coast plans bigger and better First Class service
2009-12-11 EAS-001

Press release
Southeastern ::: 14 December 2009
Gordon Brown prime minister officially launches high speed train service
2009-12-14 SEA-001

Press release
East Midlands Trains ::: 21 December 2009
Passengers benefiting from lower East Midlands Trains fares in 2010
2009-12-21 EMT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 Jan 2010 00:01
Franchise extension kick starts faster, more frequent journeys between London and Midlands
2010-01-15 DfT-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 Jan 2010 09:25
Faster, more frequent journeys for East Coast Main Line
2010-01-21 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 Jan 2010 09:26
Better services planned for Greater Anglia rail users
2010-01-21 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 Jan 2010 09:28
Better services planned for Essex Thameside rail users
2010-01-21 DfT-003

Press release
East Coast ::: 11 February 2010
East Coast appoints new customer service director
2010-02-11 EAS-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 3 March 2010
Train travel grows at airlines’ expense
2010-03-03 EAS-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 14 June 2010
Better value for money rail inquiry asked for early initial report
2010-06-14 DfT-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 17 June 2010
Rail franchising
2010-06-17 DfT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 17 June 2010
Changes to East Coast Eureka! timetable proposals
2010-06-17 EAS-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 6 July 2010
Rolling Stock
2010-07-06 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 8 July 2010
National Rail Conference
2010-07-08 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 22 Jul 2010 10:00
Shaping the future of rail franchising
2010-07-22 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 22 July 2010
Rail franchising
2010-07-22 DfT-002

Press release
East Coast ::: 11 August 2010
East Coast asked to commission new 11-car Pendolino train
2010-08-11 EAS-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 15 September 2010
Management changes at East Coast
2010-09-15 EAS-001

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 7 October 2010
Alliance’s Ian Yeowart to speak at the Future of Rail Conference 2010
2010-10-07 ALL-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 4 November 2010
Directly Operated Railways publishes first annual report
2010-11-04 EAS-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 Nov 2010 15:41
Top up expansion makes journeys easier for rail users
2010-11-12 DfT-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 25 November 2010
Rail investment
2010-11-25 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 25 November 2010
Rail investment: plans for rail infrastructure and rolling stock
2010-11-25 DfT-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 7 December 2010
Rail Industry Review
2010-12-07 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 7 Dec 2010 12:08
Government targets £1bn savings from rail industry reform
2010-12-07 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 January 2011 11:20
New franchises to provide better services for passengers
2011-01-19 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 19 January 2011
Rail franchise reform
2011-01-19 DfT-002

Press release
ATOC ::: 20 January 2011
ATOC responds to Government policy statement on franchising
2011-01-20 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 9 March 2011
Fundamental reform of rail industry needed – ATOC says in new paper
2011-03-09 ATO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 April 2011
New operator sought for Greater Anglia rail services
2011-04-26 DfT-001

Press release
Office of Rail Regulation ::: 19 May 2011
Efficiency savings the key to substantial rail industry growth
2011-05-19 ORR-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 28 July 2011
Relaunched East Coast rail route is a first class success
2011-07-28 EAS-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 5 August 2011
New franchising programme
2011-08-05 DfT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 19 September 2011
DOR publishes second annual report and financial results
2011-09-19 EAS-001

Press release
South West Trains ::: 5 October 2011
South West Trains Managing Director to retire
2011-10-05 SWT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 20 October 2011
Directly Operated Railways chairman
2011-10-20 EAS-001

Stock Market statement
Department for Transport ::: 27 October 2011 [[07.00]]
Rail franchising
2011-10-27 DfT-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 16 February 2012
Have your say on the Essex Thameside rail franchise
2012-02-17 DfT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 23 February 2012
First class success story as thousands upgrade on East Coast trains
2012-02-23 EAS-001

Document
Department for Transport ::: 1 March 2012
Rail franchising timetable, 1 March 2012
2012-03-01 DfT-001

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

Press release
Network Rail ::: Tuesday 06 Mar 2012 13:41
Alliance agreements signal way to savings and improvements
2012-03-06 NET-001

Press release
RMT ::: 7 March 2012
RMT warns of 'return of Railtrack' as Government prepares to unleash railways plan
2012-03-07 RMT-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 8 March 2012
Rail Reform command paper oral statement
2012-03-08 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 March 2012
Bidders to oversee improvements on rail franchises announced
2012-03-29 DfT-001

Press release
Govia ::: 29 March 2012
Govia shortlisted to bid for Thameslink franchise
2012-03-29 GOV-001

Speech (full)
ATOC ::: 16 April 2012
Government must act now to reform rail franchises
2012-04-16 ATO-001

Press release
Northern ::: 9 May 2012
Franchise Continuation for Northern Rail
2012-05-09 NOR-001

Press release
South Yorkshire ITA ::: 7 June 2012
Call for rail devolution in the north
2012-06-07 SYP-001

Written answer
Department for Transport ::: 14 June 2012
Railway Stations [[ticket office reductions]]
2012-06-14 DfT-001

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

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 21 June 2012
Rail improvements on track for the North
2012-06-21 TSC-001

Oral statement
Transport Scotland ::: 21 June 2012
Rail Statement
2012-06-21 TSC-002

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 27 July 2012 11:00
New Great Western franchise to deliver new express trains
2012-07-27 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 August 2012
New operator for West Coast rail passengers
2012-08-15 DfT-001

Press release
FirstGroup plc ::: Embargoed until 7:00am on 15 August 2012
FirstGroup welcomes award of Intercity West Coast rail franchise
2012-08-15 FIR-001

Presentation
FirstGroup plc ::: 15 August 2012
FirstGroup: Intercity West Coast presentation
2012-08-15 FIR-002

Stock Exchange announcement
Stagecoach Group plc ::: 15 August 2012 07:02
West Coast rail franchise
2012-08-15 STG-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 15 August 2012
DfT announcement for new Intercity West Coast franchise
2012-08-15 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 15 August 2012
Press Statement: from Sir Richard Branson, Founder Virgin Group
2012-08-15 VIR-002

Written statement
FirstGroup plc ::: 16 August 2012
InterCity West Coast rail franchise: your questions answered
2012-08-16 FIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail group ::: 22 August 2012
Celebrities back ‘Keep Virgin Trains’ e-petition as it passes 36,000 signature mark
2012-08-22 VIR-001

Letter
House of Commons Transport Committee ::: 23 August 2012
West Coast rail franchise
2012-08-23 TCO-001

Press release
Virgin Rail group ::: 24 August 2012
Concern mounts over transfer of West Coast rail franchise as 100,000 people ask for review
2012-08-24 VIR-001

ePetition text
HM Government ::: 25 August 2012
Reconsider West Coast Mainline franchise decision
2012-08-25 HMG-001

Written statement
FirstGroup plc ::: Tuesday 28 August 2012
Statement re: InterCity West Coast Franchise Award
2012-08-28 FIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail group ::: Tuesday 28 August 2012
Virgin Trains Limited commences Court proceedings in respect of West Coast Main Line franchise award
2012-08-28 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 30 August 2012
FirstGroup’s criticism of West Coast Performance
2012-08-30 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 30 August 2012
Virgin challenges First Group on West Coast Bid promises
2012-08-30 VIR-002

Letter
Virgin Rail Group ::: 2 September 2012
Sir Richard Branson letter to Financial Times
2012-09-02 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 2 September 2012
Virgin Trains: Concerns were expressed on West Coast Bid process over three years
2012-09-02 VIR-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 3 September 2012
Rail Franchising
2012-09-03 DfT-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 3 September 2012
Virgin Trains responds to FirstGroup’s proposals for West Coast
2012-09-03 VIR-001

Press release
Virgin Rail Group ::: 4 September 2012 17:44
Virgin Trains welcomes Transport Select Committee hearing on West Coast franchise competition
2012-09-04 VIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 September 2012
Additional service from Uckfield to London Bridge for commuters
2012-09-17 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 September 2012
Passenger benefits secured through ticket office decision
2012-09-17 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 October 2012
West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled
2012-10-03 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 October 2012
West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled - update
2012-10-03 DfT-002

Press release
FirstGroup ::: Wednesday 3 October 2012
FirstGroup statement re: InterCity West Coast Franchise
2012-10-03 FIR-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: Wednesday 3 October 2012
InterCity West Coast Franchise
2012-10-03 VIR-001

Letter
House of Commons Transport Committee ::: 5 October 2012
[West Coast rail franchise]
2012-10-05 TCO-001

Hansard (debates)
House of Lords ::: 10 October 2012 15.34
Railways: Franchises
2012-10-10 PAR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
Department for Transport to negotiate with Virgin on temporary operation of West Coast rail services
2012-10-15 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
West Coast Main Line
2012-10-15 DfT-002

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
West Coast Main Line
2012-10-15 DfT-003

Letter
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
Text of letter from the Secretary of State to Sam Laidlaw
2012-10-15 DfT-004

Letter
Department for Transport ::: 15 October 2012
Text of letter from the Secretary of State to Richard Brown
2012-10-15 DfT-005

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 15 October 2012
[Statement]
2012-10-15 FIR-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 29 October 2012
Statement on West Coast Main Line and Franchising
2012-10-29 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 October 2012
West Coast Main Line: Laidlaw Inquiry interim findings
2012-10-29 DfT-002

Document
Department for Transport ::: 29 October 2012
The Laidlaw Inquiry into the InterCity West Coast Franchise - Interim report
2012-10-29 DfT-003

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 29 October 2012
FirstGroup statement on DfT's preliminary findings
2012-10-29 FIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 27 November 2012
Widespread support for greater rail devolution
2012-11-27 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 6 December 2012
West Coast Main Line: final report of the Laidlaw inquiry
2012-12-06 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 6 December 2012
Virgin Trains to run improved West Coast services
2012-12-06 DfT-002

Oral statement (Hansard)
Department for Transport ::: 6 Dec 2012 : Column 1018
West Coast Rail Franchise
2012-12-06 DfT-003

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 6 December 2012
Response to the report of the Laidlaw inquiry
2012-12-06 DfT-004

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 6 December 2012
Rail franchise on right track
2012-12-06 TSC-001

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 7 December 2012
Lessons from cancelling the Intercity West Coast franchise competition
2012-12-07 NAO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 December 2012 07:00
Government secures free travel for London Midland passengers
2012-12-20 DfT-001

Press release
Govia ::: 20 December 2012
New passenger benefits package marks extension of London Midland franchise
2012-12-20 LON-001

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

Press release
ATOC ::: 8 January 2013
Rail industry strategic plan published
2013-01-08 ATO-001

Press release
Network Rail ::: 8 January 2013
Rail industry plan lays foundations for the future
2013-01-08 NET-007

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 8 January 2013
Industry strategic business plans
2013-01-08 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 January 2013
Government's rail strategy receives independent endorsement: Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme
2013-01-10 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 10 January 2013
Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme
2013-01-10 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 January 2013
Peter Wilkinson appointed DfT interim franchising director
2013-01-25 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 31 January 2013
Announcing the decision about 3 live rail franchise competitions.
2013-01-31 DfT-001

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

Press release
Three Conservative MPs ::: 31 January 2013
Press release from Karen Lumley MP (Redditch), Karl McCartney MP (Lincoln) and Iain Stewart MP (Milton Keynes South), members of the Transport Select Committee.
2013-01-31 MPS-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 4 February 2013
Waterloo Station
2013-02-04 DfT-001

Press release
::: 19 February 2013
Rail Delivery Group enhances leadership role with appointment of Director-General
2013-02-19 NET-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 19 February 2013
Formalisation of the RDG
2013-02-19 RDG-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 4 March 2013
East Coast on track for first class success
2013-03-04 EAS-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2013 07:00
Fresh start for franchising
2013-03-26 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2013
Rail franchising
2013-03-26 DfT-002

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2013
A statement about the refranchising programme and future of our railways
2013-03-26 DfT-003

Press release
East Coast ::: 26 March 2013
East Coast franchise: statement for publication or broadcast
2013-03-26 EAS-001

Press release
London Midland ::: 26 March 2013
London Midland franchise extended to 2017
2013-03-26 LON-001

Press release
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

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 26 Mar 2013
Rail franchising
2013-03-26 STG-001

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

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 18 April 2013
RDG emphasises the importance of an efficient railway
2013-04-18 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 April 2013
Franchise Advisory Panel members named
2013-04-25 DfT-002

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 30 April 2013
Speech for Railtex exhibition
2013-04-30 DfT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 3 May 2013
East Coast to trial alcohol ban on north east service
2013-05-03 EAS-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 May 2013
Essex rail contract agreement
2013-05-17 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 22 May 2013
UK Rail Opportunities Day
2013-05-22 DfT-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 28 June 2013
Caledonian Sleeper franchise
2013-06-28 TSC-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 1 July 2013
Pre-Qualification for Caledonian Sleeper franchise competition
2013-07-01 FIR-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 9 July 2013
20 years since rail privatisation
2013-07-09 DfT-004

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 July 2013
Rail franchising
2013-07-11 DfT-001

Statement
Department for Transport ::: 11 July 2013
Government’s response to the Brown Review of the rail franchising.
2013-07-11 DfT-002

Press release
East Coast ::: 1 August 2013
Trial alcohol ban on East Coast rail service extended
2013-08-01 EAS-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 September 2013
Government backs raft of schemes to improve ticketing
2013-09-19 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 September 2013
Essex Thameside and Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern invitations to tender published
2013-09-26 DfT-003

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 October 2013
Franchising deal to boost services on Great Western Main Line
2013-10-03 DfT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 8 October 2013
Directly Operated Railways publishes financial results for 2012/13
2013-10-08 EAS-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 25 October 2013
Intercity East Coast franchise competition
2013-10-25 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 October 2013
Transforming rail travel on the East Coast
2013-10-25 DfT-002

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 25 October 2013
Rail industry responds to East Coast prospectus
2013-10-25 RDG-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 12 November 2013
Rail growth through competition: the success of the UK model
2013-11-12 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 November 2013
Boost for high speed rail services to Sandwich and Deal
2013-11-13 DfT-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 19 November 2013
Rail franchise plans unveiled
2013-11-19 TSC-001

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

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 17 December 2013
ONS decision on the classification of Network Rail
2013-12-17 DfT-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 17 December 2013
Transport Infrastructure
2013-12-17 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 January 2014
Shortlist for new InterCity East Coast rail services
2014-01-17 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 17 January 2014
Rail franchising: InterCity East Coast
2014-01-17 DfT-002

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 17 January 2014
Rail industry responds to East Coast shortlist
2014-01-17 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 February 2014
Passengers on track to receive multi-billion pound improvements to services
2014-02-18 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 24 February 2014
Rail franchising: Thameslink Great Northern
2014-02-24 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 26 February 2014
Rail review update
2014-02-26 DfT-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 5 March 2014
First Class travel reaches new record levels
2014-03-05 EAS-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 April 2014
Electric trains to boost rail services in the north west
2014-04-02 DfT-002

Press release
TSSA ::: 7 April 2014
Rail unions seek Judicial Review over East Coast franchise
2014-04-07 TSS-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 9 April 2014
Alcohol ban to make travel safer on Scotland’s east coast
2014-04-09 EAS-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 10 April 2014
‘Rail industry needs a shift in mindset to meet future challenges’, says RDG chairman
2014-04-10 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 16 April 2014
Better services for passengers on the Greater Anglia franchise
2014-04-16 DfT-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 28 April 2014
Rail franchising: Greater Anglia
2014-04-28 DfT-002

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 15 May 2014
Rail Delivery Group launches review of track access charges
2014-05-15 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 May 2014
New rail franchising deal set to transform passenger services across London and south east
2014-05-23 DfT-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 23 May 2014
Thameslink Southern and Great Northern Rail franchise announcement
2014-05-23 FIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 27 May 2014
Have your say on the Great Western rail franchise
2014-05-27 DfT-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 28 May 2014
Statement re: Caledonian Sleeper services
2014-05-28 FIR-001

Press release
Serco Group ::: 28 May 2014
Serco selected to run new Caledonian Sleeper franchise
2014-05-28 SER-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 28 May 2014
Exciting new Sleeper contract unveiled
2014-05-28 TSC-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 9 June 2014
Rail franchising: Northern and Transpennine Express
2014-06-09 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 June 2014
Government consults on the future of rail services in the north
2014-06-09 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 June 2014
Rail passengers on track for better services after DfT ink deal with Govia
2014-06-12 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 12 June 2014
Rail franchising: Thameslink Southern Great Northern
2014-06-12 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 June 2014
Better journeys for passengers on the West Coast Main Line
2014-06-19 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 19 June 2014
Rail franchising: InterCity West Coast
2014-06-19 DfT-002

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

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 30 June 2014
Rail franchising: Stephen Hammond's statement on Essex Thameside
2014-06-30 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 30 June 2014
Rail franchising: Baroness Kramer's statement on Essex Thameside
2014-06-30 DfT-002

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 30 June 2014
Britain’s rail travel habits revealed
2014-06-30 RDG-001

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

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 9 July 2014
Procuring new trains
2014-07-09 NAO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 16 July 2014
Government signs deal to improve rail services across London and Essex
2014-07-16 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 16 July 2014
Rail franchising: 16 July 2014
2014-07-16 DfT-003

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 August 2014
Shortlist for Northern and TransPennine Express rail operators revealed
2014-08-19 DfT-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 3 September 2014
Rail investment strategy: South West Trains
2014-09-03 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 September 2014
Passengers to benefit from £210 million boost to UK’s busiest commuter network
2014-09-03 DfT-002

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

Press release
Directly Operated Railways ::: 9 September 2014
Directly Operated Railways publishes financial results for 2013/14
2014-09-09 DOR-001

Press release
East Coast ::: 9 September 2014
Directly Operated Railways publishes financial results for 2013/14
2014-09-09 EAS-001

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

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 11 September 2014
Rail franchising: South Eastern direct award
2014-09-11 DfT-002

Letter
Department for Transport ::: 11 September 2014
Letter to Southeastern passengers
2014-09-11 DfT-003

Press release
Govia Thameslink Railway ::: 14 September 2014
Welcome to Thameslink and Great Northern
2014-09-14 GTR-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 15 September 2014
New rail franchise to transform London’s busiest routes
2014-09-15 DfT-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 8 October 2014
New deal to transform rail services
2014-10-08 TSC-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 14 October 2014
Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations regulations
2014-10-14 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 24 October 2014
Demand for rail travel outpaces growth in economy and employment
2014-10-24 RDG-001

Press release
Serco Group ::: 30 October 2014
Serco appoints Managing Director to run the iconic Caledonian Sleeper franchise
2014-10-30 SER-001

Written statement (Hansard)
Department for Transport ::: 10 November 2014
Better journeys for east London and Essex passengers as c2c franchise starts
2014-11-10 DfT-002

Press release
RMT ::: 10 November 2014
RMT warns of threat to Caledonian Sleeper as SERCO shares go into freefall
2014-11-10 RMT-001

Press release
National Express Group ::: 12 November 2014
c2c makes new promises to local rail passengers
2014-11-12 NXG-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 19 November 2014
Stations plan on track
2014-11-19 TSC-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 27 November 2014
More seats, more services and new trains for East Coast passengers
2014-11-27 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 27 November 2014
Rail franchising 27 November 2014
2014-11-27 DfT-002

Press release
Directly Operated Railways ::: 27 November 2014
Statement from DOR regarding new East Coast franchise
2014-11-27 DOR-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 27 November 2014
Intercity East Coast franchise competition
2014-11-27 FIR-001

Press release
Inter City Railways ::: 27 November 2014
Stagecoach-Virgin company awarded Intercity East Coast rail franchise
2014-11-27 ICR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 December 2014
Norwich in Ninety is backed by government
2014-12-02 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 December 2014
Passengers in East Anglia consulted on rail services
2014-12-09 DfT-001

Press release
Serco Group ::: 9 December 2014
Serco appoints Ian Smith Design as interior designer for the iconic Caledonian Sleeper service
2014-12-09 SER-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 December 2014
New East Coast Mainline franchise confirmed
2014-12-10 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 10 December 2014
Rail franchising: InterCity East Coast
2014-12-10 DfT-002

Press release
Serco Group ::: 16 December 2014
Award winning luxury fashion label to design uniforms for the Caledonian Sleeper
2014-12-16 SER-001

Press release
Serco Group ::: 26 January 2015
Caledonian Sleeper White Stag unveiled to launch new website
2015-01-26 SER-001

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

Press release
Labour Party ::: 7 February 2015
Stagecoach/Virgin consortium given chance to resolve limited competition concerns arising from the East Coast rail franchise award
2015-02-07 LAB-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 11 February 2015
The railway of the future
2015-02-11 DfT-001

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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 11 February 2015
Full speed ahead for rail strategy
2015-02-11 DfT-004

Press release
Alstom ::: 12 February 2015
A 15-year contract worth €125 million
2015-02-12 ALS-001

Press release
Serco Group ::: 12 February 2015
Brand new Caledonian Sleeper trains from 2018
2015-02-12 SER-001

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

Press release
Office of Rail Regulation ::: 16 February 2015
Rail regulator publishes industry financials report for 2013-14
2015-02-16 ORR-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 17 February 2015
Growth in leisure rail travel as Britain’s economy gets stronger
2015-02-17 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 February 2015
New East Anglia franchise competition begins
2015-02-19 DfT-001

Press release
Competition and Markets Authority ::: 20 February 2015
CMA to look in detail at Stagecoach proposed undertakings
2015-02-20 COM-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 27 February 2015
Transformation of rail travel in the north
2015-02-27 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 27 February 2015
Transforming the north’s railway
2015-02-27 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 March 2015
New East Coast franchise starts
2015-03-02 DfT-001

Press release
Virgin Trains East Coast ::: 2 March 2015 12.34
Virgin Trains East Coast launches Customers and Communities Fund
2015-03-02 VTE-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 10 March 2015
New London-Edinburgh rail plans revealed
2015-03-10 FIR-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 12 March 2015
Scotland on track for new trains
2015-03-12 TSC-001

Press release
Competition and Markets Authority ::: 13 March 2015
CMA consults on InterCity East Coast undertakings
2015-03-13 COM-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 17 March 2015
Future Railway: launch of the Train Operator Competition
2015-03-17 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 March 2015
Better journeys for passengers on TransPennine Express
2015-03-20 DfT-003

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 March 2015
Rail franchising 20 March 2015
2015-03-20 DfT-004

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 20 March 2015
Statement re: First Transpennine Express
2015-03-20 FIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 March 2015
New deal for rail passengers in west of England and Wales
2015-03-23 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 23 March 2015
Rail franchising: Great Western
2015-03-23 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 March 2015
Transport Secretary sees plans for investment in Cornwall
2015-03-23 DfT-004

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

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 23 March 2015
Statement re: First Great Western franchise award
2015-03-23 FIR-001

Press release
First Great Western ::: 23 March 2015
New and more frequent trains for Thames Valley customers deliver more seats, as First Great Western agrees 3.5 year franchise deal
2015-03-23 FIR-002

Press release
Hitachi Rail Europe ::: 23 March 2015
Hitachi Rail Europe named as FirstGroup's preferred supplier to provide fleet of new AT300 trains for the South West
2015-03-23 HIT-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 23 March 2015 12.00
Dream overhaul for iconic Sleeper service
2015-03-23 TSC-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 29 March 2014
New ScotRail franchise fares deals to boost growth
2015-03-29 TSC-001

Press release
Caledonian Sleeper ::: 31 March 2015
All change for the new Caledonian Sleeper
2015-03-31 CAL-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 1 April 2014
Abellio launch new ScotRail franchise with £1million ticket giveaway
2015-04-01 TSC-001

Press release
Abellio ::: 28 April 2015
New ScotRail team to transform Scotland’s railway for passengers
2015-04-28 ABB-001

Press release
Transport Scotland ::: 28 April 2015
New ScotRail Alliance team to transform Scotland’s railway for passengers
2015-04-28 SCO-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 2 June 2015
Rail franchising: East Anglia, 2 June 2015
2015-06-02 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 June 2015
Shortlist for East Anglia franchise announced
2015-06-02 DfT-002

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 2 June 2015
East Anglia rail franchise
2015-06-02 STG-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 7 July 2015
South West Trains franchise
2015-07-07 STG-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 8 July 2015
Department for Transport rail franchise schedule
2015-07-08 STG-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 9 July 2015
Modernising the passenger relationship
2015-07-09 DfT-001

Press release
Caledonian Sleeper ::: 25 July 2015
Fashion figures arrive for festival in Scottish capital
2015-07-25 CAL-001

Press release
Eversholt Rail Group ::: 30 July 2015
Eversholt Rail to finance new trains for First Great Western
2015-07-30 EVE-001

Press release
First Great Western ::: 30 July 2015
New fleet of trains to bring better journeys to the south west
2015-07-30 FGW-001

Press release
Hitachi Rail Group ::: 30 July 2015
New high speed trains confirmed for the South West
2015-07-30 HIT-001

Press release
Peninsula Rail Task Force ::: 30 July 2015
New train services in South West
2015-07-30 PEN-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 August 2015
Government starts sale of its investment in King’s Cross Central development
2015-08-17 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 September 2015
New proposals for Isle of Wight rail services announced
2015-09-11 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 16 September 2015
Better journeys for East Midlands rail passengers as government confirms new deal
2015-09-16 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 16 September 2015
Rail franchising: East Midlands direct award
2015-09-16 DfT-002

Press release
Abellio ::: 17 September 2015
Abellio/Stagecoach consortium shortlisted for East Anglia franchise
2015-09-17 ABB-001

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

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 17 September 2015
Rail franchising: East Anglia invitation to tender
2015-09-17 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 September 2015
Transport Secretary hails Birmingham New Street station transformation
2015-09-18 DfT-001

Press release
Virgin Trains East Coast ::: 25 September 2015 : 14.39
Virgin Trains to launch new service from Sunderland
2015-09-25 VTE-001

Guidance
Department for Transport ::: 28 September 2015
Rail franchising PQQ passport: documentation
2015-09-28 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 October 2015
Transport Secretary and East Midlands Trains mark new era for customers as £13 million investment programme gets underway
2015-10-19 DfT-001

Press release
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

Press release
Porterbrook ::: 2 November 2015
Porterbrook invests in additional Class 387 emus
2015-11-02 POR-001

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 24 November 2015
Reform of the rail franchising programme
2015-11-24 NAO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 December 2015
New contract to make journeys better for West Midlands rail passengers
2015-12-03 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 3 December 2015
Rail franchising: West Midlands
2015-12-03 DfT-002

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 3 December 2015
Investing in Welsh transport
2015-12-03 DfT-004

Press release
The Go-Ahead Group ::: 3 December 2015
London Midland awarded new contract to continue operation of train services
2015-12-03 GOA-001

Press release
London Midland ::: 3 December 2015 07.06
London Midland welcomes new contract award
2015-12-03 LON-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 9 December 2015
Rail franchising: Northern and TransPennine Express franchises
2015-12-09 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 9 December 2015
Massive boost to rail services brings Northern Powerhouse to life
2015-12-09 DfT-002

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

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

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

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 December 2015
Ministerial appointment: Robert Goodwill
2015-12-09 DfT-007

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 9 December 2015
Franchising update
2015-12-09 STG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 December 2015
Milestone for Northern Powerhouse as UK’s first tram train unveiled in Sheffield
2015-12-10 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 15 December 2015
Rail franchising: pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) passport award
2015-12-15 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 December 2015
Passengers asked for views on next West Midlands rail franchise
2015-12-15 DfT-002

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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 26 January 2016
The death of the tangerine ticket
2016-01-26 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 2 February 2016
Leading change in the rail industry
2016-02-02 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 February 2016
Two companies shortlisted to compete for the next South Western rail franchise
2016-02-04 DfT-001

Written statement
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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 24 February 2016
George Bradshaw address 2016
2016-02-24 DfT-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 7 April 2016
Three companies shortlisted to compete for the next West Midlands franchise
2016-04-07 DfT-001

Press release
RMT ::: 4 May 2016
RMT warns of new threat to UK rail jobs and services as Deutsche Bahn opens door to speculators
2016-05-04 RMT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 May 2016
InterCity West Coast franchise
2016-05-10 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 12 May 2016
New East Coast services - RDG responds
2016-05-12 RDG-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 19 May 2016
Queen’s Speech debate: transport and infrastructure (edited version)
2016-05-19 DfT-002

Speech (full)
Hansard (Commons) ::: 19 May 2016
Queen’s Speech debate: transport and infrastructure
2016-05-19 HAN-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 26 May 2016
Rail franchising 26 May 2016
2016-05-26 DfT-003

Press release
RMT ::: 27 May 2016
New train contract will allow Govia Thameslink Railway to inflict 9000 more train cancellations on their passengers
2016-05-27 RMT-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 16 June 2016
FirstGroup statement re: South Western rail franchise competition
2016-06-16 FIR-001

Press release
MTR ::: 16 June 2016
FirstGroup/MTR joint venture to bid for South Western franchise
2016-06-16 MTR-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 28 June 2016
Investment in infrastructure is now even more important
2016-06-28 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 July 2016
Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the South Western network
2016-07-04 DfT-001

Letter
Department for Transport ::: 4 August 2016
Rail regulation: Network Rail’s outputs and funding for 2019 to 2024
2016-08-04 DfT-001

Press release
Abellio ::: 10 August 2016
Abellio selected as preferred bidder for East Anglia rail franchise
2016-08-10 ABB-001

Press release
Bombardier ::: 10 August 2016
Bombardier named preferred bidder to supply rolling stock for UK’s East Anglia franchise
2016-08-10 BOM-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 August 2016
Better journeys for rail passengers and boost for Derby train industry as new East Anglia franchise announced
2016-08-10 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 August 2016
Better journeys for rail passengers and boost for Derby train industry as new East Anglia franchise announced [corrected]
2016-08-10 DfT-002

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 10 August 2016
Statement re East Anglia franchise competition
2016-08-10 FIR-001

Press release
Abellio ::: 24 August 2016
Abellio confirmed as new East Anglia franchise operator by Department for Transport
2016-08-24 ABB-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 August 2016
Government announces £20 million fund for new railway stations
2016-08-26 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 30 August 2016
Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the West Midlands
2016-08-30 DfT-001

Press release
Campaign for Better Transport/Association of British Commuters ::: 1 September 2016
Passenger campaigners respond to Government's Southern rail announcement
2016-09-01 CBT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 September 2016
Package of measures announced to help improve resilience of Southern network
2016-09-01 DfT-001

Press release
Govia Thameslink Railway ::: 1 September 2016
GTR welcomes £20m improvement package
2016-09-01 GTR-001

Press release
RMT ::: 1 September 2016
RMT responds to announcement of £20 million taxpayer bail-out of Southern Rail
2016-09-01 RMT-001

Press release
House of Commons Transport Committee ::: 1 September 2016
Transport Cttee reaction to Govt measures for Southern Railway, announced today
2016-09-01 TCO-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 5 September 2016
Govia Thameslink update: 5 September 2016
2016-09-05 DfT-001

Press release
Competition and Markets Authority ::: 9 September 2016
CMA concerned about rail franchise’s impact on some local fares
2016-09-09 CMA-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 13 September 2016
Rail freight: 13 September 2016
2016-09-13 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 13 September 2016
‘Rail freight is crucial to Britain’ – RDG response to government strategy
2016-09-13 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 September 2016
Better journeys for passengers on the Cross Country network
2016-09-29 DfT-001

Press release
National Express Group ::: 25 October 2016
National Express Group PLC: Trading Update
2016-10-25 NXG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 November 2016
New National Rail Security campaign starts today: 'See it. Say it. Sorted.'
2016-11-01 DfT-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 November 2016 07.00
New era for the West Coast mainline as government confirms future operator will also run HS2 services
2016-11-04 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 4 November 2016
Rail franchising
2016-11-04 DfT-002

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 4 November 2016
HS2 will become a very important part of Britain’s railway for decades to come
2016-11-04 RDG-001

Press release
Rail Freight Group ::: 4 November 2016
RFG press comment on new West Coast Partnership
2016-11-04 RFG-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 4 November 2016
Virgin Trains comments on news that West Coast franchise will partner with HS2
2016-11-04 VIR-001

Press release
Abellio ::: 8 November 2016
Abellio statement in response to RMT
2016-11-08 ABB-001

Press release
RMT ::: 8 November 2016
RMT calls for Abellio to be stripped of ScotRail franchise as union prepares for rail “Day of Action� across Scotland
2016-11-08 RMT-001

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 9 November 2016
Modernising the Great Western railway
2016-11-09 NAO-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 November 2016
Government moves to make rail compensation claiming easier
2016-11-17 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 6 December 2016
Rail reform: future of the rail network
2016-12-06 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 6 December 2016
An innovative, modern, passenger focused railway network
2016-12-06 DfT-003

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 16 December 2016
Transformed finances support investment in better railway
2016-12-16 RDG-001

Press release
c2c ::: 2c -- 11 January 2017
Acquisition of c2c franchise by Trenitalia
2017-01-11 c2c-001

Press release
Abellio ::: 17 January 2017
Abellio sells 40% share in Greater Anglia to Mitsui
2017-01-17 ABB-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 19 January 2017
New opportunities offered as details of new rail franchise are released
2017-01-19 DfT-001

Press release
Trenitalia/FirstGroup ::: 24 January 2017
Statement re: East Midlands and West Coast Partnership rail franchise competitions
2017-01-24 TRE-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 March 2017
East Midlands rail franchise: 3 firms make the shortlist
2017-03-01 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 1 March 2017
East Midlands rail franchise pre-qualification
2017-03-01 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 14 March 2017
South Eastern franchise consultation launched
2017-03-14 DfT-001

Press release
Abellio ::: 21 March 2017
Abellio completes sale of 40% share in Greater Anglia to Mitsui
2017-03-21 ABB-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 27 March 2017
First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western franchise
2017-03-27 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 27 March 2017
South Western rail franchise
2017-03-27 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 April 2017
South Eastern franchise public consultation events cancelled
2017-04-25 DfT-001

Press release
RMT ::: 25 April 2017
RMT responds to news that Virgin and Stagecoach are hooking up with French state in land-grab for new HS2/West Coast franchise
2017-04-25 RMT-001

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 25 April 2017
Stagecoach and Virgin to join forces with SNCF for West Coast Partnership bid
2017-04-25 STG-001

Press release
Virgin Trains ::: 25 April 2017
Virgin & Stagecoach join forces with SNCF for West Coast Partnership bid
2017-04-25 VIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 22 June 2017
Bidders for 2 rail franchises named by government
2017-06-22 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 22 June 2017
West Coast Partnership and South Eastern rail franchise bidders
2017-06-22 DfT-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 22 June 2017
Gibb report on Southern Rail network: government response
2017-06-22 DfT-003

Press release
Competition and Markets Authority ::: 11 July 2017
London to Exeter rail passengers protected by CMA
2017-07-11 CMA-001

Press release
Go-Ahead Group ::: 13 July 2017
GTR contractual variations
2017-07-13 GOA-001

Press release
Go-Ahead Group ::: 17 July 2017
London Midland franchise extension
2017-07-15 GOA-001

Press release
London Midland ::: 17 July 2017
London Midland welcomes franchise extension by the Department for Transport
2017-07-15 LON-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 August 2017
More seats for rail passengers as nearly £1bn is invested in Midlands services
2017-08-10 DfT-001

Press release
Go-Ahead Group ::: 10 August 2017
West Midlands rail franchise
2017-08-10 GOA-001

Press release
Labour Party ::: 10 August 2017
Rachel Maskell comment on Abellio winning West Midlands rail franchise
2017-08-10 LAB-001

Press release
London Midland ::: 10 August 2017
London Midland statement on next West Midlands franchise
2017-08-10 LON-001

Press release
RMT ::: 10 August 2017
RMT calls for urgent talks with Abellio consortium as it picks up West Midlands rail franchise
2017-08-10 RMT-001

Press release
Transport Focus ::: 10 August 2017
West Midlands franchise – Transport Focus response
2017-08-10 TRA-001

Press release
Trenitalia/FirstGroup ::: 10 August 2017
Trenitalia confirms withdrawal from South Eastern franchise competition
2017-08-10 TRE-001

Press release
West Midlands Rail ::: 10 August 2017
Near £1 billion investment to bring new trains, extra seats and more frequent services
2017-08-10 WMR-001

Press release
West Midlands Trains Ltd ::: 10 August 2017
West Midlands Trains Ltd announced as winning bidder for the West Midlands franchise
2017-08-10 WMT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 13 September 2017
Rail renaissance: dealing with the consequences of success
2017-09-13 DfT-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 29 September 2017
Final tenders invited as Wales nears decision on next rail service
2017-09-29 WGO-001

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 29 September 2017
Welsh Government show commitment to Wales and Borders staff
2017-09-29 WGO-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 12 October 2017
Rail infrastructure funding: statement of funds available 2019 to 2024
2017-10-12 DfT-001

Press release
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

Press release
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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 November 2017
Better journeys for South Eastern rail passengers
2017-11-29 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 November 2017
The future of the Great Western franchise
2017-11-29 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 November 2017
Strategic vision for rail
2017-11-29 DfT-004

Press release
Great Western Railway ::: 29 November 2017
GWR responds to DfT announcement to extend GWR franchise
2017-11-29 GWR-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 5 February 2018
Update on the East Coast, West Coast and East Midlands rail franchises
2018-02-05 DfT-002

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 5 February 2018
Rail franchising update
2018-02-05 STG-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 12 February 2018
Let’s raise our ambitions for a cleaner, greener railway
2018-02-12 DfT-001

Press release
Abellio ::: 23 February 2018
Abellio announces withdrawal of bid to run the next Wales & Borders franchise
2018-02-18 ABB-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 February 2018
Welsh rail services set to be devolved following historic agreement
2018-02-28 DfT-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 16 May 2018
East Coast rail update
2018-05-16 DfT-001

Press release
Go-Ahead Group ::: 24 May 2018
Trading statement
2018-05-24 GOA-001

Press release
LNER ::: 25 June 2018
First London North Eastern Railway (LNER) services to run on East Coast Main Line
2018-06-25 LNE-001

Press release
Southeastern ::: 21 Dec 2018
Southeastern franchise extended to June 2019
2018-12-21 SEA-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 12 February 2019
Building a more liveable and sustainable world of transport
2019-02-12 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 12 February 2019
East Midlands rail franchise update
2019-02-12 DfT-003

Press release
Stagecoach Group ::: 12 February 2019
Stagecoach operation of East Midlands Trains extended
2019-02-19 STG-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 26 February 2019
The Bradshaw Address by Keith Williams
2019-02-26 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 February 2019
Rail Review Chair says franchising cannot continue in its current form
2019-02-26 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 2 April 2019
Triple bill of better compensation, new trains and faster services on Greater Anglia
2019-04-02 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 April 2019
More seats, services and state-of-the-art trains for passengers on new East Midlands Railway
2019-04-10 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 April 2019
[[Statement about Stagecoach Group]]
2019-04-10 DfT-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 10 April 2019
East Midlands, South Eastern and West Coast Partnership franchise updates
2019-04-10 DfT-003

Press release
Labour Party ::: 10 April 2019
Andy McDonald comments on DfT's handling over rail franchise bids
2019-04-10 LAB-001

Press release
Midlands Connect ::: 10 April 2019
Midlands Connect comment on Abellio winning the East Midlands Railway franchise
2019-04-10 MID-001

Press release
RMT ::: 10 April 2019
RMT demands that Stagecoach contracts be taken into public ownership as company is banned from bidding for rail franchises
2019-04-10 RMT-001

Press release
Southeastern ::: 10 April 2019
Southeastern begins discussions to extend franchise
2019-04-10 SEA-001

Announcement
Stagecoach Group ::: 10 April 2019
Department for Transport rail franchising programme
2019-04-10 STG-001

Statement
Virgin Trains ::: 10 April 2019 -- Virgin Trains
Virgin Trains statement
2019-04-10 VIR-001

Statement
Department for Transport ::: 2 May 2019
DfT statement [[East Midlands franchise award]]
2019-05-02 DfT-001

Announcement
Stagecoach Group ::: 2 May 2019
Rail franchise update
2019-05-02 STG-001

Press release
Abellio ::: 9 May 2019
£600 million improvements for East Midlands Railway by Abellio confirmed
2019-05-09 ABB-001

Announcement
Stagecoach Group ::: 9 May 2019
Commencement of legal action against the Department for Transport
2019-05-09 STG-001

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

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 30 May 2019
Strategy update
2019-05-30 FIR-001

Press release
Southeastern ::: 13 June 2019
Southeastern to introduce 15-minute Delay Repay compensation
2019-06-13 SEA-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 15 July 2019
Williams Rail Review: an update on progress
2019-07-15 DfT-001

Statement
Go-Ahead Group ::: 7 August 2019
Go-Ahead statement regarding the Southeastern franchise
2019-08-07 GOA-001

Press release
Labour Party ::: 7 August 2019
NEWS FROM LABOUR: Shapps continues disastrous Grayling policy: DfT cancels Southeastern franchise competition - Rachael Maskell responds
2019-08-07 LAB-001

Press release
RMT ::: 7 August 2019
RMT slams franchise chaos on Britain's railways as Southeastern granted a Government extension
2019-08-07 RMT-001

Press release
TSSA ::: 7 August 2019
Southeastern decision equals vote of no confidence in franchising
2019-08-07 TSS-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 14 August 2019
West Coast marks new partnership model for rail
2019-08-14 DfT-001

Statement
FirstGroup/Trenitalia ::: 14 August 2019
Firstgroup and Trenitalia welcome West Coast Partnership award
2019-08-14 FIR-001

Press release
West Midlands Combined Authority ::: 7 October 2019
West Midlands Metro orders 21 new trams for rapidly expanding network
2019-10-07 WMC-001

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

Press release
Avanti West Coast ::: 27 November 2019
Avanti West Coast unveiled as name for new partnership railway
2019-11-27 AWC-001

Press release
TSSA ::: 27 November 2019
Avanti West Coast ‘ironic and retrograde’ after Virgin failures
2019-11-27 TSS-001

Press release
South Western Railway ::: 28 November 2019
SWR statement on RMT strike action
2019-11-28 SWR-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 29 November 2019
Appointment of First Rail managing director, non-franchised businesses
2019-11-29 FIR-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 22 January 2020
Rail update
2020-01-22 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 30 March 2020
Critical rail services protected in new deals for GWR and Southeastern
2020-03-30 DfT-001

Press release
FirstGroup ::: 1 September 2020
Extension of GWR Emergency Measures Agreement
2020-09-01 FIR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 September 2020
Rail franchising reaches the terminus as a new railway takes shape
2020-09-21 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 21 September 2020
Rail update: Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements
2020-09-21 DfT-002

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

Press release
Arriva Group ::: 3 December 2021
Arriva Group awarded National Rail Contract for Chiltern
2021-12-03 ARR-001

Press release
Rail Partners ::: 6 March 2024
Rail Partners response to Spring Budget fuel duty freeze
2024-03-06 RPA-001

Press release
Rail Partners ::: 8 March 2024
Rail Partners responds to NAO rail reform report
2024-03-08 RPA-001

Press release
Rail Partners ::: 24 April 2024
Rail Partners responds to Labour’s plans to renationalise the railways
2024-04-24 RPA-001