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RAILNEWS

9 March 2015
More rolling stock needed as passenger growth rises again

Railnews report

15 April 2015
Conservatives promise more electrification

Railnews report

18 August 2015
July RPI means 1% rise for regulated fares

Railnews report

19 November 2015
Major Midland Metro expansion plans unveiled

Railnews report

3 December 2015
London Midland wins franchise extension

Railnews report

9 December 2015
Arriva and FirstGroup promise new trains for North

Railnews report

8 March 2016
Competition authority calls for more open access

Railnews report

10 May 2016
West Coast franchise consultation launched

Railnews report

13 July 2016
Contactless export deal will help London fares freeze

Railnews report

8 September 2016
Think tank urges part-privatisation of Network Rail

Railnews report

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

Railnews report

18 October 2016
'Transformative' Greater Anglia franchise starts

Railnews report

20 October 2016
Major improvement plan for struggling ScotRail

Railnews report

3 January 2017
Protests over 'kick in the teeth' fare increases

Railnews report

10 February 2017
New ORR clampdown on ticket machines

Railnews report

20 April 2017
NAO highlights smart ticketing failings

Railnews report

25 April 2017
SNCF joins bid for West Coast Partnership

Railnews report

5 July 2017
Industry eases Advance purchase rules

Railnews report

10 August 2017
Abellio wins West Midlands franchise

Railnews report

21 August 2017
First, MTR take charge on South Western

Railnews report

29 November 2017
Grayling report sets out new vision for rail

Railnews report

8 May 2018
Major fares shake-up on the way

Railnews report

8 May 2018
Major rail fares shake-up on the way

Railnews report

4 June 2018
Award of new Welsh franchise confirmed

Railnews report

8 August 2018
London Mayor makes new bid for Southeastern

Railnews report

6 September 2018
RMT in new clash over London Overground staffing

Railnews report

20 September 2018
ORR condemns timetable chaos: Grayling promises reform

Railnews report

8 October 2018
‘Economic renewal’ promised in Welsh rail plans

Railnews report

5 December 2018
Northern peace talks collapse

Railnews report

20 December 2018
New Northern strikes called as RMT rejects inquiry

Railnews report

4 January 2019
RMT set to stage 43rd Northern strike

Railnews report

10 January 2019
Complaints and compensation claims rose last year

Railnews report

18 February 2019
Rail Delivery Group unveils wide-ranging fares reforms

Railnews report

20 March 2019
‘No clear consensus’ for renationalisation angers RMT

Railnews report

10 April 2019
Franchise ban for Stagecoach: Abellio wins East Midlands

Railnews report

2 May 2019
Branson says franchise competitions should be cancelled

Railnews report

8 May 2019
RDG ‘fighting like rats in a sack’ over Williams Review

Railnews report

31 May 2019
Virgin unveils radical plan for ‘best value’ tickets

Railnews report

24 June 2019
24 June: news in brief

Railnews report

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

Railnews report

16 July 2019
Williams wants to take railway management away from DfT

Railnews report

30 March 2020
GWR and Southeastern receive new direct awards

Railnews report

12 August 2020
Government asked to invest £5bn in northern England

Railnews report

18 August 2020
New fares debate looms as campaigners call for restraint

Railnews report

8 October 2020
Rail passenger totals fall back to 1850s levels

Railnews report

16 October 2020
DfT awards new contract to CrossCountry

Railnews report

29 January 2021
Flexible season tickets to stay on hold for now

Railnews report

8 February 2021
Welsh railways return to public ownership

Railnews report

17 May 2021
Imminent Williams Review could spark major industrial unrest

Railnews report

21 June 2021
New part time season tickets go on sale

Railnews report

21 July 2021
New proposals to boost tourism using heritage railways

Railnews report

KNOWLEDGE

APTIS

Knowledge 5795-1862

Business ::: franchises
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Business ::: statistics
Passenger journeys since 1962

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 30 March 1995
Passenger comes first on the new railway - Mawhinney
1995-03-30 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 11 April 1995
Mawhinney welcomes decision on through ticketing
1995-04-11 DoT-001

Press release
Department of Transport ::: 6 December 1995
Sir George Young welcomes real benefits of new rail era
1995-12-06 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
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 24 January 1996
Regulator's Statement on “Save Our Railways� Allegations
1996-01-24 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 5 February 1996
Rail Regulator investigates alleged ticket irregularities at LTS Rail
1996-02-05 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 9 February 1996
Statement from the Rail Regulator on the LTS investigation
1996-02-09 ORR-001

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

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 1 August 1996
Rail Regulator launches enquiry into accurate and impartial retailing
1996-08-01 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 13 August 1996
Penalty fares: Rail Regulator promises greater safeguards for passengers
1996-08-13 ORR-001

Press release
London Regional Transport ::: 22 August 1996
Single tickets success – ten times over
1996-08-22 LRT-002

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
London Regional Transport ::: 18 November 1996
Carnet proves just the ticket in central London
1996-11-18 LRT-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 22 January 1997
Rail Regulator tells train operators they must do better on information and retailing
1997-01-22 ORR-001

Press release
BR Business Systems ::: 3 February 1997
Sale of BR Business Systems
1997-02-03 BRS-001

Press release
Sema Group ::: 3 February 1997
Sema Group buys BR Business Systems
1997-02-03 SEM-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 14 March 1997
Rail Regulator emphasises importance of compliance and control arrangements in the railway industry
1997-03-14 ORR-001

Press release
London Regional Transport ::: 17 March 1997
LUL commended in Design Week Awards for second year running
1997-03-17 LRT-001

Press release
Railtrack plc ::: 25 March 1997
Millions to be spent on railway industry millennium change
1997-03-25 RTK-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 18 June 1997
Rail Regulator's message to passenger operators - wake up to the retailing opportunities: serve the passenger better
1997-06-18 ORR-001

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
London Regional Transport ::: 3 July 1997
All day family fun costs less with London Transport
1997-07-03 LRT-002

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 10 July 1997
Year of massive change and new challenges for the railway says Rail Regulator
1997-07-10 ORR-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 6 August 1997
Revised Routeing Guide approved by Regulator
1997-08-06 ORR-001

Press release
London Regional Transport ::: 10 September 1997
Beat the Monday morning queues!
1997-09-10 LRT-001

Press release
London Regional Transport ::: 10 September 1997
London Transport – making London simple
1997-09-10 LRT-002

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 12 November 1997
Regulator moves towards enforceable standards for accurate retailing by train operators
1997-11-12 ORR-001

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
Thames Trains passengers to benefit from Go-Ahead Group offer
1998-03-26 OPR-002

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 29 April 1998
Rail Regulator opens new passenger lounge at Edinburgh Waverley station
1998-04-29 ORR-001

Press release
OPRAF ::: 5 June 1998
Thames Trains deal approved
1998-06-05 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
ATOC ::: 07 December 1998
'Complaints figures reveal complex picture', says ATOC
1998-12-07 ATO-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 22 February 1999
Rail Regulator halts Great Western telephone sales surcharge
1999-02-22 ORR-001

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

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 7 May 1999
Rail Regulator calls for improved ticket retailing standards for disabled passengers
1999-05-12 ORR-001

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

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 9 July 1999
Rail Regulator accuses rail industry of short-changing the passenger
1999-07-09 ORR-001

Press release
First Great Eastern ::: 24 September 1999
No evening peak ban on Great Eastern
1999-09-24 FGE-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 21 October 1999
Regulator declares rail industry Year 2000 compliance rating as 100% Blue
1999-10-21 ORR-001

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

Press release
First Great Eastern ::: 7 December 1999
No fares increase
1999-12-07 FGE-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
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 8 December 1999
PPP is the best option for London's Underground
1999-12-08 DET-001

Press release
First Great Eastern ::: 8 December 1999
Below inflation fares increase
1999-12-08 FGE-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 13 December 1999
Prescott sets out ten-year plan for investment
1999-12-13 DET-001

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 17 February 2000
Study of Regional Eurostar services published
2000-02-17 DET-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 23 March 2000
Rail ticket selling accuracy reaches highest ever peak
2000-03-23 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 30 June 2000
Farewell to ticket queues: train tickets from your living room
2000-06-30 ATO-001

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

Press release
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions ::: 20 July 2000
Government's £25bn boost for London's transport
2000-07-20 DET-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 7 August 2000
Station ticketing review will provide passenger benefits
2000-08-07 ATO-001

Press release
Office of the Rail Regulator ::: 7 August 2000
Rail Regulator steps in on new ticket retailing arrangements
2000-08-07 ORR-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
ATOC ::: 22 September 2000
National Rail plans to make train travel crystal clear
2000-09-22 ATO-002

Press release
ATOC ::: 12 October 2000
Pocket rockets to revolutionise fares and train information
2000-10-12 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 17 October 2000
UK rail operators share privatisation experiences with Swedes
2000-10-17 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 25 October 2000
“The rail industry will work together�
2000-10-25 ATO-002

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
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
ATOC ::: 6 April 2001
National Rail operators make a change to Network Railcard
2001-04-06 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 7 May 2001
'15 months for the price of 12' on railcards
2001-05-07 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 11 June 2001
Rail ticketing survey - accuracy remains high
2001-06-11 ATO-001

Press release
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions ::: 5 Jul 2001 00:00
A 21st century tube
2001-07-05 DTR-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 ::: 31 January 2002
Merseytravel to assume responsibility for region's local train network
2002-01-31 SRA-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 1 March 2002
Train companies announce minimum fare for Network railcard
2002-03-01 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 25 March 2002
Network railcard changes will go ahead
2002-03-25 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 3 April 2002
Uk train operators and Schlumbergersema sign record IT contract
2002-04-03 ATO-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 10 April 2002
The train now leaving platform nine & three quarters is the 007 to Notting Hill
2002-04-10 ATO-001

Press release
Hull Trains ::: 18 July 2002
Train operators make capital connection
2002-07-18 HUL-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
Hull Trains ::: 7 April 2003
I Thought You Said You Had the Tickets
2003-04-07 HUL-001

Press release
ATOC ::: 19 August 2003
ATOC – adding value for rail passengers
2003-08-19 ATO-001

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

Press release
Grand Central ::: 15 October 2003
In summary
2003-10-15 GCR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 Dec 2003 00:00
£1.9 billion boost for local transport
2003-12-18 DfT-001

Press release
Transport for London ::: 23 March 2004
Bob Kiley outlines proposals for London Regional Rail Authority
2004-03-23 TfL-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 Jul 2004 00:00
London commuters have greater say over their rail network
2004-07-15 DfT-006

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 July 2004
Mayoral and TfL statement - Rail Review 2004
2004-07-15 TfL-001

Press release
GNER ::: 22 March 2005
GNER signs new East Coast franchise
2005-03-22 GNE-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
Transport for London ::: 14 February 2006
Mayor welcomes TfL control of first London passenger rail services
2006-02-14 TfL-001

Press release
London TravelWatch ::: 21 March 2006
Watchdog welcomes Oyster decision
2006-03-21 LTW-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 Mar 2006 00:00
Smart ticketing moves a step closer
2006-03-31 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 May 2006 00:00
New Oyster deal for rail passengers
2006-05-10 DfT-001

Press release
Midland Mainline ::: 27 July 2006
Midland Mainline launches ticketless train travel
2006-07-27 MML-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
Department for Transport ::: 19 Oct 2006 00:00
Zonal fares for London trains pave the way for smart ticketing
2006-10-19 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 Oct 2006 00:00
Invitations to tender issued for three new rail franchises
2006-10-31 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 15 Dec 2006 00:00
Competition commences for operator of Intercity East Coast franchise
2006-12-15 DfT-001

Press release
Silverlink Trains ::: 17 January 2007
Oyster to cover Silverlink Metro by the autumn
2007-01-17 SIL-001

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 09:31
Bidders for Inter City East Coast rail franchise invited to tender
2007-03-08 DfT-002

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 ::: 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 ::: 24 Jul 2007 15:53
Resurgent railway gets strategy for 30 years of growth
2007-07-24 DfT-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 4 Oct 2007 12:40
Transport minister announces proposal to transform rail capacity across the north
2007-10-04 DfT-001

Press release
Transport for London ::: 12 November 2007
Silverlink lines under new management as Mayor launches London Overground
2007-11-12 TfL-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
Transport for London ::: 17 March 2008
Tfl announces plans to take over Tramlink services
2008-03-17 TfL-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 Jun 2008 15:50
Kelly signals £2.8 billion boost for transport across Greater Manchester
2008-06-09 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 18 Feb 2009 10:27
Tackling fare dodgers and making stations in South London safer
2009-02-18 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 Aug 2009 09:46
New technology could signal the end of the line for paper tickets
2009-08-20 DfT-001

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
Department for Transport ::: 15 Dec 2009 10:06
£20m for smart ticketing in our cities within five years
2009-12-15 DfT-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 ::: 21 Jan 2010 09:25
Faster, more frequent journeys for East Coast Main Line
2010-01-21 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 20 July 2010
Local Transport Today conference
2010-07-20 DfT-001

Press release
Alliance Rail ::: 12 August 2010
Development team assembled
2010-08-12 ALL-001

Press release
Transport for Greater Manchester ::: 2 August 2011
Passengers to benefit from new Metrolink operator
2011-08-02 GMP-001

Stock Market statement
Department for Transport ::: 20 October 2011
Greater Anglia rail franchise
2011-10-20 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 October 2011
Better services for East Anglian passengers under new franchise
2011-10-20 DfT-002

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 20 October 2011
Greater Anglia rail franchise
2011-10-20 DfT-003

Press release
Campaign for Better Transport ::: 30 December 2011
UK rail commuters pay three and a half times more than European commuters
2011-12-30 CBT-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
ATOC ::: 8 March 2012
Train companies respond to rail command paper
2012-03-08 ATO-001

Press release
Campaign for Better Transport ::: 8 March 2012
Plans for higher peak fares will derail Government’s fares review
2012-03-08 CBT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 8 March 2012
Ending inflation-busting rail fare rises
2012-03-08 DfT-001

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

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 8 March 2012
Rail reform
2012-03-08 DfT-003

Formal written consultation
Department for Transport ::: 8 March 2012
Rail decentralisation: devolving decision-making on passenger rail services in England
2012-03-08 DfT-004

Initial consultation
Department for Transport ::: 8 March 2012
Rail fares and ticketing review
2012-03-08 DfT-005

Press release
TSSA ::: 10 April 2012
Rail firms have no idea just how bad overcrowding is
2012-04-10 TSS-001

Speech (full)
ATOC ::: 16 April 2012
Government must act now to reform rail franchises
2012-04-16 ATO-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 ::: 26 June 2012 10:00
InterCity East Coast franchise consultation launched
2012-06-26 DfT-001

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

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

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
Passenger benefits secured through ticket office decision
2012-09-17 DfT-002

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 10 Dec 2012
Rail transparency
2012-12-10 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
::: 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
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
Rail Delivery Group ::: 2 Apr 2013
Rail Delivery Group invites applications for Associate Membership of the Rail Delivery Group
2013-04-02 RDG-001

Guidance
Department for Transport ::: 7 May 2013
London Midland ticket office opening hours decision
2013-05-07 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 30 August 2013
Rail passengers in the south east to benefit from smart ticketing
2013-08-30 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 16 September 2013
Government to invest in flexible ticketing trial
2013-09-16 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 16 September 2013
Simplified tickets for the rail industry
2013-09-16 DfT-002

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 ::: 3 October 2013
Franchising deal to boost services on Great Western Main Line
2013-10-03 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 9 October 2013
Fares and ticketing review
2013-10-09 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 9 October 2013
Fares and ticketing review
2013-10-09 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 9 October 2013
The future of rail fares
2013-10-09 DfT-003

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 October 2013
Commuters in the south west to benefit from smart ticketing
2013-10-31 DfT-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
Transport Scotland ::: 19 November 2013
Rail franchise plans unveiled
2013-11-19 TSC-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 6 February 2014
Crossrail rolling stock and depot contract to be awarded to Bombardier
2014-02-06 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 7 February 2014
Transport Secretary visits Dawlish in south-west
2014-02-07 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 February 2014
Government cuts cost of flying from Cornwall
2014-02-11 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 February 2014
Further flood support from government
2014-02-12 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 28 February 2014
Train companies to launch new Railcard to boost rail travel
2014-02-28 RDG-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 5 May 2014
“Renationalisation would be bad for passengers, taxpayers and the country as a whole.�
2014-05-05 RDG-001

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

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

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
Department for Transport ::: 9 July 2014
Smartcards to arrive at Huddersfield Station
2014-07-09 DfT-001

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

Press release
Transport for London ::: 29 July 2014
TfL and Cubic continue partnership
2014-07-29 TfL-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

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 September 2014
Smartcard milestone for London rail commuters
2014-09-17 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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 5 November 2014
The HS2 journey
2014-11-05 DfT-001

Press release
Inter City Railways ::: 13 November 2014
Transport: the driver of Birmingham's success
2014-11-13 DfT-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
Transport for London ::: 12 January 2015
Tunnelling to complete this Spring and Liverpool Street to Shenfield rail services to be integrated with TfL in major year for Crossrail
2015-01-12 TfL-001

Press release
Transport for the North ::: 12 January 2015
Northern powerhouse gears up at Transport for the North’s first meeting
2015-01-12 TfM-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 31 January 2015
Rail industry redesigns ticket to help make travelling “simpler, easier and clearer�
2015-01-31 RDG-001

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

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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 11 February 2015
Joining up transport
2015-02-11 DfT-005

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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 18 February 2015
Leading the railway into the future
2015-02-18 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 5 March 2015
National vision, local solutions
2015-03-05 DfT-002

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
Revolutionary plans for northern transport set out
2015-03-20 DfT-001

Press release
Transport for the North ::: 20 March 2015
Transport for the North on track to link the country and rebalance the economy
2015-03-20 TfM-001

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
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
Rail Delivery Group ::: 25 March 2015
New retail Code of Practice to help boost passengers’ confidence choosing, buying and using rail tickets
2015-03-25 RDG-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2014
East Anglia passengers to benefit from smart ticketing roll out
2015-03-26 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 26 March 2014
Smart travel gains momentum across the country
2015-03-26 DfT-003

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 23 April 2015
Rail industry and TfL collaborate daily to keep London moving
2015-04-23 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 May 2015
Rail strike, May 2015
2015-05-21 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 21 May 2015
Rail services during potential national rail strike
2015-05-21 RDG-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 1 June 2015
Transport has power to change the north
2015-06-01 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 June 2015
Transport Secretary confirms government is forging ahead on high-speed rail and a Northern Powerhouse
2015-06-01 DfT-002

Press release
Transport for London ::: 1 June 2015
Mayor hails transformed commuter services and calls for a better integrated London rail network as West Anglia routes are taken over by TfL
2015-06-01 TfL-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 22 July 2015
Claire Perry celebrates Newcastle Station improvements
2015-07-22 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 July 2015
Smart ticketing to transform travel for Southeastern passengers
2015-07-28 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 31 July 2015
Calais COBR meeting 31 July 2015: statement
2015-07-31 DfT-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 November 2015
Smart ticketing rollout brings better journeys to north east
2015-11-03 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 10 November 2015
Contactless payments and Oyster to make travel to and from Gatwick Airport seamless
2015-11-10 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 November 2015
Regions to be offered legal powers to transform transport
2015-11-11 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 November 2015
Passengers invited to have their say on South Western train franchise
2015-11-12 DfT-002

Consultation
Department for Transport ::: 12 November 2015
Shaw report: scoping study
2015-11-12 DfT-003

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 18 November 2015
Women in rail
2015-11-18 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 25 November 2015
Department for Transport’s settlement at the Spending Review 2015
2015-11-25 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 30 November 2015
HS2 route from Birmingham to Crewe to open 6 years early - Chancellor confirms
2015-11-30 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 30 November 2015
HS2 and the Northern Powerhouse
2015-11-30 DfT-002

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 11 January 2016
Transport Secretary visits Gatwick Airport to launch Oyster and contactless payments
2016-01-11 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 12 January 2016
Roll-out of smart ticketing will improve bus, rail and tram journeys for millions
2016-01-12 DfT-001

Press release
UK Cards Association ::: 12 January 2016
Contactless transport moves a step closer
2016-01-12 UKC-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 13 January 2016
Transport ticketing is on a journey of transformation
2016-01-13 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 19 January 2016
Women delivering Crossrail
2016-01-19 DfT-002

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
Rail Delivery Group ::: 2 February 2016
The future isn’t orange - Smarter train tickets on the cards
2016-02-02 RDG-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

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 9 February 2016
Demand for fare deals helps to fuel continued rail passenger growth
2016-02-09 RDG-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 1 March 2016
New £1 million competition to boost rail tourism
2016-03-01 DfT-001

Press release
Competition and Markets Authority ::: 8 March 2016
CMA signals route for greater rail competition
2016-03-08 CMA-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 9 May 2016
Rail investment vital to meet demand as journeys reach 1.7BN a year
2016-05-09 RDG-001

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

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 16 May 2016
Just the ticket - new online guide to help rail customers travel with confidence
2016-05-16 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

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

Press release
Transport for London ::: 13 July 2016
TfL and Cubic agree licence for use of London’s contactless ticketing system worldwide
2016-07-13 TfL-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
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 ::: 30 August 2016
Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the West Midlands
2016-08-30 DfT-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 14 October 2016
We put the travelling public first
2016-10-14 DfT-001

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

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

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 23 November 2016
RDG highlights improved ticketing and information in response to MPs’ report
2016-11-23 RDG-001

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 2 December 2016
Putting passengers first
2016-12-02 DfT-003

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 5 December 2016
Chris Burchell appointed as chairman of the Rail Delivery Group
2016-12-05 RDG-001

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 13 December 2016
DfT works with consumer experts and the rail industry to help passengers choose the best deal on fares
2016-12-13 DfT-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 13 December 2016
DfT works with consumer experts and rail industry to help passengers choose the best deal on fares
2016-12-13 RDG-002

Press release
Welsh Government ::: 14 December 2016
Wales set for biggest investment in infrastructure since devolution
2016-12-14 WGO-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 1 February 2017
Rail companies to test radical fare changes for clearer, simpler ticket choices
2017-02-01 RDG-001

Press release
Rail Delivery Group ::: 7 February 2017
Rail companies set out blueprint for age of the digital train
2017-02-07 RDG-001

Press release
National Audit Office ::: 20 April 2017
Investigation into the South East Flexible Ticketing Programme
2017-04-20 NAO-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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 6 July 2017
Bristol commuters to benefit from new fleet of modern spacious trains and smart ticketing
2017-07-06 DfT-002

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
Rail Delivery Group ::: 10 August 2017
A railway improving for customers now and for the long term
2017-08-10 RDG-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

Press release
Campaign for Better Transport ::: 5 October 2017
Make rail travel more attractive to passengers, say campaigners
2017-10-05 CBT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 5 October 2017
Government plans £80 million smart ticketing rail revolution
2017-10-05 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 16 November 2017
North set to become first region in country to get new transport powers from government
2017-11-16 DfT-002

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

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 29 November 2017
Strategic vision for rail, 29 November 2017
2017-11-29 DfT-003

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 29 November 2017
Rail update, 29 November 2017
2017-11-29 DfT-005

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 December 2017
Rail ticketing progress report: passenger experience improved but more work to be done
2017-12-21 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 7 February 2019
Smart ticketing on the rail network
2019-02-07 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 7 February 2019
Passenger views sought on bid to extend pay-as-you-go on rail network
2019-02-07 DfT-003

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 14 February 2019
Significant progress on better rail deal for football fans
2019-02-14 DfT-001

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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 19 March 2019
Keith Williams at Accelerate Rail 2019
2019-03-19 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

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

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

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

Speech (full)
Department for Transport ::: 19 June 2019
DfT’s role in shaping the future of the railway
2019-06-19 DfT-001

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

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

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 29 August 2019
Two improvements to ensure passengers get a better deal on rail fares
2019-08-29 DfT-001

Letter
Department for Transport ::: 11 October 2019
Maximising investment in the smart ticketing on National Rail Programme
2019-10-11 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 31 October 2019
Department for Transport: departmental update, 31 October 2019
2019-10-31 DfT-001

Press release
Labour Party ::: 1 December 2019
Labour announces biggest ever rail fares cut of 33% in a move that will save the average commuter over £1000 a year
2019-12-01 LAB-001

Press release
TSSA ::: 1 December 2019
TSSA cheers biggest ever rail fares cut as ‘massive boost for millions’
2019-12-01 TSS-001

Press release
Northern ::: 3 December 2019
First Pacers leave Northern
2019-12-03 NOR-001

Press release
Transport for London ::: 15 December 2019
TfL Press Release - TfL Rail begins operating services between London Paddington and Reading
2019-12-15 TfL-001

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 11 February 2020
PM statement on transport infrastructure: 11 February 2020
2020-02-11 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 23 March 2020
Government ensures ticket refunds and protects services for passengers with rail emergency measures
2020-03-23 DfT-001

Written statement
Department for Transport ::: 23 March 2020
Rail emergency measures during the COVID-19 pandemic
2020-03-23 DfT-002

Oral statement
Department for Transport ::: 12 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
2020-05-12 DfT-002

Press release
Grand Central ::: 3 April 2020
Grand Central extends temporary suspension of train services during COVID-19 restrictions
2020-05-20 GCR-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 17 June 2020
New tech to tackle leaves on the line and de-ice platforms set to revolutionise British rail travel
2020-06-17 DfT-001

Policy paper
Department for Transport ::: 3 November 2020
The Inclusive Transport Strategy – summary of progress
2020-11-03 DfT-002

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 3 December 2020
Christmas travel measures to help passengers plan their journey and travel safely
2020-12-03 DfT-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 21 December 2020
Government announces refunds for rail and coach journeys booked for previous Christmas travel window
2020-12-21 DfT-001

Press release
Transport for the North ::: 8 January 2021
North’s Leaders to discuss rail reform
2021-01-08 TfN-001

Press release
Transport for the North ::: 8 January 2021
Transport for the North works to protect rail services and shape a ‘Roadmap to Recovery’
2021-01-08 TfN-002

Press release
Transport for the North ::: 14 January 2021
Transport budget cuts threaten levelling-up agenda, say Northern leaders
2021-01-14 TfN-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 20 May 2021
Great British Railways: for the passenger
2021-05-20 DfT-001

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
Rail Delivery Group ::: 7 June 2022
RMT urged to call off strikes and stay at the table
2022-06-07 RDG-001

Press release
Department for Transport ::: 28 March 2024
£50 million boost to transform public transport in Cornwall
2024-03-28 DfT-001

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