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December 28, 2011

News Headlines. www.transportinfo.org.uk 28th December 2011

China pushes ahead with high-speed rail

Locomotive built by domestic companies that can reach 500km/h underlines the country™s ambitions to lead the world in ultra-fast technology

MEPs in plea over rail link funding

A HIGH-SPEED rail link between Scotland and England could be supported by EU funds if Westminster drops its "lacklustre" attitude, claim SNP European Parliament members.

Figures reveal huge rise in overcrowding on ScotRail

THE number of overcrowded trains on the ScotRail network has more than quadrupled over the past five years amid record demand for rail travel.

Two MPs table motions backing Bombardier for upcoming rail contracts

TWO parliamentary petitions have been tabled urging the Government to award Bombardier two contracts that could potentially give its Derby factory a stay of execution.

Rail firm's lifeline after £188m contract victory

RAIL firm Bombardier will today be announced as the winner of a crucial £188 million contract that could secure train-making in Derby "for 12 to 18 months".

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