UK MPs are still waiting on Network Rail's report regarding the Dawlish line...and people in the north are hoping that there will, in the future, be better regional rail links to London.
London Paddington work progress is updated by Network Rail.....Brunel's roof gets the treatment!
First group's CEO rules out splitting up the company.....
Internationally, a strike in Belgium may well interfere with travel plans via Eurostar...
But Taiwan's high speed travellers seem well satisfied with the standards of cleanliness and service now obtaining!
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UK
MPs still waiting for rail link report.(Plymouth Herald).
Network Rail say report into future of Dawlish line not yet finalized....
The Queen's Baton crossed one of Scotland's most well-know locations, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, during its journey through the Highlands.(BBC News).
Rail plan ‘will create jobs and boost economy’.(The Yorkshire Post).
Railways: is renationalising our train system really a good idea?(The Observer).
North East council leaders to unite on region's rail plans.Lobbying efforts for Northern Rail and East Coast services will take place this week in Newcastle (TheJournal)
Plan for better regional rail links to London.(The Yorkshire Post).
FirstGroup’s chairman John McFarlane rules out break-up.(FT.com).
Millions pledged for sustainable transport.(Insider Media).
"The Department for Transport (DfT) has released an additional £64m to boost dozens of sustainable transport schemes across the UK.
The finance comes as part of the DfT's Local Sustainable Transport Fund. It brings the total funding package for economic transport to more than £440m, following investments of more than £100m by local enterprise partnerships as part of the Local Growth Fund."
Network Rail
Paddington roof restoration
137 roof specialists have worked to open Paddington station up to the light.
We finished restoring the Edwardian roof in summer 2011, allowing light to flood back in to the station. The restoration work also included a major facelift for the platforms, bridges and walkways. The new Hammersmith & City Underground station opened in Winter 2012.
For passengers using Paddington there's much to look forward to as the construction of a Crossrail station will bring a host of benefits.
Other work at the station For passengers using Paddington there's much to look forward to as the construction of a Crossrail station will bring a host of benefits.
Improved east-west link
The arrival of Crossrail services will transform rail travel in the region, alleviating overcrowding on the Great Western by up to 30 per cent. Crossrail will improve east-west links and bring 1.5m within a 45 minute commute of London.Better access
The new Hammersmith & City line London Underground station at Paddington was completed in time for the 2012 Olympic Games. It reduces overcrowding, allows for growth in passenger numbers and provides step-free access.Heritage redevelopment
Paddington station’s unique Edwardian character has been maintained throughout the redevelopment and this will continue as Crossrail is completed.Project timeline
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UK Heritage News
International
Australia
Statewide public transport timetable improvements
(DTPLI on YouTube)
Premier Denis Napthine and Minister for Public Transport and Roads, Terry Mulder, announce a major boost for public transport across the state this July, with new timetables for many train, tram and bus routes delivering almost 4000 extra services every week.
Belgium
Train strike hits Thalys, Eurostar.(NL Times)
China
World Bank Pens a Paean to China’s Low-Cost, High-Speed Trains.(Wall Street Journal -blog).
India
Sadananda: reducing travel time between Mysore-Chennai is the need of the hour.(The Hindu).
Taiwan
Taiwan's Shinkansen more satisfying than Japan's bullet trains.(The Asahi Shimbun)
USA
www.progressiverailroading.com.
Other Railway Press
www.railway-technology.com.
TMB tests energy-saving technologies on Barcelona Metro line 3
Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has installed energy-saving technologies on Barcelona Metro line 3 at Passeig de Gràcia station, as part of the SEAM4US project.
Network Rail selects ABC Electrification for rail electrification programme in UK
A joint venture comprising Alstom, Babcock and Costain has signed a €1.1bn framework agreement with Network Rail for the electrification of the UK's railways over the next seven years.
Strukton Rail installs POSS monitoring system on London Underground
Strukton Rail is installing its preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis system (POSS) on the London Underground, after completing a successful pilot project at Loughton and Waterloo tube stations.
Crossrail's new stations in central London and Docklands half complete
Construction of Crossrail's new stations in London has hit the halfway mark with approximately three miles of platforms and station tunnels built under the city.
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