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November 17, 2011

Scotland and Rail Reforms.... Google. 17th November 2011

Cost-cutting railway overhaul is a blueprint for disaster

Herald Scotland - ‎6 hours ago‎
In the 1960s I joined the SNP as a direct result of Lord Beeching's cuts to the Scottish railway system and have been a member off and on ever since. Now Transport Scotland seems hell bent on completing Beeching's work (“Train misery coming down the ...

Government lays groundwork for U-turn over rail reforms

Herald Scotland - ‎6 hours ago‎
THE Scottish Government has laid the groundwork for an embarrassing U-turn on rail reform following a furore over proposals to hike fares, increase some journey times and force passengers to stand for longer periods. Alex Salmond's spokesman insisted a ...

Minister defends rail consultation

The Press Association - ‎Nov 16, 2011‎
A leading Scottish Government minister has insisted a consultation on rail services was aimed at making them "fit for purpose". Infrastructure Secretary Alex Neil did concede that some of the ideas put forward for changes were "a bit out of the box". ...

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