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http://www.networkrail.co.uk/news/2012/JUN/our-transparency-programme-launches/

http://www.networkrail.co.uk/etcs.aspx

Excel Spreadsheet showing proposed closure dates of remaining signalboxes before 14 new ROCs take over.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15975720 An interesting, but somewhat morbid map, showing the extent of road deaths since the time of the Ladbroke Grove collision.

Motorways are have to have their hard-shoulders opened up in a string of plans aimed at reducing congestion, it emerged today. Radical proposals for 19 separate schemes on Britain's motorways are currently under consideration. Twelve of these will include widening the roads to four lanes...

http://www.rail.co/2011/08/15/train-fare-increases-and-delays-mean-rail-usage-at-risk-new-research-says/

I recently used an East Midlands rail rover, 3 days (out of seven) travel on any train after 9am over a huge area for £70. The thing was, hardly any of the staff knew about it or had seen one! I was constantly challenged and had to explain to many staff what it was. One of the things that puts...

Story from the Daily mail, dunno how true it is! If so, bye, bye half the network.

In the latest issue of Rail: NR is preparing plans to axe 800 current signalboxes, and replace them with ~15 control centres. It was currently keeping the plans under wraps as job losses would be involved and there are 'Trade Union considerations'. On average a signal box has a wage bill...

In the latest issue of Rail: According to Network Rail, third-rail lines have no long term future and will need to convert to OHL. Peter Dearnan, NR head of electrification says the current system is at the limits of it's capabilities in terms of power and train speeds it can support. As...

On recent visits to several stations i have noted on the main timetable notices very few connecting trains are now shown, how long has this been going on for and has there been a change of policy? For example at cleethorpes, only a couple of trains are shown a day to lincoln, despite many...

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Train-Accident-In-Oxshott-Surrey-Lorry-Falls-Onto-Tracks-Injuring-Several-People/Article/201011115795851?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15795851_Train_Accident_In_Oxshott%2C_Surrey%3A_Lorry_Falls_Onto_Tracks_Injuring_Several_People Edit...

Something many of us have been warning for some time and are becoming increasingly worried about (and indeed get our knickers in a twist on this very forum). Whether its a combination of profiteering, bonuses, unrealistic pay demands, lack of innovation, the structure, or just plain bad...

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/843119-train-fares-to-rise-37-by-election-travellers-are-warned Meanwhile: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/8043990/RMT-says-5.2pc-pay-rise-sets-benchmark-for-future-pay-deals.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-10939358

The scoping report that is now been prepared by Sir Roy Mcnulty for presentation to the government, will detail some ways of cutting the rail budget by some £1-2 billion. It's due this autumn and sets out that these savings must be made else other options will have to be looking at such as...

Analysis published by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) suggests a significant increase in demand for rail travel in the first half of 2010. ATOC says that October 2009 marked a turning point, and in 2010 overall demand has begun to grow significantly. In January to March...

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/8295940.York_Minster_and_National_Railway_Museum_lose___6m_grants_due_to_spending_cuts/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/7905376/Unprofitable-rail-services-could-be-axed-under-Government-proposals.html Meanwhile http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/general/2010/07/23-new-doubts-over-great-western.html...

t's a far cry from the hot and sweaty commuter crush endured by millions of train travellers daily. But this futuristically sleek, aerodynamic and downright sexy train is the way in which the backers of a new high speed rail link across Britain think travellers should be transported at speeds...