Rail News Roundup
19th November 2018
The latest news this week in the Rail Industry
Jones in as rail minister following Johnson’s resignation over Brexit plans
Andrew Jones has been announced as the new rail minister following Jo Johnson’s resignation. Read more…
Grayling ‘sees no reason’ to follow European standards in post-Brexit rolling stock regulation
The transport secretary has categorically opposed the following of European Union rail standards when Britain leaves the EU, arguing he can see ‘absolutely no reason’ to follow the regulations. Read more…
Branson exports Virgin Trains brand to US
Last year Richard Branson visited Brightline, the USA’s first privately-owned passenger train service since the 1980s, and following discussions, is set to make a minority investment in the company. Read more…
HS2 kicks off the bid race to build Curzon Street station
HS2 has announced the start of its search for contractors to build its new £435m Curzon Street station. Around four contractors will be shortlisted for the design and build deal ahead of the arrival of HS2 in Birmingham in 2026. Read more…
Network Rail: Preventing suicides on the railway
Gillian, from Hertfordshire, intervened when she saw a man in distress while walking her dog with her husband. Read more…
Commute times surge by five minutes in past 10 years, with Wales and North East suffering most
Travel times to and from work now take an extra five minutes longer, with rail commuters facing the longest journeys, new analysis shows. Read more…
