Tag: Jobs

Government announces target to increase rail freight by at least 75%

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a target to increase the amount…

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Ground preparations for HS2’s new state-of-the-art ‘nerve centre’ see major progress

A major milestone has now been passed for HS2's Network Integrated Control…

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Avanti West Coast employee reaches half a century on railway

Carlisle station’s longest serving member of staff, Brian Farish, has reached the…

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NAO finds Government must align Cambridge growth plans with East West Rail plans

To maximise economic benefits of East West Rail the Government must ensure…

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Union survey points to safety concerns by Network Rail staff

An RMT survey has revealed the extent of the anxiety among Network…

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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland transport projects get funding boost

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced several projects to improve transport links…

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Unite the Union lobbies MPs to defend Alstom jobs in Derby

Workers from the Alstom train manufacturing works in Derby assembled at Parliament…

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Extra £3.9bn announced today for the Transpennine Route Upgrade

Rail Minister Huw Merriman has announced an extra £3.9 billion for the…

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Amtrak passenger numbers soar during Fiscal Year 2023

During Fiscal Year2023 demand for travel on Amtrak trains has soared with…

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Union issues safety warning following Network Rail job cuts

The TSSA issued a safety warning following Network Rail's announcement that almost…

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