Take back the track
- Published Mon 26 of Feb, 2001 13:18 GMT - (3021 Reads)The three rail unions launched a national campaign in January to persuade the Government to take Railtrack back into public ownership in the wake of the "industry’s post-Hatfield chaos".
Railway ousted
- Published Sat 24 of Feb, 2001 22:57 GMT - (4855 Reads)The North Somerset Railway which had plans to reinstate the Radstock-Frome line has been evicted from its base within the old railway station/goods area by Bath and North East Somerset Council and the Norton and Radstock Regeneration Company.
Plane to train
- Published Fri 23 of Feb, 2001 21:56 GMT - (3258 Reads)The attractions of trains and the drawbacks of flying are becoming increasingly apparent around the world.
Well done GNER!
- Published Tue 20 of Feb, 2001 10:47 GMT - (3655 Reads)Rail Future is extremely pleased to hear that GNER has dropped its
Well done Virgin!
- Published Tue 20 of Feb, 2001 07:50 GMT - (4269 Reads)Rail Future congratulates Virgin on its half price ticket offer which is clearly attracting a great many passengers back to the railway.
Kill the busway
- Published Mon 19 of Feb, 2001 22:40 GMT - (3322 Reads)Sensible people will get a chance to have their say about the ridiculous scheme to convert a railway into a busway.
Steam specials
- Published Mon 19 of Feb, 2001 22:05 GMT - (3103 Reads)Two special trains are being run in May, highlighting the part the steam engines have played in breathing new life into the railway.
Island's rail future
- Published Mon 19 of Feb, 2001 00:02 GMT - (4196 Reads)The future of railways on the Isle of Wight will be under scrutiny on Wednesday 28 February 2001.
Future of rail services in East Midlands
- Published Thu 15 of Feb, 2001 14:13 GMT - (3656 Reads)The managing directors of two train operating companies will be talking about the future of rail services in the East Midlands at a public meeting in Leicester in March.
Future of London's Transport
- Published Thu 15 of Feb, 2001 13:46 GMT - (3360 Reads)One of the most influential people involved in the development of a public transport system for London will address a rail users group next week.
Rail Industry Bickers
- Published Thu 15 of Feb, 2001 09:34 GMT - (4123 Reads)Rail Future is dismayed to learn that yet again the key players in delivering a better railway are bickering and passing the buck.
Is Virgin trying hard enough to win back passengers?
- Published Wed 14 of Feb, 2001 13:34 GMT - (3956 Reads)Rail Future comments today on stories in the Press regarding the latest “nightmare” journey on Virgin.
Rail Future defends rail as a car alternative
- Published Tue 13 of Feb, 2001 15:47 GMT - (3513 Reads)Below is Rail Future's letter to the Daily Express in response to their article on page 12 "Time to relax and enjoy the
Steam line link
- Published Mon 12 of Feb, 2001 15:51 GMT - (4192 Reads)Trains may soon be able to run through to London from the North Norfolk preserved steam railway.
Free book
- Published Sat 10 of Feb, 2001 23:40 GMT - (4022 Reads)A to Z of Rail Reopenings. Illustrated 90 page book worth
Car of the Year
- Published Fri 09 of Feb, 2001 11:22 GMT - (4091 Reads)A car which uses both battery and petrol for power has been named Car of the Year by the Environmental Transport Association.
Rail freight must grow
- Published Thu 08 of Feb, 2001 17:02 GMT - (4187 Reads)News that Britain's biggest rail freight company is up for sale has alarmed rail campaigners.
Wensleydale hopes high
- Published Thu 08 of Feb, 2001 16:39 GMT - (4794 Reads)The recent share offer by Wensleydale Railway plc has been so well received by investors that the directors have resolved to keep it open until fully subscribed.
Yet another blow for rail freight
- Published Thu 08 of Feb, 2001 15:48 GMT - (4547 Reads)The Government proudly announced yesterday that it has given
Long-distance link-up
- Published Mon 05 of Feb, 2001 23:51 GMT - (4566 Reads)One of Britain's biggest rail user groups is calling for 13 miles of track to be brought back into passenger use to provide a new 120-mile long-distance train service.
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