All UK articles – Page 3
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Rail Delivery Group (RDG)
Established in 2011, the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) is the leadership group for Britain’s rail industry, bringing together all passenger and freight operators with Network Rail and HS2, to provide a collective voice on cross-industry issues; to develop, promote and establish industry-wide policies, strategies and plans; and provide services and ...
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Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland)
The main statutory responsibilities of the Department in relation to railways are: approval of management board appointments, certain regulatory functions in matters of operational safety, transposition of EU directives, and provision of aid from public funds. AddressClarence Court10-18 Adelaide StreetBelfast BT2 8GBUKPhone+44 28 9054 0540Fax+44 28 9054 0598Emailtransport.policy@drdni.gov.ukWebsitewww.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
Traffic statistics and other data about London North Eastern Railway, which operates East Coast Main Line passenger train services linking London with Yorkshire, northeast England and eastern Scotland.
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National Express Group (NEG)
NEG was very active in bidding for UK rail franchises, but during the 2010s switched focus to bidding for European contracts, notably in Germany: Rhein-Wupper-Bahn (RB 48) and Rhein-Münsterland-Express (RE 7) from December 2015; Rhein-Express (RE/RRX 5), from June 2019; Westfalen-Express (RE/RRX 6), from December 2019; Wupper-Express (RE 4), ...
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Nottingham Express Transit (NET)
Opened in 2004; two-line network serving 50 stops In December 1998 government approval was given for construction of an initial “Y”-shaped line south from Hucknall and Phoenix Park to the city centre (14 km, 23 stops) opened on March 9 2004. In 2011 the Tramlink Nottingham consortium won the concession ...
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Transport Focus
Transport Focus is the independent passenger watchdog, set up by the UK Government to represent the interests of Britain’s rail passengers, and England’s bus, coach and tram passengers (outside London), as well as users of the national trunk road network. It is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the ...
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Rail Freight Group (RFG)
Representative body for the rail freight industry in the UK, aiming to increase the volume of goods moved by rail. Members include rail freight operators, logistics companies, ports, equipment suppliers, property developers and support services, as well as retailers, construction companies and other customers. Address7 Bury PlaceLondon WC1A 2LAUKPhone+44 20 ...
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Serco Group plc
Serco began operating the Caledonian Sleeper service on April 1 2015 under a 15-year franchise from Transport Scotland. Serco is also a joint venture partner with Abellio as operator of the Merseyrail franchise. AddressSerco House11 Bartley Wood Business ParkHook RG27 9XBUKPhone+44 1256 745900Fax+44 1256 744111Emailgeneralenquiries@serco.comWebsitewww.serco.com
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Stagecoach Group plc
Operator of the Supertram light rail network in Sheffield since 1997. It also operated Manchester Metrolink from July 2007 until it sold the operation to RATP Group in August 2011. Stagecoach was partner with Virgin Group for the West Coast Main Line (January 1997 − November 2007), the East Coast ...
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Urban Transport Group (UTG)
The Urban Transport Group brings together and promotes the interests of Britain’s largest urban areas on transport. Seven Combined Authority areas are full members: Merseytravel (Liverpool - Merseyside) Nexus (Newcastle upon Tyne - Tyne & Wear) South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Sheffield - S Yorkshire) Transport for Greater Manchester ...
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Railway Heritage Trust (RHT)
Founded in 1985 by British Rail, the RHT is an independent limited by guarantee company that supports with grants the conservation and restoration of historic railway buildings and structures, and acts as a catalyst between owners and outside parties in conservation and re-use of the railway’s heritage. Address1 Eversholt StreetLondon ...
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Permanent Way Institution (PWI)
Established in 1884, PWI promotes and encourages acquisition and exchange of technical and general knowledge about the design, construction and maintenance of railed track, including trains and tramways and related infrastructure. Address9 Queens RdBrentwood CM14 4HEUKPhone+44 1277 230031Emailsecretary@thepwi.orgWebsitewww.thepwi.org