All UK articles – Page 4
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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
Amongst its other public transport activities, TfGM stipulates, develops and monitors local rail services in Greater Manchester. It is also owner of the Manchester Metrolink light rail system, opened in 1992 and operated on concession. Renamed from Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive on April 1, 2011, it reports to ...
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Welsh Government
The National Assembly for Wales administers grants for rail freight facilities and encourages railway development and integration of public transport. Transport for Wales, an agency of the Welsh Assembly Government, is responsible for administering the transport policies of the National Assembly. AddressCathays ParkCardiff CF10 3NQUKPhone+44 1443 845500Emailcustomerhelp@gov.walesWebsitegov.wales
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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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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 51 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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South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE)
Amongst its other public transport activities, SYPTE stipulates, subsidises, develops and monitors local rail services in South Yorkshire, extending to 256 km serving 27 stations. It is also responsible for development of the Sheffield Supertram network. SYPTE is accountable to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) Transport Committee which is ...
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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, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.
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RATP Dev UK Ltd
Subsidiary of RATP, bidding for contract operations of rail, metro and light rail systems; former operator of Manchester Metrolink. AddressLondonUKWebsitewww.ratpdev.co.uk
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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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West Coast Railways Co Ltd
Provides spot hire and also operates charter trains. It is based at Carnforth Motive Power Depot, the location of the former Steamtown heritage railway attraction. In June 1998 WCR was the first private company in the UK to gain a train operator licence. Trains are operated using the company’s own ...
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The Train Chartering Company Ltd
Supplies private charter trains for hire or charter and private carriages and rail cars for rent worldwide. Also organises location hire for filming based around stations or rail vehicles. It is the owner of The Luxury Train Club for rail cruise bookings by individuals, group travel and travel agents globally. ...
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT, UK)
CILT is the professional body for individuals and organisations involved in all disciplines, modes and aspects of transport and logistics, with 22 000 UK members. It is the UK territorial organisation of CILT International, which has 30 000 members worldwide. On October 6 2017 the Railway Study Association merged into ...
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Locomotive & Carriage Institution
The institution is open to all railway industry employees, and others (who become associate members) in the UK and worldwide; organises meetings, visits and seminars. Address22 Doidges Farm CloseEggbucklandPlymouth PL5 5WFUKEmailsmithstuart@lococarriage.org.ukWebsitewww.lococarriage.org.uk