All UK articles – Page 6
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Heathrow Express Ltd
Built and owns the infrastructure of a branch serving London Heathrow Airport, managing its three stations, and sub-contracts a non-stop service linking the airport to London. See London network map. Construction of a branch from the London – Reading Great Western Main Line at Airport Jc south to the airport ...
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European Passengers Transport Operators (EPTO)
Trade association comprising the largest private public transport companies in Europe: Arriva, ComfortDelGro, First Group, GoAhead, Grupo Barraqueiro, Keolis and Stagecoach Group. EPTO provides an independent public transport operators, advocating for efficient operation, delivery of quality services and supporting environmental objectives. AddressRue Sainte Marie 61080 BrusselsBelgiumPhone+32 2 6636632Emailinfo@epto.netWebsitewww.epto.net
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Established in 1847, the IMechE supports 120 000 members in over 140 countries. It is the leading professional engineering body, encouraging long-term career development. It also promotes engineering to influence policy makers and inform the public, and supports engineering innovation. Address1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJUKPhone+44 20 7222 7899Fax+44 20 7222 ...
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Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE)
Incorporated in 1912 for the advancement of the science and practice of signalling and telecommunications. The IRSE is a licensed body of the UK Engineering Council. It organises activities that support professional development and maintain the competence of its members. Address4th Floor1 Birdcage WalkLondon SW1H 9JJUKPhone+44 20 7808 1180Fax+44 20 ...
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Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)
The IET was formed in 2006 by a merger of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (founded 1871) and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (founded 1884) to provide an inclusive and interdisciplinary body. With over 168 000 members worldwide in 150 countries, the IET is one of Europe’s largest professional engineering ...
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Department for Transport, UK
The Department is responsible for Britain’s transport industries including railways. In 1994, British Rail was split into infrastructure and operating companies. The infrastructure company, now Network Rail, was sold to the private sector in 1996, while the operating companies have been franchised. The DfT Rail Group established in 2005 combines ...
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GO-OP Co-operative Ltd
Aims to provide open access rail services in southwest England. Address16 SomermeadBristol BS3 5QSUKPhone+44 300 456 2265Emailinfo@go-op.coopWebsitewww.go-op.coop
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Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT)
This is a trade association for bus, coach, light rail and metro operators, giving them a voice through political lobbying and media liaison. It also provides a forum for sharing information amongst its members. Address22 Greencoat PlaceLondon SW1P 1PRUKPhone+44 20 7240 3131Fax+44 20 7240 6565Emailadmin@cpt-uk.orgWebsitewww.cpt-uk.org
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Community Rail Network (CRN)
CRN’s membership consists of more than 70 community rail partnerships which represent over 1200 station adoption groups. The network aims to engage local communities in encouraging use of local railways to promote social inclusion and sustainability. The Community Rail Network was formerly known as the Association of Community Rail ...
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East West Railway Co (EWR Co)
Established as a stand-alone company on 14 December 2017 to manage restoration of a direct railway on the Oxford – Cambridge axis. An initial phase is rehabilitation of former freight-only lines from Bicester and Aylesbury to Milton Keynes, followed by upgrading the existing Bletchley – Bedford line. Under development is ...
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Fishguard & Rosslare Railways & Harbours Co
Jointly owned by ferry and port operator Stena Line Ports Ltd and Iarnród Eireann, this company owns the railways in Ireland linking Waterford and Wexford with the port of Rosslare, but the lines are leased to and operated by IE. A short section is also owned serving Fishguard Harbour in ...