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Decision follows disastrous introduction of new schedule in May
Aim to make European trainmaker and railway tech champion to compete with Chinese
DfT advised against talking to media over timetable compensation
Joanna Whittington’s departure comes less than two weeks after report into timetable chaos
Focus likely to be on lack of accountability and privatisation model
Scheme has fared relatively well compared to similar industry ventures
A blooming ecosystem of small businesses along the railway fear they are under threat
Investigation highlights ‘over-optimism’ and government’s ‘unrealistic’ expectations
State-owned rail operator sells property portfolio to fund infrastructure upgrade
Nationalisation is as unlikely as big investment, but there is appetite for reform
Delay for ‘final infrastructure and extensive testing’ blow to TfL and Grayling
Safety board warns it would be a mistake to discard regulations too quickly after Brexit
Transport secretary seeks to switch inflation measures on pay and fares
Franchises are written on principle of retail price index plus 1 per cent increments
Andrew Haines takes over in wake of timetable chaos and financial woes
Struggle with rising debt prompts group to dispose of commercial estate
Fears ignoring recommendations on new runway’s impact could imperil development
Delays and cancellations were widespread when new timetable was introduced in May
Office invested with power to award compensation as timetable chaos drags on
Transport for the North review calls for extra funding and hands-on role in running lines
Network Rail warns disruption to services may continue on Friday
Chief of c2c operator critical of Network Rail’s ability to run system
Charles Horton steps down after four weeks of disruption and two years of strikes
Office of Rail and Road urges tighter control of timetabling after recent debacle
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