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UK rail franchises face threat from abroad
Dutch and French operators gain edge after Abellio secured Greater Anglia franchise with offer a fifth higher than London-listed groups
High-speed train safety questioned
A SCOTTISH academic has claimed the HS2 high-speed railway plans may suffer track failure and derailments if trains are allowed to travel on it at speeds of 250mph.
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David Cameron will hear radical ideas for making Britain’s cities safer for cyclists at a Downing Street conference tomorrow.
Northamptonshire MP Andrea Leadsom leading the battle for residents affected by HS2 rail link
MP ANDREA Leadsom has reassured homeowners left in limbo following the HS2 announcement that fighting for compensation is one of her top priorities.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Financial Times
- UK rail franchises face threat from abroadDutch and French operators gain edge after Abellio secured Greater Anglia franchise with offer a fifth higher than London-listed groups
The Herald
- High-speed train safety questionedA SCOTTISH academic has claimed the HS2 high-speed railway plans may suffer track failure and derailments if trains are allowed to travel on it at speeds of 250mph.
The Telegraph
- High speed rail link 'at risk of derailment' because of 225mph trainsSecret research ordered into safety of Government's controversial high speed rail scheme amid warnings of catastrophic failures.
Other Regional Press
- New board is a step forward for rail linkA RAILWAY station for Winslow is a step closer to becoming reality, after a new board has been set up to oversee the delivery of the east-west rail project in the region.
- Northamptonshire MP Andrea Leadsom leading the battle for residents affected by HS2 rail linkMP ANDREA Leadsom has reassured homeowners left in limbo following the HS2 announcement that fighting for compensation is one of her top priorities.
Other News Sources
- HS2 Ltd has appointed Arup, supported by URS Scott Wilson, for the provision of environmental overview services for the High Speed 2 London to the West Midlands rail project. The £7m contract is the first to be awarded under Lot 3 environmental services of HS2’s professional services framework.
- Oxford Circus and Green Park Tube station cool for summer thanks to air technologyPassengers using Oxford Circus and Green Park Tube stations in Westminster should have a more pleasant experience this summer thanks to the installation of new air cooling units.
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