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You may never have heard of Carillion. There’s no reason you should have. Its lack of glamour is neatly summed up by the name it sported in the 90s: Tarmac. But since then it has grown and grown to become the UK’s second-largest building firm – and one of the biggest contractors to the British government.
Scotrail misses targets after "challenging" autumn
ScotRail has missed a key performance target amid "challenging" autumn and winter conditions on the railways.
Nottingham train station partially reopens after devastating fire
Nottingham railway station has partially reopened this morning following the massive blaze which took fire crews almost 12 hours to deal with.
Saturday, 13 January 2018
BBC News
- Nottingham railway station reopens after huge fireNottingham railway station has reopened following a huge fire that police say is being treated as arson.
- Vicar and campaigner chained to tree in HS2 Euston protestRev Anne Stevens and local resident Jo Hurford say HS2 is having a detrimental impact on the area.
- Key UK contractor Carillion denies rescue plan in doubtConstruction giant Carillion dismisses claims lenders rejected a rescue plan and says talks continue.
The Guardian
- Nottingham railway station reopens after fireNottingham station has reopened after it was damaged by a huge fire as police hunt for those responsible for the suspected arson attack.
- Jo Johnson's new jobs show northern transport once again taking a backseatMaking Jo Johnson minister for transport and London sends the wrong signal about the government’s commitment to infrastructure beyond the capital
- The company that runs Britain is near to collapse. Watch and worryYou may never have heard of Carillion. There’s no reason you should have. Its lack of glamour is neatly summed up by the name it sported in the 90s: Tarmac. But since then it has grown and grown to become the UK’s second-largest building firm – and one of the biggest contractors to the British government.
The Herald
- Scotrail misses targets after "challenging" autumnScotRail has missed a key performance target amid "challenging" autumn and winter conditions on the railways.
Times Online
- Blaze at Nottingham railway station being treated as arson [Subscription]A huge fire which caused “substantial damage” to Nottingham railway station and required more than 60 firefighters to bring under control is being treated as arson.
- Latest must-have Adidas trainers are just the train ticket [Subscription]Smart technology means the end of running around for a train ticket in Berlin. In keeping with the German capital’s quirky sense of style, the latest must-have trainers incorporate the distinctive seat cover design of the underground system.
City AM
- Ranked: London's worst Tube lines for delaysLondoners have already declared their favourite Tube line, but this ranking of which Tube lines face the most delays may give passengers more food for thought.
London Evening Standard
- Train strike January 2018: Passengers face more disruption after week of chaosThousands of rail passengers who have endured the worst week of strikes for decades face further disruption this weekend due to engineering work.
Northern Echo
- Should Middlesbrough be focus of HS2 in the North-East at Darlington's expense?THERE is a lot of talk about HS2 and how it will benefit the North in some way. But it won't be by having a faster connection to London.
Nottingham Evening Post
- Nottingham train station partially reopens after devastating fireNottingham railway station has partially reopened this morning following the massive blaze which took fire crews almost 12 hours to deal with.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- It’s ‘Brew Monday’ for rail passengers Rail staff in Leeds are backing Samaritans’ bid to turn ‘Blue Monday’ into ‘Brew Monday. January 15 has been dubbed ‘the most difficult day of the year’ so the two organisations encourage people to connect over a cuppa by offering passengers free tea bags and listening tips, as well as promoting Samaritans’ services.
- It’s ‘Brew Monday’ for rail passengers Rail staff in Leeds are backing Samaritans’ bid to turn ‘Blue Monday’ into ‘Brew Monday. January 15 has been dubbed ‘the most difficult day of the year’ so the two organisations encourage people to connect over a cuppa by offering passengers free tea bags and listening tips, as well as promoting Samaritans’ services.
Rail Technology Magazine
- DfT deal means East Midlands HS2 station could open earlyThe government has reached an agreement with local organisations in the East Midlands to maximise the benefits of the future Toton HS2 hub, including work to open the station in the 2020s. The commitment between the DfT, Midlands Connect and East Midlands Councils has set out four priorities...
- Contractor selected to deliver £25m Preston tramlineA project to bring tram services back to Preston has taken a major step forward today with the appointments of the contractors who will deliver the project. The £25m scheme, run by Preston Trampower, will involve building a 3.5-mile-long line, the first in the city since the 1930s. In...
- Overground between Gospel Oak and Barking to reopen after 'once-in-a-generation upgrade'London Overground services are set to return between Gospel Oak and Barking next week following the installation of new overhead electric lines. Opening on Monday 15 January, the work will allow new electric trains to be introduced on the line, in what Network Rail is calling a “once in a...
Railnews
- Mayor renews call for TfL control in wake of GTR report The critical report about Govia Thameslink Railway published by the National Audit Office has triggered a renewed call from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan for more of the capital™s rail services to be transferred to Transport for London. Apart from the staff shortage, the development of the Thameslink Programme has also been hampered by infrastructure failings as well as chronic industrial action. Strikes over DCO and DOO have been continuing, with further walkouts today on Northern, Merseyrail, South Western Railway and Greater Anglia. The effect of the strikes has varied, with noticeable di...
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