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Green HST proposed for Heart of Wales ‘Red Kite’
Plans are being drawn up to capitalise on the scenic value of the Heart of Wales line in the summer of 2023 with a tourist HST service
James Abbott
Community rail: as you like it
After just two years the work of volunteers is already having a major impact on the Shakespeare line
Vicki Pipe
Staggering seats
PriestmanGoode offer the first-of-a-kind seat layout. Here is Proteus – brought to you by Innovate UK, Angel Trains and Chiltern Railways
Ian Walmsley
Limited scope for train operator cost cuts
■ Switch from net premium to subsidy signalled problems
■ Rolling stock and track access dominate rises
■ Costs stabilised after year-on-year increases
Bradford will benefit from IRP, says Minister
Light rail boost is preferable to new line to Manchester, claims Stephenson
Trackwatch - May 2022 issue
Our monthly summary of network changes
Martyn Brailsford
Waterside service could be restored in 2024
CONFIDENCE IS growing that the green light will be given for passenger services to be restored on the Waterside line on the west side of Southampton Water under the ‘Restoring Your Railway’ programme
James Abbott
GBR HQ: place your bets
The answer to the ultimate question is 42. The number of bidders for the new 222 Marylebone Road
Ian Walmsley
Staycation Express suspended for 2022
RAIL CHARTER Services has confirmed that its summer service over the Settle to Carlisle line, popularly called the Staycation Express, will not operate in 2022.
Anglia pioneers 21st Century Operations
■ Network Operations Strategy starting to deliver
■ Liverpool Street IECC pilots radical reorganisation
■ Key role for Luminate TMS
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