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Overcrowding on trains – looking at those figures
Crowded trains The latest figures on overcrowding on trains may not come as a surprise to commuters on Britain’s increasingly busy rail network. Gwyn Topham observed in the Guardian: ‘Three London Midland evening rush-hour trains from Euston to Birmingham on … Continue reading
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Tagged Greengauge 21, Guardian, Gwyn Topham, HS2, HS2 and Birmingham, Jim Steer, London Midland, overcrowded trains, overcrowding on trains, WCML
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Capacity promised by 51M’s ‘alternative’ to HS2 already being delivered to UK rail network
Rail journalist Alan Marshall argues that many of the capacity benefits contained in the 51M alternative to HS2 will be achieved within the next few years anyway……and without the need to spend money on a grade-separated junction. ‘Project 110’ is … Continue reading
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Tagged 51M, Alan Marshall, Atherstone, HS2, London Midland, Milton Keynes, Nuneaton, RP2, Rugby, Stafford bypass, Stone, Trent Valley line, WCML
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Number of 16-25 railcard journeys soar 60% in 5 years
The number of journeys made by 16-25 Railcard holders on UK railways has soared by 60% in just five years. The news was released this week by ATOC (The Association of Train Operating Companies). It’s clear that insurance premiums and … Continue reading
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Tagged ATOC, Go-HS2, HS1, HS2, London Midland, rail capacity, Railcard, Virgin Trains, WCML overcrowding
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