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First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government to rebuild passenger confidence as it takes over running services across the Northern rail network.
The additional funding will be invested in timetable improvements, recruiting new train drivers and offering passengers compensation for poor service.
Northern passengers to see real and tangible improvements across the network as soon as possible.
From 1 March 2020 the Northern Rail franchise will be taken into public ownership. All tickets, including season tickets, will still be still valid.
Provides an update on South Western Railway and outlines precautionary measures being taken by the department to ensure the continuation of services.
An update on the continuation of the Northern franchise and the evaluation of proposals submitted by Arriva Rail North.
Govia Thameslink Railway and LNER in flexible ticket trials to inform rail improvements.
New trains, more seats, simplified fares and more frequent services on the West Coast Main Line.
Abellio East Midlands awarded franchise from August 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Abellio announced to run East Midlands Railway franchise from August 2019.
Passengers on 50% of DfT operated franchises are now eligible for improved compensation schemes when their trains are delayed by 15 minutes or more.
Stagecoach Group will continue to operate train services on the East Midlands rail franchise.
Update on May 2018 timetable disruption.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Transport about a Which? investigation into compensation for rail passengers who have made a high volume of claims.
Contingent liabilities for an agreement to continue non-stop rail services between Paddington and Heathrow Airport.
Rail Minister meets with Mayor of Greater Manchester and leaders of Northern and Network Rail.
Penalty fare rules altered to offer greater protection to those making genuine mistakes.
An overview of plans for the East Coast, West Coast and East Midlands rail franchises.
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