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MAY 2007 ISSUE: CONTENTS
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EDITORIAL COMMENT, NEWS & LETTERS [Download]
RAIL PROFESSIONAL COMMENT: Putting rail on the political agenda
The Conservatives have just unveiled their plans for the railways and, with a change in leadership imminent for the Labour party, it will soon be time for Tony Blair's successor to start thinking about whether a change in rail policy is needed...
NEWS HEADLINES
- Reading upgrade plans
- FGW staff get help dealing with angry customers
- Island Line trains sold off
- Rail 2007 conference
- Network Rail confirms projects for next two years
- Thameslink extra trains are welcomed
- Scottish elections raise rail debate
- Eurostar and freight go green
LETTERS
- New route detracts from green promises
- Any progress on alternative online tickets?
- Complaints 'ignored'
BUSINESS NEWS & NEWS ABOUT PEOPLE [Download]
BUSINESS NEWS
- GNER does deal with Virgin over East Coast bid
- Eurotunnel angers shareholders over travel perks reversal
- Roscos round on ORR
NEWS ABOUT PEOPLE
Len Abram; Mark Prout; Sarah Wakefield; Richard Freeman; Peter Samuel; John Lawton; Christopher Garnett; Dana Roy; Shiria Khatun; Peter Anderson; Rachel Dawson; Frazer Smith; Andrew Huxley; Nick Newton; Tony Berkeley; Konstantin Skorik; Graham Smith; Adrian Lyons; Ian Mylroi; Andy Haines; Eddie Fitzsimons; Meagan Thompson...
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RAIL PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW: JOHN SMITH, MANAGING DIRECTOR, GB RAILFREIGHT [Download]
John Smith talks to Katie Silvester about GB Railfreight's ambitions in the coal and intermodal markets – and how hiring the right staff is the secret of success
NEWS ANALYSIS: GATWICK EXPRESS GETS REPRIEVE [Download]
In a remarkable U-turn by the Department for Transport,the Gatwick Express has been saved. But Britain's smallest passenger franchise will be taken over by Southern, which competes for passengers on the same route. Paul Clifton explains
FEATURE: TRANSPORT MUST GO GREEN [Download]
Chris Grayling explains how the Conservatives will be placing railways at the heart of their green transport strategy
FEATURE: FIRST PAST THE POST [Download]
First Transpennine Express has just won four rail awards, reflecting its growth rates and passenger satisfaction levels. It is also in talks with the DfT to lengthen its trains. Alan Whitehouse meets MD Vernon Barker
FEATURE: STUBBING IT OUT [Download]
It's probably the biggest change to happen on the railways since privatisation. The ban on smoking in public places will affect virtually everyone who travels by rail or works on the railway itself. As Peter Plisner has discovered,preparations are well advanced – some companies have already introduced the ban
FEATURE: BASINGSTOKE BLOCKADE [Download]
Lines through Basingstoke have just re-opened after closing to move tracks and update signalling. Paul Clifton reports on the challenges of getting the work done on time – despite a major theft of materials – and organising alternative transport
FEATURE: HIGH SPEED VISION [Download]
The 68 mile Channel Tunnel Rail Link – or High Speed 1 as it is now known – is nearing completion,on time and within budget. Chris Randall talked to Dave Bennett from Union Railways (North) about the challenges of building Britain's first high-speed line
FEATURE: LEARNING FROM PAST MISTAKES [Download]
The Government is ordering new trains and carriages in a muchpublicised move. But let's get the right rolling stock, says Henry Law, and learn from the mistakes of the past when it comes to seating, doors and suspension
FEATURE: SEAT BELTS: NO WAY [Download]
Mike Crowhurst responds to two viewpoints expressed in April's Rail Professional, concerning safety in the wake of Lambrigg – one of which suggested seat belts for passengers and the other airline-style overhead lockers for luggage
VIEW FROM ACROSS THE POND: THE PRICE OF PROGRESS [Download]
Michael R Weinman sums up the news to have come out of America's railways over the last month, including a downturn in freight's rising fortunes and rail related lawsuits
LEGAL OPINION: IEP NOT HST [Download]
Procurement procedures are going to be changing for the Government's next train order – companies bidding to supply new trains will have to bid jointly with financiers. Naomi Horton explains
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INSTITUTION OF RAILWAY OPERATORS [Download]
Running rail – Japanese style
John Glover, with Mark Phillips, Ian Rawlings and John Barlass, takes a closer look at Japan’s railway system
Plus: Diary of events
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES [Download]
A regular round-up of key resources.
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