UK Rail News
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Rail unions seek review over east coast
The rail unions ASLEF, RMT and TSSA have launched an application for judicial review to challenge the government over InterCity East Coast... -
'Millions to benefit' from rail investment
Millions of people across the country are set to benefit from an ambitious five-year £38bn spending and investment programme - part of...
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Appoint HS2 minister to maximise benefits, report suggests
The government should appoint a minister with specific responsibility for ensuring HS2 delivers the jobs and economic... -
HS2 boss calls for project to be fast-tracked
Work on the northern section of the HS2 high speed rail line should be brought forward, a report by the man in charge of the project...
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Network Rail apologises over crossing deaths
Network Rail's chief executive has today issued a full and unreserved apology on behalf of the company for past failings in managing... -
Most rail users unaware of rights when travel disrupted
Three quarters of rail passengers are unaware of their compensation and refunds rights when trains are delayed or...
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Re: The Debate on Hydraulic Fracturing for Gas in the UK
The risks to health and environment are too great and they pose a knock-on risk to long-term sustainable agriculture and tourism industries. There...
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Re: The Debate on Hydraulic Fracturing for Gas in the UK
I totally agree with everything you say. Also,there seem to be a lot of 'pro' experts speaking to us but we are a little lacking on those experts for...
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Re: Preventing Avoidable Admissions to Hospitals
Resources available to liaise and build bridges between primary and secondary care services are being unceremoniously cut back to the hilt. Due to...
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Re: Preventing Avoidable Admissions to Hospitals
Age UK published a report recently showing the catastrophic situation many old people are in today. An estimated 800,000 frail old people cannot...
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Early diagnosis
The government is putting pressure on GPs to increase the number of patients diagnosed with dementia. But why? But there is no evidence that an...
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(NL) Research & Innovation - Technology Strategy Board TSB - Healthcare
Priority Areas Healthcare spend is rising as populations increase and age There is potential for government support in UK healthcare...
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Interview: Anna Morris, Senior Policy Manager, Carers Trust
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Interview: David Badcock, Head of R&D;, Addaction
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Editor's Feature
Graham Stringer MP
'Economic illiteracy' at heart of opposition to HS2
How many votes do you think a general election candidate would garner in Manchester with the following offer to the electorate: isolate Manchester, shut down the West Coast...
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