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DBS UK-Poland service to go bi-weekly

DBS UK-Poland service to go bi-weekly

20 February 2012

DB Schenker Rail plans to establish stronger rail freight services between Poland and the UK with the doubling of freight services in 2012.

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Channel Tunnel featured on stamp

20 February 2012.

As part of the Royal Mail 'The Age of the Windsors' commemorative issue, the route across the Channel is highlighted for its significance.

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Train naming honours Bedford driver

20 February 2012.

A Class 319 is named after a well-liked driver that sadly lost a battle with cancer in 2011.

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Abellio takes over in East Anglia

20 February 2012.

The Dutch-owned passenger operator promises a secure and fairer railway for Greater Anglia, additional customer service from day one of the new franchise and frozen car parking charges for 2012.

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DBS on target to serve two new freight hubs

14 February 2012.

Britain's largest freight operator is set to begin work on road-rail freight interchanges at Radlett and Colnbrook.

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Proposal to reopen Totton-Fawley line to passengers

14 February 2012.

The Waterside line, which serves the Fawley refinery, could see passenger services return as far as Hythe station.

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Hopes raised for Bombardier for Crossrail contract

14 February 2012.

The DfT has changed its specification for the new trains planned for the Crossrail contract, improving the chance that Derby-based Bombardier could win the £1 billion deal.

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Safety first at East Coast

31 January 2012.

The ECML train operator’s best practice is recognised at awards ceremony.

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Virgin rated top long distance rail operator

29 January 2012.

The West Coast franchise has once again topped the performance league among companies operating inter-city passenger services.

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LM happy with progress on passenger satisfaction

28 January 2012.

There was a 2% overall increase in happy train travellers on London Midland's network during the middle of last year.

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