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Electrification – rail professionals must take charge
Published: April 2008 by Jeremy Candfield
ELECTRIFICATION is back on the industry’s agenda. There has been a rapid growth in interest since last summer. Cross-industry groups are meeting; there are signs that the business case may be significantly stronger than had been thought; the environmental issues are becoming more prominent all the time; Government is sounding more interested. Read full
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We need right time all the time
Published: March 2008 by Tim Shoveller
Taking a moment away from the challenge of establishing our new company, East Midlands Trains, has given me the opportunity to think about how the business we’re building will look and feel in seven years time, and indeed, what changes we may see. Read full
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Branding is a must - whatever the cost
Published: March 2008 by Richard George
When I was a youth I knew all about brands – there was Cadbury’s chocolate, Fry’s chocolate and Nestles Milky Bars. Then came Galaxy and various assorted Mars, Milky Ways, Crunchies, Picnics, Curly Wurlys etc. Oh yes, I knew about brands all right. Read full
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HS2 must be the next link in the plan
Published: February 2008 by Richard Brown
High Speed 1 is transforming rail travel between the UK and mainland Europe. It has cut journey times by 40 minutes compared with the days before the line was built, improved punctuality even further, and brought Eurostar’s high-speed services within reach of millions more people, thanks to better connections at St Pancras International. Read full
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Electrify the gaps - and build new lines
Published: January 2008 by Adrian Shooter
Last year was a good one for the railway, with the government plans published in July based on growth and supported by funding to provide more trains and more capacity. Read full