Co-operative operator blames 'hostility' for delay
The Go-op Co-operative, which secured regulatory approval a year ago to run the first rail service owned by passengers, has warned that the benefits to several West Country towns are in jeopardy because of ‘a hostile investment environment’ which is partly caused by wider railway reforms, including the creation of Great British Railways. It has also claimed that an impression of ‘government hostility’ to future open access is affecting its chances, although it has gained the support of the DfT.
Regular freight trains set to use Chunnel againThe government will announce today that some 15 million pounds from private sources is to be invested in the Barking Eurohub, so that regular freight trains can start running through the Channel Tunnel again. Network Rail and its new property development company Platform4 will take long-term control of the Barking site, which is currently owned by Legal & General.
Last but one station opens on Northumberland LineThe delayed station at Northumberland Park on the Newcastle-Ashington line opened yesterday, and Northern said the first train had arrived at 08.10. The new station is about ten minutes’ travel time from Newcastle and is also an interchange with Tyne & Wear Metro services.
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