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Cut-price train tickets to lure commuters back on Mondays and Fridays
1 year, 10 months ago

Cut-price train tickets to lure commuters back on Mondays and Fridays

The Independent  

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Militant RMT chief warns strikes may last until next YEAR - as Britain braces for Walkout Wednesday
2 years, 5 months ago

Militant RMT chief warns strikes may last until next YEAR - as Britain braces for Walkout Wednesday

Daily Mail  

Militant RMT union chiefs reportedly rejected Network Rail's latest bumper offer despite initial plans to accept the deal, it was claimed yesterday, as Britain braces for another 24-hour walkout that will cripple the rail network. c2c: This Wednesday, the rail operator will run two trains per hour from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness via Laindon; two trains per hour from Fenchurch …

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Govia wins Thameslink contract despite £24m Southeastern fine
2 years, 9 months ago

Govia wins Thameslink contract despite £24m Southeastern fine

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rail company Govia will continue to run the Thameslink franchise …

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Govia Thameslink to avoid nationalisation despite scandal at sister company Southeastern
2 years, 9 months ago

Govia Thameslink to avoid nationalisation despite scandal at sister company Southeastern

The Telegraph  

Govia Thameslink is set to avoid nationalisation despite its sister company being slapped with a record fine for hiding £25m that was owed back to taxpayers. Govia Thameslink, a joint venture between London-listed Go-Ahead and French state-owned company Keolis, is expected to be awarded a lucrative “national rail contract” allowing it to continue running the UK’s biggest train franchise. Govia …

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Rail firm fined £23.5m for ‘breach of public trust’
2 years, 9 months ago

Rail firm fined £23.5m for ‘breach of public trust’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A leading train operator has been issued with a penalty notice for £23.5m following the discovery …

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Train firm stripped of franchise over failure to declare £25m of taxpayer cash
3 years, 3 months ago

Train firm stripped of franchise over failure to declare £25m of taxpayer cash

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Under the new operator, we will prioritise the punctual, …

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Govia Thameslink Railway fined £1m after train passenger died sticking head out of carriage window
5 years, 5 months ago

Govia Thameslink Railway fined £1m after train passenger died sticking head out of carriage window

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Train operator Govia Thameslink Railway has been fined £1m after …

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