Rail transport in the United Kingdom

Alaska Power & Telephone Initiates Marine Route Survey for SEALink Submarine Cable Project

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Technology, Utilities, Telecommunications, Energy, Networks, Internet, British Rail, Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Sealink, ALASKA

AP&T Wireless (APTW), a subsidiary of Alaska Power & Telephone, has initiated a marine route survey for the SEALink submarine fiber optic cable project.

Key Points: 
  • AP&T Wireless (APTW), a subsidiary of Alaska Power & Telephone, has initiated a marine route survey for the SEALink submarine fiber optic cable project.
  • The SEALink project is an exciting venture that will bring a much needed boost to communities in Southeast Alaska.
  • Alaska Power & Telephone President and CEO Mike Garrett remarked the marine route survey is a significant milestone for the SEALink project.
  • Alaska Power & Telephone Company (OTC: APTL) is an investor-owned utility providing diverse utility services in over 40 communities in rural Alaska.

Government questioned as leak enquiry delays East Midlands franchise confirmation

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Rail transport by country, Transport in the United Kingdom, Abellio, National Express East Anglia, East Midlands Railway, South Eastern franchise

Standstill period extended while leak to Abellio investigated

Key Points: 
  • The Shadow Transport Secretary asked an urgent question,as contract signingon the East Midlands rail franchise is delayed to allowinvestigation ofa leak during the bidding process.
  • The Department for Transport has delayed the final sign-off of the East Midlands rail franchise award, extending the standstill period (a ten day pause between award and signing of contracts) by a week.
  • It is alleged that details of the current franchise holder, Stagecoach's bid were leaked last summer to Abellio, who were last month awarded the contract.
  • Speaking for the Government,Andrew Jonessaid,
    "The leak of the Stagecoach bid details to Abellio during the bidding, casts further doubt on the integrity of the process."

Government questioned as leak enquiry delays East Midlands franchise confirmation

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Rail transport by country, Transport in the United Kingdom, Abellio, National Express East Anglia, East Midlands Railway, South Eastern franchise

Standstill period extended while leak to Abellio investigated

Key Points: 
  • The Shadow Transport Secretary asked an urgent question,as contract signingon the East Midlands rail franchise is delayed to allowinvestigation ofa leak during the bidding process.
  • The Department for Transport has delayed the final sign-off of the East Midlands rail franchise award, extending the standstill period (a ten day pause between award and signing of contracts) by a week.
  • It is alleged that details of the current franchise holder, Stagecoach's bid were leaked last summer to Abellio, who were last month awarded the contract.
  • Speaking for the Government,Andrew Jonessaid,
    "The leak of the Stagecoach bid details to Abellio during the bidding, casts further doubt on the integrity of the process."

Urgent question on the South Eastern rail franchise

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Keolis, Transport in the United Kingdom, Rail transport in England, Govia, South Eastern franchise, Southeastern, Sevenoaks, Chris Grayling, Hansard, Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, questioned on franchise delay

Key Points: 
  • Sevenoaks MP, Sir Michael Fallon, asked the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, to give an update on the delay in awarding the South Eastern rail franchise.
  • The South Eastern franchise covers commuter and regional services from Kent and East Sussex to London which are currently operated by Govia under the Southeastern brand.
  • The next franchise had originally been due to start on December 2018, but the refranchising process was delayed.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.

Urgent question on the South Eastern rail franchise

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Keolis, Transport in the United Kingdom, Rail transport in England, Govia, South Eastern franchise, Southeastern, Sevenoaks, Chris Grayling, Hansard, Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, questioned on franchise delay

Key Points: 
  • Sevenoaks MP, Sir Michael Fallon, asked the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, to give an update on the delay in awarding the South Eastern rail franchise.
  • The South Eastern franchise covers commuter and regional services from Kent and East Sussex to London which are currently operated by Govia under the Southeastern brand.
  • The next franchise had originally been due to start on December 2018, but the refranchising process was delayed.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.

Cubic Delivers First Account-Based Ticketing System for Abellio ScotRail in the UK

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Railway stations in the United Kingdom, Rail transport in Scotland, Transport in the United Kingdom, Cubic Transportation Systems, ScotRail

SAN DIEGO, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB)today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division implemented an account-based ticketing (ABT) system trial for Abellio ScotRail to enable smarter travel in Scotland.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB)today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division implemented an account-based ticketing (ABT) system trial for Abellio ScotRail to enable smarter travel in Scotland.
  • Cubic's One Account solution was deployed on the Glasgow Cathcart loop and is branded by Abellio ScotRail as 'Smart Plus.'
  • This system will allow customers on this route to trial the new pay-as-you-go ticketing system.
  • "Cubic is proud to work with Abellio ScotRail to deliver smart-ticketing solutions in Scotland," said Laurent Eskenazi, managing director of EMEA, CTS.

Difficult year expected for passengers on UK's railways

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Rail transport in England, Transport in England, Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Thameslink, Keolis, Govia Thameslink Railway, Southern, Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise, Franchising

Committee publishes report on rail management and timetabling

Key Points: 

Report summary

  • The Department for Transports management of this franchise and the railway continues to be characterised by cost overruns, project delays and disruption.
  • It is not good enough that the Department does not know if passengers with disabilities are getting the support they need.

Chair's comments

  • For example, poor performance on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise has been well-documented.
  • The Department must provide clarity on this, and similarly on when passengers will see the improvements they were promised from the failed East Coast franchise.

Conclusions and recommendations

Crossrail (Elizabeth Line)

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Transport in London, Heathrow Airport transport proposals, Crossrail, Rail transport in the United Kingdom, London Rail, Rail transport, TfL Rail, Shenfield, Superlink, Woolwich railway station

Wednesday, January 23, 2019This paper provides information on the Crossrail project, including the latest information around its costs and expected timeline for completion.

Key Points: 
  • The project will deliver: a 74-mile railway; 13 miles of new tunnels under London; new, expanded or upgraded stations along the Crossrail route; and a new fleet of trains.
  • When the project is complete, Crossrail services will run from Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east.
  • Additional funding has been required by both Crossrail Limited and Network Rail to complete this project because of cost overruns.
  • A briefing paper on the proposed Crossrail 2 scheme has been published and is also available on the Parliament website.

FS50733228

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Bicester, Bicester Village railway station, Freedom of information in the United States, Freedom of Information Act, Rail transport in the United Kingdom

The complainant has requested information associated with an allotment working group.  Bicester Town Council withheld the information under the exemption for information intended for future publication – section 22 of the FOIA.  During the Commissioner’s investigation the public authority disclosed the information to the complainant.  The Commissioner’s decision is that Bicester Town Council failed to disclose the information within the statutory time limit and breached section 10(1) of the FOIA.  The Commissioner does not requires the public authority to take any steps.

Key Points: 
  • Bicester Town Council withheld the information under the exemption for information intended for future publication section 22 of the FOIA.
  • During the Commissioners investigation the public authority disclosed the information to the complainant.
  • The Commissioners decision is that Bicester Town Council failed to disclose the information within the statutory time limit and breached section 10(1) of the FOIA.
  • The Commissioner does not requires the public authority to take any steps.