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Seeking the cure for cracks
DfT goes legal as Hitachi 800 Series saga continues
ROGER FORD
Williams-Shapps Plan: creating the new model railway
ROGER FORD CONTINUES HIS ANALYSIS OF THE WILLIAMS-SHAPPS PLAN
■ DfT developing ‘operating model’
■ Transition Team in action
■ Timelines emerging
Celebrating innovation
Excitement is mounting for the Fourth Friday Club Railway Innovation Awards on 15 October. Modern Railways summarises a selection of entries
Williams-Shapps: what future for open access?
■ Increased track access charges for new ventures
■ Revenue abstraction criteria eased
■ Existing operators protected
Polishing the Crown
Norwich Crown Point depot was opened in 1982 by Sir Peter Parker, British Rail Chairman. Nearly 40 years on, it has had a major upgrade for Swiss trains and a Dutch operator
Ian Walmsley
Alan Williams - October 2021
Our columnist reflects on developments with the now aborted East Coast main line timetable change
ALAN WILLIAMS
Smart electrification for the Valleys
Planning infrastructure and rolling stock upgrades together is key to success
The return to rail, Essex-style
Our new columnist VICKI PIPE travels on a Bucket & Spade special to the Sunshine Coast
Vicki Pipe
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