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This is a once in a generation chance to significantly improve the quality of rail

North.” services in the IAN HYDE Northern’s head of new trains, as the first bodyshells of CAF trains are unveiled.

It’s important that the next operator and Network Rail get the basics right to rebuild trust with passengers.” ANTHONY SMITH Transport Focus Chief Executive profiles what is needed in the new Wales and Borders franchise.

The Government needs to redress the legacy of underinvestment that has seen transport spending in London six times that per head as

region.” in our KEITH WAKFIELD West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Committee Chairman, after Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announces the UK’s transport spending plan.

I don’t want anyone to be in any doubt that we want those stations completed.” SIR TERRY MORGAN Crossrail Ltd Chairman on the news that five stations on the Western section have been delayed.

The closure of Electric Railway Museum in its current form is a real blow to the railway preservation movement.” IAN BROWN CBE Electric Railway Museum Chairman on the likely closure of the site near Coventry.

You need good people at the right time, otherwise you don’t get very far.” GIAN-LUCA ERBACCI Alstom’s Senior Vice-President in Europe speaks at the opening of the company’s new facility in Widnes.