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InTheNews: The latest rail news on Monday, 7th March 2022
Levenmouth moves a step closer to the reintroduction of passenger services for the first time in more than fifty years, bringing with it exciting new journey opportunities and economic benefits for the area.
Following the green light from Transport Scotland for the £116.6 million scheme, Network Rail has started construction of the rail link.
The work includes the removal of the old track bed and other route preparation activities in advance of the re-instatement of a double track railway and passenger services to Leven.
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has set out five ‘tests’ to ensure the establishment of Great British Railways, the new railway structure, will be a success.
The five tests provide clear criteria for the new railway body to ensure it is best able to harness the value and expertise of the rail supply industry.
The tests includes no hiatus in current work, transparency, partnership, productivity and ambition.
West Midlands Trains (WMT) has announced the appointment of Ian McConnell – currently Chief Operating Officer at ScotRail – as its new Managing Director.
He will join WMT during April, once he has ensured ScotRail is successfully handed over to the new public body, Scottish Rail Holdings.
Greater Anglia has launched a campaign to encourage more women to apply for train driver roles.
The train operator is using International Women’s Day to promote the opportunities for women to become train drivers.
Tomorrow more than 40 women will find out more about becoming a train driver at a bespoke event for existing staff currently in other roles, at Greater Anglia’s academy in Stratford.
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