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BBC News
12-07-2025
- BBC News
Extra trains for diversion route between Manchester and Mirfield
Extra rail services are to be added between Manchester and Mirfield to help keep people travelling during ongoing engineering Express (TPE) said it would be running three trains per hour rather than two on the Calder Valley route via Hebden Bridge while the multibillion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project McClements, customer experience lead, said the uplift in services would be "vital" when Huddersfield railway station closes for 30 days, from 30 company said services between Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds and York would also be impacted by the closure, while some Northern services will run to an amended timetable. The line between Huddersfield and Stalybridge will remain open for the coming weeks, but TPE has warned that train services near Manchester are expected to be busy on the weekends of 12/13 and 19/20 July due to engineering advised customers to plan ahead, particularly those attending Oasis' run of shows at Heaton operator said while Huddersfield Station is closed, diverted trains would make additional calls at Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, Castleton and replacement bus services will be in place between Brighouse and £100m has been spent on improving diversionary routes under the TRU programme, the company Richardson, TRU managing director, said this meant engineers could complete upgrades "safely and on time".He said: "We're really proud how these routes and services keep people on the move during disruption. We're committed to delivering a more resilient railway for the future."TPE said the upgrade programme would bring faster journey times, improved accessibility at stations, and more frequent and reliable trains. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
The Independent
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Virgin's bid for west coast mainline rail route rejected by regulator
The UK rail regulator has rejected a bid from Richard Branson's Virgin Trains franchise for rail services on the west coast mainline (WCML). The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) rebuffed the application citing concerns over delays and cancelled journeys. The regulator also rejected bids from First Group's East Coast Trains, known as Lumo, and Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands Railway (WSMR) The majority of existing services on Britain's busiest rail line, which runs between London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, are operated by Avanti West Coast. In a statement, Stephanie Tobyn, ORR's director of strategy, policy and reform, said: 'After thorough assessment of each application, it was clear that there was insufficient capacity to approve any of the services without a serious negative impact on the level of train performance that passengers experience on the west coast mainline. 'Additional services within the current timetable structure and planned capacity use would further weaken punctuality and reliability, not just at the south end of the WCML but elsewhere as well.' A Virgin Trains spokesperson told The Independent that the decision marked 'a blow for consumer choice and competition'. 'Virgin's proposed services on the west coast mainline would have delivered excellent value for customers and taxpayers alike by adding five million additional seats every year from a trusted brand with a track-record for delivering award-winning, reliable train services for its customers.' The government plans to renationalise passenger services on the route by October 2027 – a move Virgin is critical of. The spokesperson continued: 'Anyone who remembers British Rail would rather forget it. Competition improves services, increases rail ridership, and drives better results for everyone, including the taxpayer.' They went on to highlight their desire to launch passenger train services through the Channel Tunnel. 'For now, Virgin is focused on bringing much-needed competition to the cross-Channel route by igniting a new era in international rail services for travellers on both sides of the Channel.' The company announced there were 'no more hurdles' after a key regulatory decision by the ORR in March.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Yahoo
Rail services disrupted after cables damaged
Rail passengers face a day of delays overhead electric cables were damaged in Staffordshire. The damage was caused at Kidsgrove on Monday evening, and National Rail said services between Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield were expected to be affected until the end of Tuesday. Partial repairs have enabled some lines to be reopened, the company added, with tickets accepted on alternative services. Network Rail is due to complete repairs overnight, with services expected to return to normal on Wednesday. National Rail said Avanti West Coast services running from London towards Manchester would not call at Macclesfield, instead diverting to Crewe. Northern services will run between Macclesfield and Manchester Piccadilly only, it added. Avanti West Coast customers would be permitted to use existing tickets at no extra cost on selected CrossCountry or London Northwestern Railway services, a spokesperson said. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Do not travel warning after tree blocks West Coast Main Line Thatched roof blaze caused by lorry hitting cables Network Rail
BBC News
01-07-2025
- BBC News
Kidsgrove cable damage leads to disruption for rail passengers
Rail passengers face a day of delays overhead electric cables were damaged in damage was caused at Kidsgrove on Monday evening, and National Rail said services between Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield were expected to be affected until the end of repairs have enabled some lines to be reopened, the company added, with tickets accepted on alternative Rail is due to complete repairs overnight, with services expected to return to normal on Wednesday. National Rail said Avanti West Coast services running from London towards Manchester would not call at Macclesfield, instead diverting to services will run between Macclesfield and Manchester Piccadilly only, it West Coast customers would be permitted to use existing tickets at no extra cost on selected CrossCountry or London Northwestern Railway services, a spokesperson said. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Malay Mail
01-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Prasarana names Mohd Nasir Ahmad as new group chairman, Amir Hamdan to helm as acting president, group CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) today announced the appointment of Tan Sri Mohd Nasir Ahmad as its new Group Chairman, effective August 1, replacing Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim, who retired last April 30. Mohd Nasir was Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) Chief Executive Officer until June 1, 2011. In 2018, he was appointed CIMB Holdings Berhad Group Chairman. Prasarana, in a statement, also announced the appointment of its Group Chief Operating Officer (Operations), Amir Hamdan, as Acting President and Group Chief Executive Officer effective July 15, replacing Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah, whose term expires on July 14. Amir joined Prasarana in 2019 as Deputy Chief Financial Officer before being appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd in 2022. During his tenure at Rapid Rail, he has driven various improvement initiatives that have contributed to increasing operational efficiency and reliability of rail services. Amir holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Lincoln University of New Zealand and a Master's in Islamic Finance Practice from INCEIF University. He is also a certified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Prasarana also expressed its appreciation and gratitude to Jamaludin and Mohd Azharuddin for their services and leadership throughout their tenure with the company. Their leadership has led to the success of Prasarana recording the highest daily rail and bus passenger count as December 31, 2024, which is 1.5 million, reducing the number of rail service disruptions from 255 in 2022 to 71 disruptions in 2024, as well as the introduction of several new initiatives such as the Rapid On-Demand (ROD) van service. — Bernama
