Franchises

There is still debate over the new rail franchises, with a number of companies getting extension on their routes. Tell me what you think of the way the franchise situation is being dealt with. Leave a comment below.

FGW accident at Athelney crossing

A FGW HST has it a Car at Athelney crossing between Taunton and Castle Cary.

More information here : http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Train-passengers-disembark-hours-man-dies-level/story-18483346-detail/story.html#axzz2OB0LUrls

Old street tunnel

Whoops somebody wasn't paying attention. A drill has gone through the northern city line between Moor gate and Finsbury park.

More information here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21715329

GWML franchise update.

The four companies that bid to run the Great Western Main line Franchise have begun legal action against the Department of Transport for cancelling the franchise bidding process.

More information here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21704682

BBC series on Keeping Britian's Railways On-track.

The 4th episode of the BBC series on Keeping Britain's railways on track is now on Iplayer. I do feel that the program was slightly sided to show the Positive aspects of Virgin Trains. (and the shot of SRB)

More information Here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01r76kw/The_Railway_Keeping_Britain_on_Track_West_Coast_Mainline/

BBC series, Keeping Britian's railways on track.

Episode 4 of the BBC series on Keeping Britian's railways on-track will be aired tommorow (5th march) and is all about the West coast Main Line.

More information Here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2013/10/the-railway-keeping-britain-on-track.html