Unions slam Network Rail bonuses
Press Review 13 May 2005
Unions have reacted with anger to the news that executives at Network Rail are to receive bonuses equivalent to 55.6 per cent of their basic annual salary.
New pledge to cut rail delays
Press Review 9 March 2005
Network Rail will today outline proposals to cut delays it causes train operators by 16 per cent in 2005.
South East 'needs new rail body'
News Article 15 February 2005
An influential think tank has said train services across South East England would be improved by creating an integrated regional rail authority.
Network Rail debt move raises doubts
Press Review 24 September 2004
The government has agreed to restructure the debt of its publicly controlled private sector transport firm Network Rail.
Regulator warns Network Rail
Press Review 2 August 2004
Chris Bolt, the new chairman of the Office of Rail Regulation, has warned Network Rail not to abuse the power it is set to gain under recently announced government plans.
Network Rail issues delays warning
Press Review 29 July 2004
Over one in 10 trains will run late for another five years, Network Rail said yesterday.
Darling sets out rail reform
Press Review 16 July 2004
The transport secretary has outlined plans to scrap the Strategic Rail Authority and devolve more power over the railways to the regions.
Mayor gives £2.7bn Crossrail bill to business
Press Review 14 July 2004
Ahead of an expected decision on the project from transport secretary Alistair Darling next week, London mayor Ken Livingstone has asked businesses in the Capital to put £2.7 billion into the proposed East-West Crossrail link.
Legal bid to stop rail strike
Press Review 24 June 2004
Network Rail has gone to the High Court to stop next week's national rail strike.
Operators' fear over rail review
Press Review 16 June 2004
The FT reports that train operators are becoming concerned that the Department for Transport is about to give too much power to Network Rail.
Huge bonuses for Network Rail chiefs
Press Review 3 June 2004
Network Rail has awarded massive bonuses to its directors despite announcing that they had failed to meet any targets for train punctuality whilst recording an annual loss of £1.1 billion.
Mixed news from Network Rail
Press Review 1 June 2004
Network Rail missed its punctuality target by half a million minutes last year but still recorded the best train performance for four years.
Network Rail meets union to avert strike action
Press Review 25 May 2004
Urgent talks between the RMT trade union and Network Rail representatives are expected to take place on Thursday in a bid to prevent strike action this summer.
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Rail boss hits back at RMT
Press Review 24 May 2004
Network Rail chief John Arnitt has claimed that the RMT's demands for travel concessions and final salary pension schemes would cost £40 million.
