PM drops Crossrail hint
Press Review 26 May 2004
The prime minister yesterday gave the strongest indication yet that the government will back the London Crossrail project.
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.
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Passengers braced for rail strike
Press Review 21 May 2004
The first national rail strike for a decade is looming after signal workers and maintenance staff voted for stoppages in a dispute over pay and pensions.
Business leaders offer to fund Crossrail
Press Review 18 May 2004
Over 80 London business leaders have written to the government offering to help pay for Crossrail.
RMT set to strike
Press Review 17 May 2004
RMT workers are likely to vote for industrial action over pensions and pay.
NAO delivers verdict on Network Rail
Press Review 14 May 2004
Ministers have failed to establish proper controls over Network Rail's spending, while the directors lack incentives to provide value for money, a report from the National Audit Office has concluded.
NAO highlights 'serious challenges' for rail industry
News Article 14 May 2004
Network Rail faces "serious challenges" before the management of Britain's track infrastructure delivers a reliable and affordable network, the National Audit Office has concluded.
London transport chiefs attack rail regulator
Press Review 11 May 2004
Transport for London has accused the Strategic Rail Authority of failing to respond to passengers' dissatisfaction with the railways.
Watchdog issues rail safety warning
Press Review 5 May 2004
Deaths and injuries on the railways will probably increase if ministers press ahead with plans for a shake-up of the network, the chairman of the Health And Safety Commission has warned.
Hughes under fire over Potters Bar leaflet
News Article 4 May 2004
Simon Hughes has come under fire for a campaign leaflet linking the Potters Bar rail crash to his Conservative rival in the London mayoral elections.
Howells slams railway 'madness'
Press Review 4 May 2004
The government is planning a "radical" overhaul of the structure of Britain's railway network, the transport minister has said.
Railways face 'radical' overhaul
News Article 3 May 2004
The government is planning a "radical" overhaul of the structure of Britain's railway network, the transport minister has said.
