News
Welcome to the latest news for the rail industry in Derby and Derbyshire area.
ORR/08/10
3 March 2010
REGULATOR URGES NETWORK RAIL TO CONSIDER CAREFULLY IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS MAINTENANCE RESTRUCTURING PROGRAMME
Following an extensive review of Network Rail's maintenance restructuring plans, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has today voiced support for the principles, but raised significant concerns about some aspects of the proposed implementation. More>
£1.4bn Carriage Contract Crucial to Safeguard Jobs
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DERBYSHIRE is in a prime position to cash in on a boom in rail freight which could create hundreds of jobs
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29 January 2010
ORR/04/10
REGULATOR SETS OUT TO IMPROVE RAIL DATA
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) today launches a project aimed at improving the data it makes available to the rail industry. More>
RBS Supporting the Manufacturing industry with £1Billion of new lending
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ORR/03/10
1 February 2010
ORR confirms Tracey Barlow and Steve Walker as non executive directors. The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) today announced the appointments of Tracey Barlow and Steve Walker to the Board as non-executive directors. More>
Keeping the UK Moving - Bombardier Trams
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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15,700 Jobs Prediction for County
A boom in Derbyshire's rail, car and aerospace industries is being forecast. More>
The Derby and Derbyshire Rail Forum (DDRF) member, Bombardier was delighted to host a visit by Pete Waterman OBE, the famous British record producer, songwriter, radio club DJ, television presenter and a keen railway enthusiast on Friday 15 January 2010. More>
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