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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 09:06 |
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On the 30th January 2008, the Department for Transport published its rolling stock strategy. This is the 'detail' behind the much publicised plans for up to 1,300 new train carriages over the next 5 years or so. Under the plans, c2c is slated to get 40 carriages, equivalent to 10 trains, some time around 2012 to tie in with the proposed lengthening of Thurrock station platforms. These trains will not be new build, but 'cascaded' from other routes, as they get new trains. No firm plans yet on the the type, but either class 317 which were used on the line in the late 1990's or class 321 which were used as a short tem measure on some Tilbury trains last year, are candidates.
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 09:05 |
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The Thurrock Local Development Framework is currently out for consultation. Details can be found on TBCs website The consultation lasts until 18th Feb. 2008. Updated 02/02/2008
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 09:04 |
National Express Press release
January 2008
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c2c, the country’s most punctual railway, welcome Julian Drury as their new Managing Director leading a new management team for parent company National Express.
Julian has extensive railway industry experience starting his career 27 years ago with British Rail in Liverpool as a Graduate Management Trainee and since working in various roles predominantly in operations, commercial, general and business management.
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 09:03 |
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Passenger Focus has launched the results of its autumn 2007 National Passenger Survey (NPS) which includes the opinions of nearly 28,000 rail users.
Passengers on Arriva Trains Wales reported significant improvements to its performance with an 85% overall satisfaction rating – up 5% on autumn 2006. Passengers said 10 key areas of the Arriva service had improved including frequency of trains, upkeep and repair of the train and the availability of the staff on trains. South West Trains also showed an improvement receiving an 85% approval rating, up 3%.
Maintaining their high passenger satisfaction scores were Gatwick Express (94%), Chiltern Railways (90%) and c2c (89%).
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 09:01 |
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c2c were ranked 3rd out of all the UK's train operators for punctuality during 'period 9', which ran form 11 November - 8 December 2007. The top 5 companies were:
| Company | Moving Annual Average | Period 9 Actual | | Chiltern | 94.4% | 96.0% | | Merseyrail | 94.3% | 94.1% | | c2c | 94.1% | 93.8% | | Arriva Trains Wales | 91.7% | 91.2% | | Gatwick Express | 90.6% | 89.7% |
By comparison 'ONE' were 15th with scores of 89.6% and 84.5% Updated 21/01/2008
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