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24 Apr 2013

Poll reveals 1 in 4 disabled rail passengers suffer hate crime or abuse

One in four disabled rail passengers has suffered a hate crime or abuse, according to new research published today (24 April)) by the TUC's Action for Rail campaign
30 Jan 2013

Green Party questions economic and environmental viability of HS2

Responding to the government's announcement on the HS2 high-speed rail line, the Green Party has expressed concern about its environmental and economic viability.
12 Jan 2013

Brown Review into railways 'a missed opportunity', says TUC

Richard Brown's Review into rail franchising, published 10 January, has missed the opportunity to improve the UK's rail system, says the Trades Union Congress.
3 Oct 2012

Government must learn lessons of West Coast debacle says TUC

The TUC says that the government decision to re-tender the contract for the West Coast mainline exposes the "inherent flaws" of the rail franchising system.