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PASSENGER FOCUS RESPONDS TO EUROSTAR DISRUPTION

Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “The immediate priority is clearly to get the trains moving and passengers where they want to be. Following close behind should be the independent inquiry, the results of which should be published, into … Continue reading

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Passenger Focus responds to Government’s rail electrification plans

Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “It is great to see the electrification plans in more detail. Passengers in the North West will benefit from an electrified network as it will improve reliability and potentially speed up services which … Continue reading

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Passengers will welcome more rail services this Christmas

Passengers across Great Britain will breathe a sigh of relief at news today that more trains and fewer rail replacement bus services are running over the Christmas break. The independent passenger watchdog has welcomed the industry’s commitment to use fewer … Continue reading

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Passenger Focus responds to Government’s rail electrification plans

Passenger Focus has welcomed the Government’s commitment to extend the rail electrification programmes announced earlier this year. Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “We look forward to seeing the detail of these plans. Passengers will benefit from an electrified … Continue reading

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Passenger Focus response to Office of Rail Regulation call for publications of a code of practice for access to real-time train information

Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “Passengers can’t get enough of real-time information, provided it is up-to-date, accurate and consistent. It’s unacceptable that at many smaller stations passengers have no idea whether their train is late, cancelled or already … Continue reading

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