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PASSENGERS ON HIGH SPEED RAIL PLANS
Passenger Focus has responded to the Government’s policy on high speed rail: Anthony Smith, Passenger Focus chief executive, said: “Passengers will welcome this bold plan. In the long term more and more people are going to want to use the … Continue reading
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THE CASE FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL IS STRONG SAYS ATOC
Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies, commenting on this mornings report from the RAC Foundation on the case for High Speed rail said: “The case for high speed rail is not based on any one … Continue reading
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A high speed future for Kent’s passengers
Research released today by independent watchdog Passenger Focus, shows that 45% of Kent-based passengers are considering using high speed services when the full timetable is introduced in December 2009. However 36% believe that the high speed service to St Pancras … Continue reading
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Train companies respond to High Speed Rail report
In response to the launch of the high speed rail UK campaign, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies, said: ”High speed rail can bring major benefits to passengers, the economy and the environment. It will … Continue reading
Eurostar delivers strong leisure sales despite tough economic climate
– Leisure ticket sales up 4% in first half of 2009 – Troubled financial sector main cause of overall 7% fall in sales – Record punctuality of 95.7% since Channel Tunnel fully re-opened Eurostar, the provider of high-speed, carbon neutral … Continue reading
