Joomla! site syndication http://railsuppliesdirect.co.uk Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:51:38 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://railsuppliesdirect.co.uk/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://railsuppliesdirect.co.uk Joomla! site syndication http://railsuppliesdirect.co.uk/content/view/305/2/ Network Rail have announced the creation of a new role of stations director to take forward its ambitious plans to transform rail stations across Great Britain. In announcing the appointment of Mike Goggin to the position, Robin Gisby, Network Rail’s director of operations and customer service said “Last year we announced a £3.25bn, five-year investment programme for stations. (see our story £3.25bn to be invested in Britain's train stations 15 November 2009) With punctuality at record levels passengers now demand better and brighter stations. This sustained investment into the shop window of the railway will improve facilities for all who use them and attract more passengers to the network. “Passengers are at the centre of everything we do. That is why in developing our plans for stations we are asking them – the most important users of the railway – for their views under our Action Stations initiative. “In bringing all this together, Mike Goggin will play a vital role in our task to develop the stations of the future. His management, operations and commercial experience are the right mix for this crucial new job.” Mike Goggin joins Network Rail from leading independent transport consultants Steer Davies Gleave. His 15 years in the transport industry spans commercial, performance and operational management and procurement of bus, rail and light rail modes in the UK and overseas. In his career he has also worked at British Rail, Network Rail and Merseyrail Electrics Limited. He has an executive MBA from Lancaster University and a BSc (Hons) in international transport, from the University of Wales Cardiff. Read More > (content/view/305/2/) News - Latest Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:27:06 +0100 http://railsuppliesdirect.co.uk/content/view/306/2/ The project to reopen a rail line between Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders has officially started. Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson said the railway could be a catalyst for economic growth right across the south of Scotland. Lib Dem MSP Jeremy Purvis said it was a positive move but hoped construction work could be speeded up. Mr Stevenson was in the Borders to formally activate the Waverley Rail Act - the bill which means the link must be built. He said the action made clear the Scottish government's commitment to the scheme saying when finished, the railway will act as a catalyst for economic growth right across southern Scotland, supporting hundreds of jobs during its construction, he said. It will also increase business development and housing opportunities across the region, whilst helping promote inward investment. He said that as well as the economic benefits it would open up south east Scotland to rail passengers for the first time in more than 40 years. Read More > (content/view/306/2/) News - Latest Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:40:32 +0100