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Train operators allowed to run more east coast mainline services to Glasgow and Hull

Regulator to extend paths from London for private operators despite capacity concerns and impact on state-funded services

The Guardian - UK

Three train operators given go ahead to run extra East Coast services

The Office of Rail and Road said it approved some proposals from open access operators Lumo, Grand Central and Hull Trains.

Evening Standard

Three operators given green light to run extra train services across the UK

East Coast Main Line passengers are set to benefit from additional train services starting in December, after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) approved timetable enhancements.

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Eurostar calls for ‘credible’ Channel rail strategy as monopoly decision looms

Operator says if rivals are allowed to squeeze into existing facilities it could jeopardise its investment

The Guardian - UK

Virgin’s bid for west coast mainline rail route rejected by regulator

The Office of Rail and Road cited the risk of delays and cancellations in their decision

The Independent UK

UK rail regulator rejects Virgin’s bid for west coast mainline route

ORR rebuffs bids from three companies and says additional services would increase risk of delays and cancellations

The Guardian - UK

Britons Warned: Train Ticket Mistakes Could Now Land You a Criminal Record — What You Need to Know

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has recommended improvements to how the rail industry handles revenue protection, making it more consistent, fairer and effective after concerns were raised about how rules are enforced.

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Eurostar vows to run direct trains from UK to Germany and Switzerland

Cross-Channel rail operator, which is trying to fend off rivals for its London depot space, regards early 2030s as feasible

The Guardian - UK

Trump’ immigration crackdown is leaving children terrified and ‘truly alone’

Advocates say unaccompanied minors are being detained longer and used as bait to arrest those who care for them

The Guardian - US

Train ticket enforcement must be fair and proportionate, watchdog warns

ORR criticises ‘inconsistent outcome’ across Britain’s network with some passengers unfairly punished for honest mistakes

The Guardian - UK

Rail firms taking ‘disproportionate action’ against passengers over ticket rules

The regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), published a report which found travellers face ‘inconsistent treatment and outcomes’.

The Independent UK

UK train companies could have to pay disabled passengers more compensation after rule change

Regulator says claims over failures no longer limited to the cost of a ticket in bid to toughen accessibility rules

The Guardian - UK

Ice seeking out unaccompanied immigrant children to deport or prosecute

Moves sparking fears of a crackdown on such children and prompting alarm about ‘backdoor family separation’

The Guardian - US

Eurostar urges potential rivals to invest in new depot facilities

Access to a suitable depot for maintaining and storing trains is a critical requirement for companies to launch services competing with Eurostar.

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Lumo aims to treble London train services with routes to Manchester, Scotland and West Country

King’s Cross operator wants new services from Euston and Paddington

The Guardian - UK

Virgin says ‘no more major hurdles’ to running cross-Channel trains

Company says it has ‘green signal’ after rail regulator suggests space at Eurostar depot can be freed up for rivals

Evening Standard

Eurostar rivals say 'green signal' has been given to run trains through Channel Tunnel

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group says there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ for it to launch services rivalling Eurostar

The Independent UK

Virgin Group poised to announce challenger to Eurostar after key hurdle overcome

Sir Richard Branson’s company said it hopes to make an announcement shortly about services to rival Eurostar

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The Guardian - UK

Virgin aims to raise £700m to rival Eurostar on cross-Channel trains

Richard Branson’s group plans rail routes linking London to Paris and Brussels, and maybe Amsterdam

Evening Standard

Network Rail fined £3.41m over track worker death

Tyler Byrne, from Aldershot, Hampshire, was working on tracks for Network Rail in Surbiton in February 2021 when he was struck and killed by a train.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

A stop-work order had been issued to government-funded attorneys to cease counsel for about 26,000 minors

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Trump Administration Halts Legal Services For Unaccompanied Migrant Children

Trump administration directive halts legal services for unaccompanied migrant children, sparking criticism and concerns about due process and vulnerable ch...

The Guardian - US

Trump administration cuts off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

Snatching funds from vulnerable minors will endanger those already at risk of being abused, advocates say

The Independent UK

Private train firms should be 'embraced' for lower fares, report claims

Most trains in Britain are run by operators either owned or paid management fees by the UK

The Independent UK

HS1 told to reduce charges to train companies using line in bid to boost passengers

The ORR has demanded a 10 per cent lowering from current prices

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