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Key issues arising from the Government's rail strategies
At a two day conference sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport to consider key issues arising from the Government's Rail strategies, John Nelson closed the proceedings with an address that questioned whether the necessary leadership structures were in place to enable successful delivery. Other speakers at the Conference included Ian Coucher, Chief Executive of Network Rail, Tom Harris MP Minister of State for Transport, Richard Brown, Chief Executive Eurostar, and Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for the Conservative Party.
28th November 2007
John Nelson spoke at the Annual UK Rail Stations Conference
At the Annual UK Rail Stations Conference John Nelson spoke on the subject of "The Implications of the Government's Medium Term Rail Strategy on managing stations", focusing on the demands of passengers in the context of continuing growth.
22nd November 2007
An Informed Citizen's View of York's Transport Priorities
John Nelson, FCP's Chairman, spoke at the 11th Annual Inform Conference in York, UK, on 8th November 2007
8th November 2007
UK rail growth continues on record scale
Statistics published in the 2007 National Rail Trends Yearbook, published by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR), reveal the continuing success of both passenger and freight operating companies in attracting more use of rail services.
13th August 2007
Network Rail recognises need for 7-day railway
The damage to rail product quality as a result of ever-lengthening engineering possessions has been recognised by Network Rail (NR) and in the future it is promised that train operators will find infrastructure available on a 7-day week basis.
10th August 2007
New East Coast deal must bring a change of style
GNER has a strong record of customer service but lately it has taken its eye off the ball. John Nelson argues that the re-award of the Intercity East Coast franchise be used to bring a new less conservative approach to this railway
13th July 2007
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Key issues arising from the Government's rail strategies
At a two day conference sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport to consider key issues arising from the Government's Rail strategies, John Nelson closed the proceedings with an address that questioned whether the necessary leadership structures were in place to enable successful delivery. Other speakers at the Conference included Ian Coucher, Chief Executive of Network Rail, Tom Harris MP Minister of State for Transport, Richard Brown, Chief Executive Eurostar, and Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for the Conservative Party.
28th November 2007
John Nelson spoke at the Annual UK Rail Stations Conference
At the Annual UK Rail Stations Conference John Nelson spoke on the subject of "The Implications of the Government's Medium Term Rail Strategy on managing stations", focusing on the demands of passengers in the context of continuing growth.
22nd November 2007
An Informed Citizen's View of York's Transport Priorities
John Nelson, FCP's Chairman, spoke at the 11th Annual Inform Conference in York, UK, on 8th November 2007
8th November 2007
UK rail growth continues on record scale
Statistics published in the 2007 National Rail Trends Yearbook, published by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR), reveal the continuing success of both passenger and freight operating companies in attracting more use of rail services.
13th August 2007
Network Rail recognises need for 7-day railway
The damage to rail product quality as a result of ever-lengthening engineering possessions has been recognised by Network Rail (NR) and in the future it is promised that train operators will find infrastructure available on a 7-day week basis.
10th August 2007
New East Coast deal must bring a change of style
GNER has a strong record of customer service but lately it has taken its eye off the ball. John Nelson argues that the re-award of the Intercity East Coast franchise be used to bring a new less conservative approach to this railway
13th July 2007
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