SOUTH WESTERN SPECIAL:
Alliancing - more than the sum of the parts - South Western Railway CEO Tim Shoveller tells the RSA about the benefits of the alliance between SWT and Network Rail
Boosting capacity on the South Western
SWT - Christian Roth outlines the operator's plans to provide extra seats into Waterloo
Double deck dilemma - Is this a realistic solution to capacity issues?
Features:
Reshuffle in the north - A roundup of timetable changes taking place this May
Regional growth - Theo Steel examines growth rates by geographical area
Devolution delivering for Scotland - Transport Scotland's Bill Reeve updates the RSA on progress north of the border
RSG adds its weight to Railtex - A final look ahead to the May event at the NEC
Regulars:
Welcome - An introduction from the Editor
Railtalk - Modern Railways' editorial view
Pan Up - A review of the re-engined Class 73; Train seating - part two
Blood and custard - Our diary column
Forum - Readers comment on topical issues around the railway today
Trackwatch - Our monthly look at changes on the national network
Moving Wheels - Rolling stock news
In Business and small ads - Latest happenings in industry
People - Recent appointments
Between the Lines - Chris Stokes questions whether the new Northern franchise will be affordable
Crossrail update - Custom House station takes shape
Alan Williams - What will the election mean for the railways?
News:
News Front - Direct award for FGW; Wootton Bassett SPAD; new Scottish franchises begin; 'TransNorth' network proposal
Rail Freight - Six month Ely blockade; DBS wins Drax contract
Infrastructure News - Network Rail's Easter works programme; Apperley Bridge station takes shape
Informed Sources - TMS procurement aborted; Hitachi's AT300 solution for FGW; LU sub-surface resignalling delay
Europe View - Keith Fender presents a round-up of news from across the Channel
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