UK transport minister launches ‘huge overhaul’ of British rail

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The UK transport secretary is launching a new initiative to overhaul Britain's rail network. Shutterstock

UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh this week announced “a huge overhaul” of the running of Britain’s rail network, launching Shadow Great British Railways (Shadow GBR). It’s a new body responsible for “bringing track and train back together”. However, the launch coincides with serious allegations being made against the government’s new rail minister, Lord Peter Hendy.

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UK transport minister launches ‘huge overhaul’ of British rail

UK transport minister launches ‘huge overhaul’ of British rail

Train at Kings Cross Station
The UK transport secretary is launching a new initiative to overhaul Britain's rail network. Shutterstock

UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh this week announced “a huge overhaul” of the running of Britain’s rail network, launching Shadow Great British Railways (Shadow GBR). It’s a new body responsible for “bringing track and train back together”. However, the launch coincides with serious allegations being made against the government’s new rail minister, Lord Peter Hendy.

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