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ISSUE 192 • MAY 2013


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Network Rail fined for crossing death; British Transport Police launch first non-emergency number; Cable theft down; New industry group - Women in Rail; Women 1st conference; ATC joint venture wins one of Crossrail’s largest contracts; Grand Canyon Railway train runs on French fry oil; Network Rail Lines in the Landscape photography award


Mirror, mirror on the platform


A look at the world’s most beautiful stations and an invitation to vote in Rail Professional’s own poll


Waking up to the potential of competition


The Institute of Directors’ Corin Taylor says the DfT should seriously consider allowing more open access operators to run more services to more stations


Give passengers the vote!


It’s critical that passenger needs and expectations are at the heart of what government buys on their behalf says Anthony Smith


Rail Professional interview


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Lorna Slade talked to Andrew Trotter, Chief Constable of the British Transport Police, about its deepening partnership with the rail industry


Laying down the law


Rail employees need to be wary of accepting or offering corporate hospitality, and companies have to make sure they are aware of this says Claudia Gerrard


Buying power


Industry is starting to collaborate in working smarter to get supplier assurance costs down says the RSSB’s John Abbott


IRO news and diary Latest news and events from the Institution of Railway Operators Delivering the goods


ORR proposals to increase freight track access charges run counter to government energy policies says Chris MacRae


Member of strong groups Real-Time Page 4 May 2013 Passenger Information Systems


Danish Railway Group a team of strong Danish suppliers to the rail industry.


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