UK: REGULATOR EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER RAILTRACK

Article Abstract:

The rail industry regulator, Mr Tom Winsor has expressed concern over Railtrack's ability to complete the planned GB[pound] 2bn upgrade of the West Coast main line on time. Railtrack has been given until May 2002 to complete phase one of the upgrade to allow 125 mile per hour (mph) trains to use the line. The second phase, to enable 140mph trains to use the line should be completed by 2005. However, Mr Winsor has warned that the company may not meet this deadline, and could face legal action if it continues to refuse the supply of detailed plans for the project.

Capital expenditures, Buildings and facilities

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UK: RAIL REGULATOR GETS TOUGH OVER BROKEN RAILS

Article Abstract:

The Rail Regulator has ordered an investigation into the failure by Railtrack, the UK track operator, to make a substantial improvement in repairing the number of broken rails. Railtrack had originally estimated there would be 770 breakages in 1999/2000, wheras there were in fact 917 breakages.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Railroad Passenger Operations, Line-Haul Railroads, Railroads, line-haul operating, Passenger rail services, Investigations

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