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The first step towards a new map for the future of Britain's railway has been taken today with the launch of the Long Distance Market Study.

The Rail Delivery Group, which is the leadership group for Britain’s railway industry, has expressed its support for the Government’s publication of the franchising programme, which has been announced today.

King’s Cross station has seen a record-breaking jump in customer satisfaction in the year since the award-winning western concourse opened to the public, new research shows.

Around 240 places on the 2013 Network Rail advanced apprenticeship scheme are up for grabs, and as National Apprenticeship Week begins, chief executive David Higgins wants parents, educators and young people alike to realise the future career opportunities that an apprenticeship can bring, including a university education at work.

Punctuality on the railways reached 91.0% during Period 12, according to monthly performance data released today by Network Rail.

Commenting on the Office of Rail Regulation’s quarterly performance monitor, which highlighted the impact of extreme weather on train performance, Network Rail chief executive David Higgins said: "We recognise that this has been a difficult period for passengers, with disruption on many lines due to extreme weather. Our staff worked tirelessly, often in difficult circumstances, to get the railway back up and running and we would like to thank passengers and train operators for bearing with us during this time."

The Rail Delivery Group’s leadership of Britain’s railways has been reinforced by its formalisation as Rail Delivery Group Limited.

Punctuality on the railways reached 87.3% during Period 11, according to monthly performance data released today by Network Rail.