Latest news from the railway industry
Electrification in north’s decarbonisation plan
Transport for the North wants more electrification to decarbonise rail in Northern England.
HoW works completed on time
Network Rail has successfully complete a 16-day blockade of the Heart of Wessex line.
Chiltern wins six year National Rail Contract
Chiltern Railways has won a six-year National Rail Contract from the Department for Transport.
HS2 starts Long Itchington tunnelling
Tunnel boring has started on High Speed 2's Long Itchington Wood tunnel.
Barmouth Viaduct repairs extended
Further corroded timbers mean repairs to Barmouth Viaduct will take longer than expected.
First TfW FLIRTs arrive at Cardiff Canton
The first trains of TfW's 35-strong Class 231 fleet have arrived for testing at Cardiff Canton depot.
Government spends £16.9 billion on rail in 2020/21
The latest report from the ORR reveals the extent of Government funding of the railways during the Covid pandemic.
Northern leaders try to keep NPR schemes alive
Transport for the North is seeking an urgent meeting with the Government to discuss ways of delivering the full Northern Powerhouse Rail programme.
RSSB launches air quality monitoring programme
The RSSB will monitor air quality at more than 100 stations across England and Wales to identify areas where intervention may be needed.
