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Railway industry leaders send open letter to the PM, urging GBR Rail Reform legislation not to be delayed beyond the current Parliament

Over 60 rail business leaders have written to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, urging him not to delay in bringing forward legislation to enact...

Transpennine Express’s contract will not be renewed later this month

The Transport Secretary has announced he will not renew or extend Transpennine Express’s (TPE) contract at the end of the month, bringing the company...

Jo Shanmugalingam appointed as new Second Permanent Secretary at DfT

The Department for Transport (DfT) Permanent Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced that Jo Shanmugalingam, currently a Director General at...

UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper MP meets RIA and debates rail issues at the Scottish Conservatives’ conference in Glasgow

In a fringe event at the Scottish Conservatives’ Conference in Glasgow – organised by RIA Scotland – the UK Secretary of State for Scotland...

Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline update still awaited, more than three-and-a-half years since last published

Last Friday (21 April) marked another milestone in the history of the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP), the date being exactly three-and-a-half years since...

New industry and government forum launched to boost freight decarbonisation and innovation

Measures to help boost the freight sector are moving forward, as a new government-industry forum is launched to help the sector decarbonise and ensure...

New Transport Minister welcomes ScotRail first Anniversary

Newly appointed Transport Minister Kevin Stewart has welcomed the opportunity to mark ScotRail’s first year under public ownership. Since the Scottish Government brought ScotRail into...

Government launch new digital transport strategy

Passengers are set to benefit from improved access to digital apps and sites to help plan, pay and access the transport system thanks to...

Avanti West Coast contract extended for a further six months

FirstGroup plc has announced that it has agreed with the Department for Transport (DfT) to extend the current arrangements for the West Coast Partnership...

Greater Manchester strikes  trailblazing new transport devolution deal

Greater Manchester will get new responsibilities over transport as part of the city-region’s most significant devolution deal with government.  The new Trailblazer Deal includes more influence on regional rail services to deliver a...

Budget 2023: Industry reaction

"A British economy which is proving the doubters wrong" That is what Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said to kick off the Spring Budget speech. He said...

New framework to ensure road and rail development projects protect the environment

An updated framework with measures to protect the environment in new major road, rail, and rail freight schemes has been unveiled by the government. The...
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Fast Track 4 Rail Innovation Programme Proves “invaluable” for West Mids SMEs

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East West Rail: new proposals bring Oxford-Cambridge rail service one step closer

Train services connecting Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge have moved a step closer as East West Railway Company (EWR Co) published its latest proposals...

Rail Minister Huw Merriman supports UK rail exports efforts in Abu Dhabi

Rail & HS2 Minister Huw Merriman MP has been supporting the UK rail supply sector’s exports efforts in Abu Dhabi, UAE, attending and supporting...