First/Trenitalia to Operate West Coast Partnership
First-Trenitalia are awarded the West Coast Partnership. The operator will take over services on the West Coast Main Line in December 2019.
Government Sets out Strategy for Biodiverse Railway Lineside
DfT produces guidelines for Network Rail to manage lineside vegetation while continuing to ensure the safety of passengers and services.
Rail Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Zero-Emission Technolo...
UK: Rail Minister Andrew Jones has reaffirmed the government's commitment to zero-emission technology for greener rail journeys.
£1.3bn of Private Investment in UK Rail Industry During 201...
According to the Rail Finance 2017-18 Annual Statistical Release, published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), private investment in the rail industry during...
Elizabeth Line: Opening of Central Section Delayed Until 201...
Crossrail: The central section of the Elizabeth line will open during autumn 2019. Construction on the line is almost finished, but the section still requires e...
UK: Department for Transport Responds to Draft Determination...
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a response to the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) Draft Determination for Control Period 6 (CP6).The DfT gene...
‘HS2: Realising the Potential’ Report Describes ...
Sir David Higgins, the outgoing chairman of HS2 Ltd, has published a report, 'HS2: Realising the Potential' which documents the benefits HS2 is already providin...
Department for Transport Announces Funds for HS2 Green Corri...
UK: The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced more than £8 million of funding for an HS2 Green Corridor of new, native woodland and wildlife habitats ar...