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Hitachi and Bombardier welcome the go-ahead for HS2
British-based rail giants have joined forces in a £2.75bn bid to design, build and maintain the most advanced train ever to run in the UK. -
Government to give HS2 the go-ahead today
The prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to give the green light to HS2 in an announcement today. -
Government "actively looking into" Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge
Downing Street shrugs off scepticism about Scotland-Northern Ireland idea periodically raised by Boris Johnson. -
Work to make walking and cycling safer in east London set to begin this spring
Improvements include a new cycleway, upgraded junctions and new pedestrian and cycle crossings. -
Scotland unveils 20-year national transport strategy
National transport strategy sets out the actions needed to meet the Scottish government’s ambitious climate change targets. -
Network Rail awards £3.6bn signalling contracts
Alstom, Siemens, Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke Services win Network Rail signalling framework contracts. -
Passengers facing second-class mobile connectivity on UK rail network, according to new report
National Infrastructure Commission says passengers will continue to experience inadequate mobile services on the UK’s railways due to slow government progress in fixing gaps in connectivity. -
Kier Group appoints Amey's Nicola Hindle as highways managing director
Amey rail and consulting managing director Nicola Hindle will take up her new role at Kier in May. -
Aberdeen sets gold standard for new council housing
Aberdeen city council has agreed the new standard as part of an ongoing programme to deliver 2,000 additional council homes. -
West Midlands Trains ordered to invest £20m after poor performance and delays
Department for Transport demands that train operator invests additional £20m in timetable improvements, new train drivers, and offering passengers compensation for poor service.