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Decision to scrap rail electrification schemes was taken on a “simple basis”
Chris Grayling has told MPs the cancellation decision on rail electrification schemes was taken "on a simple basis". -
Motherwell station to get new £3.5m transport interchange
Funding has been agreed for a new transport hub at Motherwell railway station. -
Balfour Beatty nets £115m seven-year rail deal
Network Rail has awarded a seven-year contract to carry out track maintenance across two of the its busiest routes -
Government undervaluing UK rail industry by £25bn, research says
A new report has found that the UK rail network contributes £36bn annually to the economy, £25bn more than government estimates. -
MPs to scrutinise failures of Stagecoach East Coast deal
The transport committee is to investigate the reasons behind its failure and the best options to maintain services on the route. -
Government to phase out diesel-only trains on UK railways by 2040
Rail minister Jo Johnson announces plans to phase out diesel-only trains and calls for Britain to become more environmentally ambitious. -
Firefighters tackle huge blaze at Nottingham train station
A fire which broke out at Nottingham train station is believed to have been started in a toilet. -
NAO report blames infrastructure failures for a third of cancellations on Thameslink
A National Audit Office report says that infrastructure failures have played a significant part in Thameslink delays. -
An ideal festive gift for anyone in construction
Stuck for a present idea for Christmas? You could do worse then putting this great book on your list. -
SLC-AECOM JV to deliver rail projects for Coventry City Council
A new joint venture will help deliver up to £30m worth of rail advisory services to local authorities in the Midlands.