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Rail investment
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New proposed map for Heathrow rail network identifies stations that could profit
For the first time, a map has been published showing which towns would benefit from a proposed Heathrow Airport line. -
Rail regulator approves Network Rail’s £35bn plans to boost UK railways
The Office of Rail and Road has today approved £35bn plans to make the UK’s rail network more reliable and passenger friendly. -
Derby’s £200m station revamp complete as services return to normal
The biggest investment into Derby's railways since Victorian times has been completed to improve a number of services. -
Pressure on chancellor to deliver flagship Midlands Rail Hub
Midlands Connect is calling on the government to deliver a Midlands rail hub which could boost the economy by £649m a year. -
Rail sector receives assurances that trans-Pennine upgrade will include electrification
Chris Grayling has said the £3bn upgrade of the trans-Pennine route will include electrification and major civil engineering projects. -
ACE welcomes transport committee’s call for increased regional rail spending
A committee of MPs has called for regional funding gaps on the rail network to be addressed. -
Slump in rail work blamed for first infrastructure decline in five years
A new study published by CECA highlights how rail workloads fell by 32% in the last quarter of 2017. -
MPs to scrutinise level of rail infrastructure funding in attempt to "address failures"
The transport select committee is gathering views as MPs hope to address rail issues in the next five-year funding cycle.