Rail

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".

4 years 2 months ago
Motherwell station to get new £3.5m transport interchange

Funding has been agreed for a new transport hub at Motherwell railway station.

4 years 2 months ago
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

4 years 2 months ago
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.

4 years 4 months ago
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.

4 years 4 months ago
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.

4 years 4 months ago
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.

4 years 5 months ago
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.

4 years 5 months ago
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.

4 years 7 months ago
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.

4 years 7 months ago