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The invitation to tender for the East Coast franchise, which asks bidders to set out proposals for services, has been published.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Negotiations for a franchise deed of amendment to provide additional trains on South West Trains' services have concluded.
Invitation to tender for the Greater Anglia rail services.
The CMA has raised concerns that passengers could face higher fares on two routes in the Norwich–Ely area under the new East Midlands Rail franchise.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Norwich takeaway owner disqualified after deliberately under-declaring takings to avoid paying correct taxes.
Virgin to remain as operator while a competition is run for an interim franchise agreement.
Tough targets and £70 million investment to ensure major improvements under new South Eastern franchise deal.
Rail Minister says that smart rail tickets are needed if we are to truly transform our railways.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
New Essex Thameside franchise will deliver passenger benefits worth around £160 million.
Passengers on 50% of DfT operated franchises are now eligible for improved compensation schemes when their trains are delayed by 15 minutes or more.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Abellio announced to run East Midlands Railway franchise from August 2019.
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Henry Carr and Judge Ghosh on 30 April 2018.
Speech about the need to change how railways are run and the reforms being undertaken by government.
Rail Minister Paul Maynard announces a host of extra benefits and services for passengers in the West Midlands.
Modernising rail services and infrastructure on the Great Western Main Line, Midland Main Line and in the north.
Additional morning service set to be introduced from December 2012 between Uckfield and London Bridge.
Avanti West Coast contract extended with further work to restore reliability and punctuality to come.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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