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Announces the launch of a consultation on a draft of a revised national networks national policy statement.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Over £40 billion will be invested in transformational transport schemes over the next 2 financial years across the country.
Fully accessible stations are being built to give 6 Northumberland communities regular train services.
Additional funding has been made available for the Transpennine route upgrade.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Announces over £1 billion in investment to deploy the European train control system on a mixed-use mainline in the UK rail network for the first time.
New funding for a more reliable and sustainable rail network.
Nine rail schemes receive further funding to provide better access to jobs, homes and education, and level up and reconnect communities.
Funding to reopen disused railway lines, services and stations will restore community connections and improve access to jobs, homes and education.
Railway between Exeter and Okehampton offers year-round trains for the first time in almost 50 years, boosting local community and regional economy.
Deadline for the decision to construct the Portishead Branch Line – MetroWest Phase 1 extended until 19 February 2023.
Funding will create a more resilient railway, giving passengers in Devon and Cornwall safer and more punctual journeys.
Package of infrastructure upgrades to transform journeys for train passengers in the North West.
Headquarters for Great British Railways will be based outside of London and bring high-skilled jobs to the winning location.
Latest updates on the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail and the reform of the UK rail industry.
New rail freight tunnel brings significant improvements to passenger journeys as part of the East Coast upgrade.
Final works on the Bootle branch rail line upgrade have been completed.
Train service to run on Dartmoor Line after 50 years.
Restoring Your Railway programme winners announced.
Great British Railways national headquarters to be based outside of London to ensure that skilled jobs and economic benefits are focused beyond the capital.
Major upgrade, including electrification and longer electric trains, to railway line between Wigan and Bolton announced.
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