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Archaeologists on the HS2 project have begun work on Europe’s largest archaeological dig, exploring over 10,000 years of British history along the 150 mile route from London to the West Midlands.
Update on the delay to the planned opening of the Elizabeth Line.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Updating of RAIB report: Overturning of a tram at Sandilands junction, Croydon, 9 November 2016.
Interim report released following the loss of speed restriction data to trains on the Cambrian line, 20 October 2017.
UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £300,000 to develop new ways to plan railway infrastructure and meet passenger demand.
RAIB has today released its report into extensive track damage between Ferryside and Llangennech, Carmarthenshire, 30 October 2017.
Upgrade will mean longer trains, more reliable services, more seats and faster journeys.
Plans for the development of Britain’s new high speed railway between the Midlands and the North moved a step closer today, as HS2 Ltd revealed more detailed design proposals.
Provides an update on progress made with HS2 and announces a consultation on the working draft environmental statement for Phase 2b.
In collaboration with the Colombian Ministry of Transport, the British Embassy in Colombia held a conference on the Rail Sector of this country.
RAIB has today released its report into the detrainment of passengers onto electrically live track near Peckham Rye station, 7 November 2017.
HS2 will release images for 2 of its brand new stations, marking a significant milestone for the programme, cementing the project’s commitment to the Midlands and emphasising the region’s place at the heart of Britain’s new …
Response to Law Commission regarding their rail legislative framework review for level crossings.
Northern rail passengers to benefit from state-of-the-art trains.
Chris Grayling visits Bicester to see how how enabling works are laying the ground for construction of a world-class rail link.
HS2 completes the demolition of the former carriage sheds at Euston station, revealing the site of the approach tunnels for the new high speed rail link’s London terminal.
Nusrat Ghani has met students enrolling at the National College for High Speed Rail in Birmingham.
Simple one-click' automated claims systems, available via smartphones and smartcard registration, will make compensation claims easier for customers.
Businesses can apply for a share of £3.5 million to demonstrate new ways to reduce carbon on the railways and improve customer experiences in stations.
First of a Kind competition is seeking ideas to decarbonise the railway and improve the passenger experience in rail stations.
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