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Restoring Your Railway programme winners announced.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Deadline for the decision to construct the Portishead Branch Line – MetroWest Phase 1 extended until 19 April 2022 to allow further consideration of environmental matters.
Draft regulations amending existing train driving licensing regulations to implement a bilateral agreement with France for the mutual recognition of British and European train driving licences for the Channel Tunnel and cros…
New train timetable aims to reduce bottlenecks on the Manchester rail network and provide more reliable journeys for 150,000 passengers.
Regular passenger services to run on the Dartmoor Line, connecting Okehampton to Exeter, for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Great British Railways national headquarters to be based outside of London to ensure that skilled jobs and economic benefits are focused beyond the capital.
Investment for Transpennine route upgrade, increased freight capacity between the Port of Southampton and Midlands plus new stations at Exeter and Leeds.
New public body Great British Railways will integrate the railways and deliver passenger-focused travel with simpler, modern fares and reliable services.
New public body Great British Railways to integrate the railways and deliver passenger-focused travel with simpler, modern fares and reliable services.
Draft legislation concerning bilateral arrangements to support the continuation of cross-border rail services between France and the UK has been published.
Plan requested to resolve prolonged disruption following the discovery of cracks in Class 800 Series Hitachi trains.
Government announces additional funding to support tram and light rail operators during the coronavirus pandemic.
Line between Exeter and Okehampton set to reopen later this year, as government delivers first project of its Restoring Your Railway Fund in the south west.
Transport Secretary appoints Neil Sachdev as Chair of the East West Railway Company, overseeing delivery of a new direct rail link between Oxford and Cambridge.
Hope Valley rail line receives £137 million investment to improve capacity and improve connectivity between Sheffield and Manchester.
In a keynote speech at Project SPEED conference, Rail Minister invites rail industry to pioneer faster, smarter and more efficient infrastructure projects.
Grant Shapps praises transport operators working on the frontline to help people get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Final round of Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund opens, inviting proposals to restore railway lines, services and stations that were closed to passengers in 1964.
Funding of £1.2 million for digital rail signalling announced.
Direct award of the Cross Country rail franchise to Arriva until October 2023.
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