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Oral statement on plans for the extension of electrification of the Great Western Main Line and for the procurement of a replacement for the diesel intercity trains.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Plans to modernise the rail network, tackle overcrowding, improve reliability and speed up journeys have been released.
The government’s plans for investment in rail infrastructure and rolling stock.
Oral statement on the government's plans for investment in rail infrastructure and rolling stock.
Provides a table of rail franchise rolling stock orders placed since 2007, including a 2009 order placed by National Express East Anglia.
Future of the Intercity Express Programme decision delayed till October 2010.
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