Bright future for rail hailed following inter-Government meeting
Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and North Wales met with Rail Minister, Lord Hendy this week to discuss the Welsh Government’s priorities for…
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King’s Speech includes bill for Great British Railways
The King's Speech today points to a 'strong signal of intent' from the new Labour government, the Urban Transport Group has said.
Rail industry responds as ‘blueprint’ for the future of British rail is published
Great British Railways moved a step closer as a draft bill outlined the new responsibilities of the strategic body.
‘Tap in, Tap Out’ for railway stations in Manchester and the West Midlands
Passengers in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set to benefit from "simpler, more flexible travel" from next year.
Rail Industry’s rapid rise in passenger assists and support requests
The Office for Rail and Road released new figures showing the railway industry has seen a remarkable increase in the assistance provided to rail passe…
Government announces target to increase rail freight by at least 75%
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a target to increase the amount freight transported by rail across the UK by rail by at least 75%.
Government abandons plan for centralised online rail ticket sales
The government has announced that it is no longer pursuing plans for Great British Railways to operate a centralised online rail ticket ticketing syst…
Transport Committee to investigate uncertainty in train manufacturing
On 6 December, the Transport Committee will investigate uncertainty in the train manufacturing sector and possible redundancy at Alstom in Derby.
Business and civic leaders step up efforts to save Derby Alstom plant
Business and civic leaders put pressure on Government to save train manufacturing in Derby.
New partnership aims to better integrate West Midlands rail network
West Midlands Rail Executive and Great British Railways Transition Team are working to deliver a better integrated rail network for the West Midlands.