Rail Delivery Group responds as ASLEF calls for more strike action in December
The strike action has been described as unnecessary by Rail Delivery Group who believe it will impact customers and businesses prior to the Christmas …
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New Class 730 trains enter service with London Northwestern Railway
The first London Northwestern Railway’s new Class 730 trains entered passenger service this morning, 12 November, on the West Coast Main Line.
Businesses in every UK region share £11.5bn of HS2 contract awards
HS2 has today published new data on the value of contracts it has awarded to UK to support the high-speed line's construction.
Call for community involvement in Birmingham station designs
Three new stations in Birmingham are set to reflect the rich local history of the area, using heritage information boards and unique decorative fence …
Birmingham Eastside Metro extension set for temporary terminus whilst HS2 work is completed
A temporary Metro terminus near Moor Street Queensway in Birmingham will result in the earlier delivery of tram services to the east of Birmingham cit…
Railway Children launches Christmas campaign to help vulnerable kids
The charity Railway Children has today (Tuesday 7 November) launched its Christmas campaign.
Great experience as young train enthusiasts become train conductors
On 1 November, young train enthusiasts had a once-in-a-lifetime experience when they spent time experiencing what it is like to be a train conductor.
Lichfield Canal restored with HS2 funding
A 120-metre section of Lichfield Canal has been restored, using a £75,000 grant from HS2’s Community and Environment Fund.
Video: Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle passes track test
The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has successfully run a vehicle on its test track in Dudley.
MP welcomes HS2’s support for more women in construction
Jess Phillips, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley, has made a visit to the headquarters of HS2 to show her support for its Young Adults programme.