Rail
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The future for Network Rail: politicians set out pre-Election case
Railway Civil Engineers' Association hustings sees politicians debate the big transport issues ahead of the General Election -
George Osborne backs Brighton Main Line 2 campaign with £100K for new study
Long awaited Lewes to Uckfield Rail line reopening moves step closer following government support for congestion busting upgrade. -
Tunnel vision on the joy of infrastructure
Putting new rail infrastructure into tunnels hides it from view but at what cost to the passenger experience, questions Alistair Lenczner? -
Talent and the Underground: stimulating the UK economy
The Underground is upping its game to make sure it has the staff it needs in the decades ahead. David Waboso discusses new skills, secondments and diversity. -
Ordsall Chord inquiry rules in favour of Network Rail scheme
Secretary of State gives go ahead for vital rail link but orders detailed analysis and design measures to protect historic setting of Liverpool Road Station complex. -
Investment in transport is creating economic gains in Greater Manchester
Connectivity improvements are critical for Northern economic growth. Bernadette Ballantyne talks to Transport for Greater Manchester about local and regional investment plans. -
Network Rail puts senior management on site and visible for Easter work shutdown
Increased focus on contingency to avoid repeat of Christmas passenger chaos as 14,000 workers prepare to tackle vital rail upgrades. -
Carne: Digital railway key to building reliable, safe and efficient railway.
Network Rail chief executive Mark Carne sets out future vision following “rollercoaster" first year in office -
Tenders invited for transformational Northern and TransPennine rail franchises
New Northern rail franchises will demand major improvements to infrastructure and rolling stock in a bid to support creation of a Northern Powerhouse -
Passengers contributing over £8bn more of rail income than in 2010
Government funding drops over 16% as costs of running railways remain static.