Rail
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Crossrail: Time to think about the train service
Crossrail operations director Howard Smith explains how to turn Europe's biggest construction project into a passenger carrying railway. -
Keep the faith, but remember that 2015 infrastructure investment relies on delivery
Support for multibillion investment programme means getting delivery right every time, says Antony Oliver -
Network Rail: key questions following Christmas overruns
Update: report on Christmas chaos now due out at 2pm today. Mark Carne and Robin Gisby to face Transport Select Committee grilling on Wednesday. -
LU 2014: what we learned, what we changed and what we achieved
Safety, diversity and innovation have all been key themes in a busy year for the people keeping London’s Underground running, says David Waboso. Coming next, the challenge of the Night Tube. -
The case for building an HS3 before HS2
There are rumblings from the north that if George Osborne wants his Northern Powerhouse to succeed then an HS3 linking Manchester and Leeds should be built before HS2. Michael Wand agrees. -
Olympic effect means HS3 could be on the move in 10 years, says Adonis
Former transport secretary also predicts Crossrail 2 will be developed at the same time. -
Digital Railway – opportunities to enable innovation and sustainability
The UK railway is about to embrace a generational shift in the way it is operated, managed and maintained. Terry O'Neill explains the options. -
ORR urges Network Rail to buck up its performance
Network Rail’s slow progress on key projects is “raising questions” as to its ability to deliver its enhancements programme, the Office of Rail Regulation said today. -
Europe shows how high speed rail can change regional economies, says new study
High speed rail can provide a step change in regional infrastructure according to a new report by the Independent Transport Commission. -
Resignalling the Underground
Customers of the Northern line are set to benefit from 20% more capacity and almost 20% faster journeys next month thanks to a new signalling system. David Waboso explains how.