Rail
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Welsh rail 'game changer' bogged down in devolution disagreement
Plans for a big improvement in local railways in Wales appear stuck as a row erupts between the Welsh government and Whitehall over funding and process attached to devolving rail powers. -
Commuters heed warnings to avoid Waterloo as major works begin
Passengers passing through Waterloo are reported to have been "pleasantly surprised" by a lack of major disruption as it appears many have taken Network Rail's advice to avoid the station this month. -
CAF to build trains at new site in South Wales
Spanish train manufacturer CAF plans to create 300 jobs at a new factory near Newport. -
Balfour Beatty wins £16m contract to redevelop Glasgow Queen Street Station
Redevelopment of Glasgow Queen Street will see demolition of platform buildings and the construction of a new operations building. -
Ilkeston’s new rail station welcomes first passenger train
The first train in more than 50 years has stopped in the Derbyshire town of Ilkeston. -
Network Rail warning of track renewals cuts due to overspend
"Not enough money to continue," is the admission from a Network Rail track renewals director, according to a letter leaked to The Independent. -
Plans unveiled for radical transformation of Greater Manchester rail stations
Greater Manchester's rail stations will come under local control under transformation plans unveiled by Transport for Greater Manchester. -
Unveiled: ambitious plans to transform Darlington Station
Plans to remodel Darlington Station and create dedicated platforms for local connections and future high speed services have been announced. -
Great Western upgrade heading over budget again
A new report from the public accounts committee of MPs has found electrification of the rail line between Maidenhead and Cardiff is likely to exceed its revised budget of £2.8bn -
Government announces details of new West Coast Partnership rail franchise
Details for new rail franchise to combine existing intercity West Coast services with HS2 announced by the government.