Rail
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Network Rail upgrade programme gets amber light
The government says it is set to accept the conclusions of Sir Peter Hendy’s report on Network Rail’s ambitious investment programme. -
Wanted: construction commissioner to handle complaints for HS2
HS2 Ltd is recruiting an independent construction commissioner to look into any complaints during the building of Britain’s new high speed rail network. -
Job done – Christmas rail possessions complete on time
Network Rail take a bow: £150m of track and station upgrade work was carried out during the Christmas and New Year period and the whole lot was completed on time This time last year Network... -
What a year!
David Waboso reflects on another massive year of infrastructure on the Underground. -
Award of northern franchises to stimulate rail investment
New rail franchises for north of England will be managed from Leeds and stimulate £1.2bn of new rail investment -
Hendy finds costs for rail CP5 enhancements have increased 21%
Network Rail is to sell £1.8bn of assets and raise a further £700M by borrowing to cover a £2.5bn increase in the price of its enhancement programme originally set at £11.8bn. -
Bowe Review slates rail industry planning and oversight
DfT, ORR and Network Rail all at fault for mismanagement of CP5 enhancements. Transport Secretary accepts all recommendations. -
London Underground to start £284M Metropolitan Line extension next year
Announcement comes as £1bn Northern Line extension to Battersea starts construction. -
MPs call for “fundamental” overhaul of rail planning and regulation as costs spiral
Network Rail and ORR in the firing line as Public Accounts Committee says electrification cost increases “staggering and unacceptable”. -
National College for High Speed Rail appoints chief executive officer
The National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR) is one step closer following the appointment by the college board of John Evans as its CEO.