Emergency Measures Brought in to Protect the Rail Network
The Government has confirmed that emergency measures are being brought in to protect the rail network. The current franchise agreements
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Railways
Government Announces £20 Million Fund to Improve Disabled Access at Railway Stations
The Government has announced that £20 million will be set aside to improve disabled access at railway stations across Great
Read moreGovernment Approves HS2 Rail Project
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, has said in a statement today in the House of Commons that HS2 will proceed.
Read moreGrant Shapps in Pledge to Improve North-East Rail Network
Grant Shapps has visited the north-east of England to examine progress being made at the new Horden Peterlee railway station.
Read moreGovernment May Scrap HS2 Project
The Government has said that it may scrap HS2 despite over £7 billion having already been spent on the new
Read moreChris Grayling Calls for More Rail Lines to Re-Open as New Strategic Vision is Announced
Chris Grayling, the Secretary of State for Transport, is today launching the Government’s strategic vision for the rail network. It
Read moreGovernment to Announce £300 million for northern transport projects
Philip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is to announce £300 million to improve rail links in the north of
Read moreChris Williamson Suggests Female-Only Train Carriages
Chris Williamson, the Labour MP for Derby North, has proposed the idea of train carriages only for women. The idea
Read moreGeorge Osborne Urges Government to Fund HS3 for Northern England
George Osborne, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, has urged the Government to fund an HS3 rail system to help
Read moreGovernment Confirms Large Investment into West Midlands Rail Network
Chris Grayling, the Secretary of State for Transport, has confirmed that there will be a large investment of nearly £1
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