Railways

Call for full speed ahead on Shrewsbury to Birmingham rail route

Regional transport body Midlands Connect submits business case for high-speed Shrewsbury to Birmingham rail route.

1 week 6 days ago
Government must revisit decisions on Integrated Rail Plan, say MPs

MPs call for reassessment of Integrated Rail Plan to avoid missed opportunity to address regional imbalances.

2 weeks 4 days ago
AECOM reveals new designs for Essex railway station

New images reveal major upgrade of Stanford-le-Hope railway station.

2 months 1 week ago
New tool launched to measure social value of Britain’s railway

New Rail Social Value Tool helps rail measure social value of investments, infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations.

3 months 1 week ago
Construction underway at new £26.5m station in Leeds

Spencer Group commences construction of new £26.5m White Rose railway station in Leeds.

3 months 3 weeks ago
Rail regulator calls for standards review after cracks in high-speed trains

Industry standards should be reviewed after fatigue and corrosion led to trains being withdrawn from service, says rail regulator.

4 months 1 week ago
Atkins hits rail accessibility audit landmark

Atkins completes 1,000th stations accessibility audit of UK rail stations.

4 months 2 weeks ago
AECOM acquires 30% equity interest in SLC Rail

AECOM invests in SLC to boost joint rail development and station delivery offer.

5 months 4 weeks ago
Scottish government confirms its takeover of ScotRail services from 1 April 2022

Scottish government hails "new beginning" for ScotRail as it confirms move to public ownership.

6 months 6 days ago
Great British Railways launches call for evidence on 30-year plan

Rail industry and wide range of stakeholders all invited to help shape 30-year strategic plan for UK rail.

8 months 4 days ago