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Welsh Government aims to keep 30% of workforce working from home

13 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The long-term ambition of the Welsh Government is to have around 30 per cent of Welsh workers working from home or close to home, even after the threat of Covid-19 is over. The Coronavirus restrictions […]

Business

Report questions how government will achieve its net-zero commitments

7 September 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Independent ‘think tank’ the Institute for Government has published a report which concludes that stronger leadership and co-ordination from the prime minister is needed if the UK’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050 is […]

Governance

Government launches Acceleration Unit and announces further investment in rail projects

21 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced the formation of an Acceleration Unit – a team of specialists that will join the Department for Transport (DfT) in order to tackle delays to infrastructure projects and drive […]

Governance

UK Government to fund design and development of railway schemes in Wales

21 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, has announced a multi-million package of funding for upgrades to Wales’ railways. Schemes to be funded include kickstarting the design of the Cardiff Central station upgrade, advancing […]

Business

£8.5 million additional government support for Tyne and Wear Metro

8 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

To keep services running on the Tyne and Wear Metro while passenger numbers continue to recover, the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will provide an extra £8.5 million of financial support from government […]

Governance

Waverley Masterplan includes new concourse for Edinburgh’s station

5 August 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Plans to transform Edinburgh Waverley station have been revealed by Network Rail, the Scottish Government and the City of Edinburgh Council. The Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan has been developed in collaboration with City of Edinburgh Council’s […]

Environment

Scottish Government plans to decarbonise Scotland’s rail passenger services by 2035

28 July 2020 Rail Insider 0

Speaking during a visit to ScotRail’s Shields Road electric fleet Depot, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson unveiled Transport Scotland’s ‘Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan’. This reflects the Scottish Government’s determination to deliver on its Programme for […]

Business

Bid for transport devolution for the South East

24 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Transport for the South East, by a partnership of the region’s local authorities and business leaders, has submitted a bid for transport devolution in the South East of England. The proposal is designed to power-up […]

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Department for Transport names its special representatives to Transport for London’s board

21 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

In a written statement to Parliament, Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has named the two Department for Transport (DfT) special representatives that have been appointed to the Transport for London (TfL) board. Andrew […]

Business

Government to conduct urgent review into TfL’s finances and future options

20 July 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

The Secretary of State for Transport is to undertake a rapid review of Transport for London’s current financial situation and the options for strengthening its future sustainability. This review, which will be led by the […]

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  • Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
  • Plans for West Yorkshire trams receive major funding boost
  • Lumo awards £50 million contract to enhance and service its Class 222 trains to Alstom
  • First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
  • A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
British Steel Christmas 2019 Crossrail HS2 London Overground London Underground Network Rail Northern Ireland Northern Powerhouse RAIB Scotland TfL Trako USA Wales West Midlands
  • Phil Mortimer: A recent funded R&D project focused on the use of alternatives to steel for the ohl masts. This has several…
  • Nigel: Fully support this restoration from the East Lancashire side,existing infrastructure mostly well built and promises a highly efficient 12 mile…
  • Clive Broadhead: After the undoubtedly achievement of resurrecting the railways in Scotland why are the current NR management he'll bent on squandering…
  • The ORR has reported on its review of revenue protection practices on the railway.
  • Artist's impression of a West Yorkshire tram.
  • Visualisation of a Lumo Class 222 train.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
    First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
    3 June 2025 0
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
    19 May 2025 0
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
    19 May 2025 0
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
    19 May 2025 0
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
    19 May 2025 0
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
    19 May 2025 0
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
    A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
    19 May 2025 0
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
    17 May 2025 0
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
    16 May 2025 0
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
    16 May 2025 0
  • Stuart Browne is new general manager at Hoppeke UK
    18 May 2020 0
  • Man jailed for defrauding train operators
    3 April 2020 0
  • Department for Transport names its special representatives to Transport for London’s board
    21 July 2020 1
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
    First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
    3 June 2025 0
  • How to wear your face mask, and why
    29 October 2020 0
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