Brand new Manchester to Liverpool railway line announced
The UK Government has announced Northern Powerhouse plans, which include a new rail route between Manchester and Liverpool.
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Direct London to Germany train service makes major step forward
A major step forward has been made that could see direct trains from London to Germany. Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn have confirmed plans to bring…
Eurostar says UK can be at forefront of Europe’s high-speed rail expansion
Eurostar believes the UK can lead the next phase of Europe's high-speed rail expansion provided the infrastructure and regulation align.
South Wales rail excellence centre plans to deliver innovation projects
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) in South Wales has revealed that groups involved in a rail innovation competition are developing projects …
Government boosts rail investment in Wales
The government is boasting that the funding boost it announced yesterday (Wednesday 11 June) will mean that "Working people across Wales will benefit …
Direct London – Switzerland train service takes step forward
A new train service, linking London with Switzerland, has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with the signing of an agreement. The Memorandum…
18 year olds given chance to become train drivers
In a bid to make services more reliable, the UK Government has reduced the required age at which people can apply to become train drivers.…
Proposed ‘Essex-Kent Superlinks’ to scupper ‘unaffordable Lower Thames Crossing’?
Proposals for Essex-Kent Superlinks would cost 75% less than building a new roadway between Essex and Kent
Call for increase in rail freight to help government achieve its missions
According to the latest research by Rail Partners, over the last decade the cost of sending freight by rail has risen over three times faster than by …
Nationalisation announcement prompts response from Heathrow Southern Railway
Heathrow Southern Railway Limited has responded to the announcement that South Western Railway is to be taken into public ownership.