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Network Rail sell-off to fund upgrades

Network Rail wants to sell £1.8bn of railway arch space, disused depots and shop space in bigger stations to help raise the cash to upgrade UK railways.

Future of rail

Announces the latest developments on rail investment and publication of Sir Peter Hendy’s report.

Runway protesters cause traffic chaos at London's Heathrow airport

Activists opposed to the expansion of London's Heathrow Airport blocked an approach tunnel on Thursday by chaining themselves to a parked vehicle, bringing traffic chaos to Europe's busiest airport.

Whitehall ‘ready to let TfL control London’s commuter rail services’

Transport for London took a step closer to greater control of commuter rail services in London today after it was claimed ministers were warming to the idea. 

Rail electrification on South Wales mainline could be delayed to 2024

A review into UK railway projects says electrifying the Great Western Mainline to Swansea will not be completed until 2024

Chancellor announces 50% transport capital spending increase

DfT budget to fall by 37%, but capital spending up to £61 billion

Hacktrain unearths new solutions to industry problems

MORE than 120 software developers, designers and entrepreneurs from around the world joined together last weekend for Hacktrain, a 48-hour onboard "hackathon" with the goal of developing new innovations to benefit the British railway industry.