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Massive investment in new carriages for Gatwick Express and Thameslink routes to transform journeys for millions.

Plans for hundreds of new carriages on Gatwick Express and Thameslink routes have been welcomed by Rail Minister Claire Perry, following more than £300 million of investment by the rail industry.

Government confirms step-free access funding for Crossrail

All of the stations on the Crossrail project will now be ‘step free’ thanks to £14 million of investment announced by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer today (18 November 2014).

HS2 chairman threatens 2016 walkout

Sir David Higgins fears next government may not back his vision

Noisy night-time trains found to breach health guidelines

NIGHT-time freight trains ­operating through the Central Belt have been found to be disrupting residents and breaching noise guidelines set by the World Health Organisation (WHO), according to a new report.

McLoughlin offers Yorkshire commuters hope on Pacers

Yorkshire COMMUTERS have moved a step closer to seeing the back of much-criticised Pacer trains after the Transport Secretary promised he was working to remove them from major routes.

Group opposed to Heathrow expansion says report highlights 'formidable' problems

The Heathrow Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise (HACAN) today sent its briefing of the Airports Commission's consultation report to MPs and local authorities.