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George Freeman criticises guard who 'waved off train'

Transport Minister George Freeman claimed a guard "smirked and ignored" him and fellow passengers who were late for a train.

Go-Ahead Group extends Southeastern rail franchise until April

Go-Ahead Group has confirmed it will run the Southeastern rail franchise until 1 April 2020, rather than the previous end date of 10 November this year.

Freeman wants 'new Victorian' spirit to revive our railways

The east of England could be at the forefront of a transport revolution, with smart technology and the building of new towns reviving how our railways were built nearly 200 years ago.

Rail link between Tilbury and Scotland to be made permanent after trial success

A rail service which provides a regular weekend link between the Port of Tilbury and the Port of Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port, is to be made permanent.

Commuters to be hit by 3% train fare rise [subscription]

Rail passengers are facing a fresh round of inflation-busting fare increases in spite of warnings from the new transport secretary that commuters are being let down by a substandard service.