HS2: Costs for London Euston section reach over £7.5bn December 10, 2024 Rachel Reeves confirmed in the Autumn Budget HS2 will terminate at Euston station, following a political kerfuffle over how to find the necessary funding.
Labour hits back at concerns rail nationalisation could compromise safety November 24, 2024 The DOHL currently runs the four nationalised companies: East Coast Main Line, Northern Rail, Southeastern and Transpennine Express.
Northern Trains overcomes ‘uncertain and challenging times’ as revenue passes £1bn October 2, 2024 Northern Trains has posted a revenue of £1bn for its latest financial year after battling “uncertain and challenging times”. The operator has posted a total revenue of £1.07bn for the year to 31 March, 2024, up from the £982.6m it posted in the prior 12 months. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show its revenue [...]
LNER: Strikes and storms cost train line over £50m October 2, 2024 The impact of a series of severe storms and continued strike action cost London North Eastern Railway (LNER) more than £50m during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The train operator said industrial action in the year to 31 March, 2024, reduced its revenue by £25.9m while extreme weather also impacted its revenue [...]
Airport liquid rule: Why UK and European airports are keeping the 100ml limit September 2, 2024 European airports are bringing back back into force the 100ml liquid limit due to a "temporary technical issue" with newly installed security scanners.