Labour would renationalise rail in bid to save British taxpayer £2.2bn a year UK Politics Renationalising the railways will save the taxpayer £2.2bn every year, Labour’s shadow transport secretary has claimed, thanks to “significant efficiencies”.
Anatomy of a snack trolley: ‘Why is there always flapjack?’ snacking Who decides what you eat when you fly or catch a train? Amelia Tait goes in search to the answer to the big question: 'Why always flapjack?'
Alstom: Union calls for urgent action to save jobs after train firm stops production Transport Alstom said after 10 months of discussions with the Government over work for its Derby site, it had run out of time.
‘Action must be taken’: Mark Harper called on to strip Avanti West Coast of contract March 20, 2024 The Government is to be called on to take the operation of the West Coast Main Line into public hands and terminate Avanti's contract.
Plans worth £100m to make train journeys across the north more reliable revealed March 14, 2024 Plans to create a £100m train depot in Yorkshire to make train journeys more reliable across the North. have been unveiled.
ScotRail: Over £1.5m paid out because of delays, cancellations and disruption March 12, 2024 ScotRail has paid out more than £1.5m in compensation since being nationalised, according to new figures.
Siemens to invest £100m and secure over 800 jobs March 4, 2024 Siemens is to invest £100m in a "centre of manufacturing excellence" in Wiltshire.
Work on £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub to begin after extra funds injected February 29, 2024 Design work on the £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub project is set to start after the government provided an extra £123m.
Rail maintenance workers to begin eight-day strike in pay dispute February 10, 2024 Rail maintenance workers will begin an eight-day strike on Saturday in a dispute over pay.
Japanese investor to ditch £500m stake in HS1 and East Midlands Railway December 31, 2023 Mitsubishi HC Capital is reportedly preparing to sell £475m worth of UK rail assets as it steers away from the country's embattled network.