After years of delays and funding issues, the new stations on Birmingham’s Camp Hill Line are finally taking shape. PETER PLISNER reports

Construction of Curzon Street station hasn’t been as rapid as at Old Oak Common at the southern end of the line. But there’s plenty happening in and around the station site. PETER PLISNER reports

In his first interview ALAN MORRIS, the man in charge of constructing HS2, tells PAUL CLIFTON how he is taking management “back to basics”

HS2… Northern Powerhouse Rail… an “Elizabeth line for the North”. Why is more not being made of the Transpennine Route Upgrade’s potential to improve the region’s rail services?

The platforms are taking shape at Old Oak Common station. PAUL CLIFTON visits the construction site to find out about upcoming passenger disruption

They’re a vital part of the rail infrastructure. CHRIS HOWE counts down his favourites