West coast: the uk’s critical rail artery

Christian Wolmar still seems not to understand that ...

It’s the biggest upgrade of the Midlands rail network in the generation. But despite a recent government commitment, all is not what it seems. PETER PLISNER reports

With a handful of trains now running, is all the work done on the first section of EWR? PAUL CLIFTON finds out

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Britain’s adoption of electric trains and infrastructure has been spasmodic, despite the long-term cost and environmental benefits. HOWARD JOHNSTON reports

PAUL CLIFTON takes a cab ride on DB and Maritime Transport’s new freight route from Southampton Docks to Northampton via EWR