Conservatives and Liberal Democrats vote against Railways Bill second reading, as DfT outlines what already-nationalised operators must achieve over the coming years

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Evidence to Transport Select Committee highlights concerns over network access, freight use and regulatory powers

As 2025 draws to a conclusion, it’s time to look back at another varied year on Britain’s railways, and, as ever, there have been many developments, not all for the better, but plenty of good news as

A small ceremony at London’s Marylebone station on Saturday, February 24, 1996, marked the start of privatisation for British railfreight. That was the moment when Wisconsin Central, led by the charis

With both Midland Main Line electrification and the eastern leg of Midlands Rail Hub recently kicked into the long grass, East Midlands Mayor CLAIRE WARD has been talking to PETER PLISNER about what she’s doing to get the schemes back on the agenda