Most expensive modern rail projects

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TOP 10

MOST EXPENSIVE MODERN RAIL PROJECTS

By CHRIS HOWE

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10 December, 2025

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The station’s £140 million rebuild is running several months late, and even when complete it may never realise its potential. HOWARD JOHNSTON investigates

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Network rail completes £200 million west coast main line upgrades

Multiple projects carried out in Midlands and North West over busy festive period

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Ecdp hit by delays and cost pressures

East Coast Digital Programme plans altered to get project back on track after freight fitment issues

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Labour votes down bid to mandate a rolling electrification programme

Attempt by opposition MPs to commit GBR to a long-term strategy fails

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Getting to the heart of the matter