News and communications

East West Rail route development to improve connectivity and boost productivity in the Oxford to Cambridge region.

• Updated: 5 June 2023

Announcing a consultation on an updated national networks national policy statement (NNNPS) for developers of new road, rail and rail freight schemes.

• Updated: 14 March 2023

Government pledges £10 million to support innovation in transport decarbonisation.

• Updated: 2 February 2023

Nine rail schemes receive further funding to provide better access to jobs, homes and education, and level up and reconnect communities.

• Updated: 20 June 2022

Appeal to rail unions and workers to not risk the future of the rail industry by striking, but rather work with government to reform our railway.

• Updated: 16 June 2022

Package of infrastructure upgrades to transform journeys for train passengers in the North West.

• Updated: 11 March 2022

Upgrade will provide more seats, services and significantly faster journey times, improving rail connections across the North and Midlands.

• Updated: 4 January 2022

The next stage of electrification on the Midland Mainline starts, ultimately bringing quieter trains, greater decarbonisation and better connectivity in the region.

• Updated: 21 December 2021

The government’s plan for delivering and sequencing major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.

• Updated: 18 November 2021

Major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.

• Updated: 18 November 2021

Deadline for the decision to construct the Portishead Branch Line – MetroWest Phase 1 extended until 19 April 2022 to allow further consideration of environmental matters.

• Updated: 20 October 2021

Review commissioned to ensure air quality standards and regulations are fit for purpose on the rail network.

• Updated: 16 September 2021

Amending existing RTFO regulations to increase carbon savings by raising renewable fuel targets, and expanding support to certain renewable fuels in maritime and rail.

• Updated: 7 September 2021

Major upgrade, including electrification and longer electric trains, to railway line between Wigan and Bolton announced.

• Updated: 1 September 2021

Modern tech delivers a better service for passengers and cuts emissions, while biodiversity drive creates havens for wildlife next to railway lines across the network.

• Updated: 6 August 2021

New eco-locomotive highlights the important role rail freight can play to make transport greener.

• Updated: 29 July 2021

National policy statement for national networks, the strategic plan for major road and rail schemes, to be reviewed for net zero commitments.

• Updated: 22 July 2021

A comprehensive strategy to end transport’s contribution to climate change within 3 decades.

• Updated: 14 July 2021

The plan will create economic growth, new industries and jobs and help us Build Back Better and Greener.

• Updated: 14 July 2021

Transport decarbonisation plan for cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs.

• Updated: 14 July 2021