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The government’s plan to transform the railways in Great Britain.
Outlines the government's strategy to promote freight transport by rail to limit road congestion and reduce transport carbon emissions.
Guidance on how the Department for Transport expects to receive market-led proposals, and the process by which they will be considered.
Secretary of State for Transport's guidance to the Office of Rail and Road stating his objectives and approaches for the railways.
Reviews the socio-economic and technological changes that are likely to provide the context for the rail sector over the next 10 to 20 years.
The Williams Rail Review was set up to recommend the most appropriate organisational and commercial frameworks to deliver the government’s vision for UK rail.
Regulatory Policy Committee opinions on IAs for the Luxembourg Rail Protocol and power to amend rail markets legislation
Information about Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reviews of the award of rail franchises under the Enterprise Act 2002.
Rail infrastructure and assets (including stations and rolling stock) in Great Britain with the latest data covering April 2020 to March 2021.
An overview of key statistics on the rail industry in Great Britain.
A guide presenting the success of the UK rail industry, recent and current investment and the UK supply capability.
Rail contract and ancillary legal documents for XC Trains Limited.
Supporting the restoration of rail lines and the reopening of stations.
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
A new approach for rail network enhancement proposals that require government funding.
Advice to highway and rail authorities on assessing and planning for risk reduction at sites where roads cross or run alongside railways.
Government funding to be awarded for new concepts that will transform rail travel for passengers and increase value for money.
New depot in Shipley will bring essential maintenance works closer to the north Transpennine route and increase reliability for passengers.
How the UK government and devolved administrations propose to work together on rail technical standards.
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