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Funding to reopen disused railway lines, services and stations will restore community connections and improve access to jobs, homes and education.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
New Chair to champion passengers while overseeing change to ensure Transport Focus works effectively with Great British Railways.
Railway between Exeter and Okehampton offers year-round trains for the first time in almost 50 years, boosting local community and regional economy.
Runaway success Great British Rail Sale sees more than 128 million miles of discounted journeys travelled on UK railways this spring.
Tickets go on sale from 19 April with discounted tickets available on journeys from 25 April to 27 May.
Funding given to create cutting-edge technology that will help transform rail travel.
Funding will create a more resilient railway, giving passengers in Devon and Cornwall safer and more punctual journeys.
Package of infrastructure upgrades to transform journeys for train passengers in the North West.
Headquarters for Great British Railways will be based outside of London and bring high-skilled jobs to the winning location.
Redundant tannoy announcements to be reduced on trains ensuring quieter journeys for passengers.
Upgrade will provide more seats, services and significantly faster journey times, improving rail connections across the North and Midlands.
The next stage of electrification on the Midland Mainline starts, ultimately bringing quieter trains, greater decarbonisation and better connectivity in the region.
Government caps rail fare increases in 2022 and delays the rise in prices until March to allow passengers more time to buy cheaper flexible and season tickets at the existing rate.
Running Monday to Friday in each direction, the new service will connect with London King’s Cross in around 3 hours.
Latest updates on the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail and the reform of the UK rail industry.
New rail freight tunnel brings significant improvements to passenger journeys as part of the East Coast upgrade.
The government’s plan for delivering and sequencing major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.
Major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.
Train service to run on Dartmoor Line after 50 years.
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