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New headquarters in Derby will employ up to 450 staff and open up apprenticeships for up to 600 young people.
Passengers will benefit from more reliable trains, better connectivity and a greener railway across the UK.
East West Rail route development to improve connectivity and boost productivity in the Oxford to Cambridge region.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Announcing a consultation on an updated national networks national policy statement (NNNPS) for developers of new road, rail and rail freight schemes.
Government pledges £10 million to support innovation in transport decarbonisation.
Nine rail schemes receive further funding to provide better access to jobs, homes and education, and level up and reconnect communities.
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.
Package of infrastructure upgrades to transform journeys for train passengers in the North West.
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.
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.
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.
Review commissioned to ensure air quality standards and regulations are fit for purpose on the rail network.
Amending existing RTFO regulations to increase carbon savings by raising renewable fuel targets, and expanding support to certain renewable fuels in maritime and rail.
Major upgrade, including electrification and longer electric trains, to railway line between Wigan and Bolton announced.
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.
New eco-locomotive highlights the important role rail freight can play to make transport greener.
National policy statement for national networks, the strategic plan for major road and rail schemes, to be reviewed for net zero commitments.
A comprehensive strategy to end transport’s contribution to climate change within 3 decades.
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