Wales to nationalise railways from early 2021
The devolved government in Wales, which acts autonomously of the UK government for transport and other matters, has announced today that it will take direct public control of the entire rail network within the principality....Read more
Sparks fly as UK freight leaders unite on decarbonisation
Major representative bodies and stakeholders are today seeking progress on a national initiative to make the railways net-zero carbon by 2050, in line with the UK government target set out in legislation.Read more
Significant upgrade for East Coast Main Line
The UK government has today announced additional funding to implement real-time digital signalling on stretches of the East Coast Main Line as part of a programmed upgrade. The investment of 350 million British Pounds (388...Read more
UK rail supply industry supports safe return to work
UK’s Railway Industry Association has welcomed coronavirus-related assurances from UK government and the infrastructure agency Network Rail. Official advice states that where work can go ahead safely, it should do so, as the tentative relaxation...Read more
UK partial rail nationalisation to battle coronavirus
The UK has partially nationalised its railways as a temporary measure battling the coronavirus crisis. Rail freight remains in commercial hands, while the UK government has taken charge of the passenger rail network. All commercial...Read more
Freight railway line in UK’s north not electrified
The electrification of the Transpennine Line, connecting Manchester and Leeds in the north of England will only cover the routes for passenger trains. This means that plans to facilitate freight trains on this railway line...Read moreFreight bodies’ cautious welcome for UK Rail Strategy
UK rail freight campaigners have cautiously welcomed the Government’s new Rail Strategy, which reaffirms ongoing initiatives to boost the sector, but say the integration of regional rail partnerships will present a challenge to freight’s national...Read more
UK container freight to EU increased
Container traffic between UK ports and EU countries increased by nine per cent to 3.6 million TEUs in 2016. In units, the increase was eight per cent to 2.0 million units. Freight traffic to and...Read more