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EU high-speed rail plan faces stability test, leaders warn
Rail executives say fragmented standards, approvals and network access—not a lack of demand or finance—are slowing Europe’s 2040 high-speed rail ambitions.
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Rail executives say fragmented standards, approvals and network access—not a lack of demand or finance—are slowing Europe’s 2040 high-speed rail ambitions.
Around 250 cleaners will be seconded to Transport for London as it evaluates whether Tube, bus and other facilities could be cleaned directly by…
Community groups, schools and charities within five kilometres of the route can apply for grants of up to £10,000.
Blackpool Transport has wrapped its modern Tram 012 in green and cream to highlight the town’s heritage fleet and restoration work.
The train operator says women made up 33% of job applicants after its campaign launched, up from 17%.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says GBR will assess buying trains outright alongside leasing and other financing options.
Michael Roberts will step down after leading the capital’s transport watchdog since January 2023.
The route has reopened after more than three years of closure for a new railway bridge and station upgrade works.
Network Rail has restored operation of the 123-year-old Norfolk bridge, allowing larger boats to pass through the River Yare again.
Network Rail will renew track, points, drainage and overhead equipment, with replacement buses running across parts of the route.