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June 7, 2022 | Policy

Golborne Link dropped from HS2 Bill

Northern link to West Coast Main Line will not go ahead.

January 24, 2022 | Infrastructure

British government deposits HS2 Bill for Crewe - Manchester section

This is the next stage for the third phase of Britain’s north-south high-speed line.

September 28, 2021 | Financial

British government takes over Southeastern following franchise breach

Decision follows an investigation which identifies over £25m of taxpayer money was not declared by SE.

September 17, 2021 | Europe

British government to investigate air quality standards following diesel train research

Nitrogen oxide levels up to 13-times higher than those next to major London roads found on new-build trains.

September 3, 2021 | Analysis

Eurostar's journey through the pandemic

The pandemic has had a massive impact on Eurostar, perhaps more so than any other operator. Its very future has been called into question, while politicians seemed to wash their hands of the problem. As service levels begin to increase Richard Clinnick looks back over a turbulent 18 months for the operator.

August 20, 2021 | Main line

British government issues new contract notices for two main line operators

West Coast Partnership deal would include the start of HS2 operations.

August 19, 2021 | Fare collection

Eurostar reintroduces more services between London, Paris and Brussels

Operator reports a 105% increase in bookings compared with last year

August 18, 2021 | Fleet

British government must order hydrogen trains now says RIA

Failure to order new train fleets could risk decarbonisation warns industry body.

July 28, 2021 | News

Delays to Britain’s Integrated Rail Plan casts doubt over future projects

The Integrated Rail Plan is key to billions of pounds of investment in Britain’s railways, but it’s more than 200 days late. And with government now in its summer recess the projects and regions relying on IRP are continuing to wait, as Richard Clinnick reports.

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