Investing in rail, investing in jobs and growth
16 July 2012 | By Department for Transport (DfT)
More than £9 billion of growth-boosting railway upgrades across England and Wales have been announced by Transport Secretary...
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New rail franchise to deliver smart card tickets and encourage investment in better stations
2 July 2012 | By Department for Transport (DfT)
“A more flexible franchise will encourage private sector investment..."
Government agrees station funding
14 May 2012 | By Department for Transport (DfT)
Ministers have approved £10m of Government funding for the redevelopment of Northampton station...
Greater Manchester passengers benefit from station improvements
23 March 2012 | By Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
The latest stage in a programme of railway station improvements in Greater Manchester is now complete – with still more to come...
Reforming our railways
8 March 2012 | By Department for Transport (DfT)
The Command Paper sets out the Government’s vision for the railways, alongside the policies that are needed to realise that vision...
Britain’s new high-speed rail network (HS2) is approved
10 January 2012 | By Department for Transport
Transport Secretary Justine Greening has announced details of the new national high speed rail network (HS2)...
Virgin Rail Group agrees West Coast franchise extension
28 October 2011 | By Stagecoach Group plc
VRG has signed an agreement with the DfT for an eight-month extension to the current West Coast rail franchise...
Thousands more seats as Virgin Trains goes for growth
27 October 2011 | By Virgin Trains
Virgin Trains plans to add thousands more seats to its award-winning services during next year...
Abellio has been awarded the Greater Anglia Franchise
20 October 2011 | By Abellio Group
Abellio Group has today been selected by the Department for Transport as the operator for the Greater Anglia train franchise...
Franchise decision welcomed
5 August 2011 | By First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express has welcomed the Department for Transport's decision to extend its franchise...
New franchising programme
5 August 2011 | By Department for Transport
The Government is committed to a major reform of rail franchising that will benefit passengers and taxpayers alike...
Virgin Rail Group welcomes West Coast franchise extension discussions
19 May 2011 | By Stagecoach Group plc
Virgin Rail Group is in discussions with the DfT regarding an extension to the current West Coast rail franchise agreement...
Huge increase in commuter trains possible with HS2 – Hammond
1 April 2011 | By Department for Transport
Many towns and cities could benefit from a huge rise in direct trains to London once a new high speed rail network is built...
Green light for new trains and rail electrification
1 March 2011 | By Department for Transport
Scotland, Wales, northern and south west England are to get a fleet of new trains and more reliable rail links to London...
Peterborough station to receive £2.5m redevelopment
14 January 2011 | By East Coast
Peterborough station will become a vibrant gateway to the city in a major redevelopment scheme being funded by train operator East Coast and Network Rail...