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Decisions should be taken “soon” on the future funding of transport, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has argued.

A population-based approach taken by the NIC “heralds a serious rebalancing of rail expenditure away from London and the South East”

Network Rail, train operating companies and unions have agreed to undertake “meaningful discussions” over how emergency government funding can be reduced.

Talks continue over future of Eurostar

“We are creating something the industry really needs - a solid pipeline of construction activity and a clear timetable for investment."

“We have been accused at the NIC of wanting to cancel the eastern leg of HS2. That is not what we said and certainly not what we meant" - NIC Commissioner

"It’s really important we look at levelling up” - Northern Powerhouse Rail Director

Hitachi Class 810 bi-modes boost the case for electrification of the Midland Main Line - EMR

“Taxpayers have been very generous in their support to keep trains running throughout the COVID-19 pandemic" - Rail Minister

Hope for more investment for northern England projects as Government looks to change way projects are assessed