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Property values affected by proximity to railway station

Having a home within half a mile of some railway stations in Scotland can increase the property’s value by 28%. 

DB offers 12 further out of-service Class 60s for sale

DB Cargo (DBC) has put a further 12 Class 60s up for sale, with a deadline of registrations to receive tender documents on January 20. 

Sturgeon and Burnham secret talks to boost Scottish HS link

Sturgeon and Burnham secret talks to boost Scottish HS link

Research cites poor transport as cause of social exclusion

Transport infrastructure in the north of England needs improvements, based on a study claiming a link between positive health, wellbeing and travel requirements

NR’s Class 313 test unit for sale

Network Rail’s dedicated European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Class 313 test unit 313121 has been put up for sale by public tender

“In a worse situation than when the dispute started”

The leader of train drivers’ union ASLEF can see no end to the current disputes unless Government permits train operators to offer larger pay rises.

CrossCountry set for franchise extension

The Department for Transport has announced its intention to make a Direct Award to CrossCountry, following the expiry of its current three-year contract

DfT approves new Cambridge South station

DB set to put international freight arm up for sale

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is to prepare a case for a potential sale of up to 100% of its shares in its rail, road and international freight arm DB Schenker (DBS).

MPs seek clarity on hydrogen’s role

Hydrogen is not a panacea for reaching the net zero emissions target by 2050 but it can grow to become “a big niche” fuel in particular sectors and applications