Policy - Page 50

RDG Chairman calls rail the “economic backbone” of the country, and that in uncertain times rail has the power to create secure jobs.

More work was needed in order to secure approval for Crossrail 2 from the new Government

HS2 Chairman: “It’s important to recognise that we had bi-partisan support, and that HS2 has never been a political football."

Network Rail confirms EGIP delays.

Elizabeth Line Aventra misses original start date. No confirmed date for entry into traffic.

New report by the Campaign for Borders Rail (CBR) makes the case for re-opening the line from Tweedbank to Mossband Junction.

43 Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains to be ordered by Transport for London. Will enter traffic from 2022.

Remodelling work complete at Shenfield ahead of Aventra introduction.

Network Rail and Government discuss ways to improve East Coast Main Line overhead wire reliability

East West Rail has recently been created by the DfT, to accelerate delivery of the proposed East West route. RAIL speaks to EWR’s new chairman ROB BRIGHOUSE