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Devolution has a vital role for the railways, but should not be introduced unless necessary, according to Rail Minister Paul Maynard.

Rail Minister Paul Maynard warns that when it comes to new rail projects, “capacity has to be the key concern”.

Wales needs infrastructure fit for the 21st century is vital if it is to build on its strengths and drive economic growth, says Wales Minister Guto Bebb.

Transport Select Committee (TSC) to hold an inquiry into railway safety, following previous investigations into safety at level crossings and security.

CMA says the award of the Northern rail franchise to Arriva in December 2015 may result in higher fares on some local routes.

The TUC Congress in Brighton has repeated its call to renationalise the railway as a way of ending the “chaos”.

A recently formed rail passenger group is to fund a legal review of the Government’s handling of Southern Railway.

Rail Minister Paul Maynard has denied that plans to increase compensation to Southern Railway commuters are “on the backburner”.

Chris Grayling describes claims that the Government has failed to set a workable, realistic timetable for HS2 Ltd as “a lot of nonsense”.

Rail Minister Paul Maynard said it is unlikely that DfT will “wish to let such a franchise in the future”, when discussing GTR.