Finance

Manchester has been favoured by the government, with transport plans including a Metrolink extension to Stockport and new tram stops. Longer two-car trams to reduce the double-heading of the ‘M5000’ Bombardier/Alstom units has also been suggested locally. In such a formation, Metrolink Trams 3046 and 3047 cross the River Irwell on August 11 2004, approaching Radcliffe with a Bury to Altrincham service. TOM MCATEE.

Comment

How far will money for trams go?

Mayors were celebrating windfalls in the Chancellor’s announcement of cash for local transport schemes. Yet the new money won’t go far, says Howard Johnston.

Industry views 8 Jul

Comment

Christian Wolmar: Budget lets down transport - and railways in particular

Labour's first Budget lacked vision and ambition for rail, says Christian Wolmar

Christian Wolmar 18 Nov

The West Midlands Metro extension being built Flood Street, Dudley. PETER PLISNER.

News

Budget funding for West Midlands Metro extension after project scaled back

The government has committed to fund the latest West Midlands Metro extension in Dudley.

Finance 15 Nov

News

Comment: The Budget announcements hid a lack of ambition for rail by Labour

Phil Haigh explains what was new in the Budget, what wasn't, and why there's not a huge amount for the rail industry to get excited about

Finance 14 Nov

The potential of Britain’s scenic lines is appreciated - and taken advantage of - by private operators such as Locomotive Services Limited, which runs ‘Midland Pullman’ HST excursions. On March 22 2022, 43055 leads 43046 along the shores of stunning Loch Carron, while running between Kyle of Lochalsh and Inverness. JAMIE SQUIBBS.

Feature

How to grow off-peak leisure travel by rail

Non-commuter lines are experiencing an upswing in fortunes, but the UK lags behind mainland Europe when it comes to value for money and accessibility.

Finance 26 Aug

News

Irish Rail reports strong growth in 2023

Iarnród Eireann’s 2023 Annual Report reveals significant growth in passenger journeys and a robust financial performance.

Ireland 18 Jul

News

Delay Repay claims increase

Train operators closed 7.6 million delay compensation claims in the last reporting year.

Delays 10 Jul

Comment

The role of private finance

Russell Jackson argues the case for private investment to help deliver much-needed rail infrastructure projects

Finance 1 Jul

Feature

Getting rail funding back on track

There’s been much debate recently about whether Westminster politicians have lost interest in the railways.

Finance 19 Mar

Network Rail engineers carry out wiring work on the Midland Main Line

Feature

How the rail industry must get better at project budgeting

Russell Jackson, Global Transit Director at AECOM set out the changes required to make costs more accurate.

Finance 23 Jan

Feature

The problem with private investment

With the state having increased its hold on rail funding, private investment for rail infrastructure in particular has become a complex conundrum

Finance 29 Jun

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Setting Regional Budgets for Rail Investment

A population-based approach taken by the National Infrastructure Commission “heralds a serious rebalancing of rail expenditure away from London and the South East”, says Greengauge 21.

Finance 9 Jul

News

Concerns raised over French state support for Eurostar

Talks continue over future of Eurostar

8 Apr

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Rosewell: NIC prioritised links between close cities

“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

23 Feb

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Heaton-Harris: fare payers should make “fair contribution”

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

21 Jan

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Funding package of up to £1.8 billion agreed for TfL

Six-month funding package agreed for Transport for London

2 Nov

News

Extracting value from new approaches

Jason Chamberlain considers the Department for Transport’s plans for market-led proposals in rail

30 Oct

Feature

Open for Business: Opportunities for third parties to fund, finance or deliver improvements on Britain’s railways

If you are interested in bringing third-party funding to rail infrastructure projects, where do you start?

Finance 2 Oct

A Class 387/1 under construction at Derby Litchurch Lane. RICHARD CLINNICK.

News

Rail investment channelled into UK economy boost

Government determined to ensure investment in the rail network benefits the UK economy - Maynard

11 Jul

Feature

Defining efficiency… and meeting the targets

Rail is under constant pressure to meet capacity, satisfaction & value for money. Is it possible to accurately measure rail’s performance? asks PHILIP HAIGH

Finance 1 Apr

Finance

How far will money for trams go?

Christian Wolmar: Budget lets down transport - and railways in particular

Budget funding for West Midlands Metro extension after project scaled back

Comment: The Budget announcements hid a lack of ambition for rail by Labour

How to grow off-peak leisure travel by rail

Irish Rail reports strong growth in 2023

Delay Repay claims increase

The role of private finance

Getting rail funding back on track

How the rail industry must get better at project budgeting

The problem with private investment

Setting Regional Budgets for Rail Investment

Concerns raised over French state support for Eurostar

Rosewell: NIC prioritised links between close cities

Heaton-Harris: fare payers should make “fair contribution”

Funding package of up to £1.8 billion agreed for TfL

Extracting value from new approaches

Open for Business: Opportunities for third parties to fund, finance or deliver improvements on Britain’s railways

Rail investment channelled into UK economy boost

Defining efficiency… and meeting the targets

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

Finance

How far will money for trams go?

Christian Wolmar: Budget lets down transport - and railways in particular

Budget funding for West Midlands Metro extension after project scaled back

Comment: The Budget announcements hid a lack of ambition for rail by Labour

How to grow off-peak leisure travel by rail

Irish Rail reports strong growth in 2023

Delay Repay claims increase

The role of private finance

Getting rail funding back on track

How the rail industry must get better at project budgeting

The problem with private investment

Setting Regional Budgets for Rail Investment

Concerns raised over French state support for Eurostar

Rosewell: NIC prioritised links between close cities

Heaton-Harris: fare payers should make “fair contribution”

Funding package of up to £1.8 billion agreed for TfL

Extracting value from new approaches

Open for Business: Opportunities for third parties to fund, finance or deliver improvements on Britain’s railways

Rail investment channelled into UK economy boost

Defining efficiency… and meeting the targets

Most read

No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected