Lord Peter Hendy

99001 at GBRf's Peterborough Depot on July 17

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"A new benchmark of performance": Dual-mode Class 99 launched by GBRf

GB Railfreight (GBRf) unveiled its new fleet of Class 99 locomotives at its Peterborough headquarters on July 18.

GB Railfreight 18 Jul

c2c Managing Director Rob Mullen with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT.

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c2c managers to be "allowed to get on" after nationalisation

Trenitalia-owned operator is taken over the DfT Operator Ltd this weekend.

c2c 18 Jul

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"We can't do everything": Lord Hendy defends rail pipeline decisions

Rail minister Lord Hendy and Director General for Rail Services at the Department for Transport Alex Hynes came under fire for the Government’s decision to pause several rail projects in last weeks Rail Enhancements Project Pipeline announcement.

Lord Peter Hendy 16 Jul

Great Western Railway 43098 is seen at the rear of the 1039 Penzance-Exeter St Davids at Sprey Point between Teignmouth and Parsons Tunnel on May 31 2025. DAVID HUNT.

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South Devon cliff monitoring "will shape landslip solution" - Lord Hendy

Rail Minister says work will continue to work out the appropriate solution after Phase 5 of resilience project is paused.

Dawlish Sea Wall 16 Jul

EMR's refurbished 170501 stands at Derby station. EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

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Rail industry bodies criticise government over MML electrification pause

Rail Forum and Railway Industry Association have jointly criticised the government’s decision to pause the Midland Main Line electrification scheme.

Electrification 14 Jul

HS2’s Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire is the first deep tunnel on the high-speed route to complete its civil engineering phase. More of HS2 runs through tunnels to satisfy objectors. HS2 LTD.

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HS2 construction up to three years behind schedule, MPs told

HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild tells Transport Select Committee about some of the problems facing the project.

HS2 10 Jul

Oxford Botley Road bridge works -Network Rail

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Compensation to be paid to Botley Road businesses

Network Rail will pay up to £850,000 to compensate businesses disrupted by the prolonged closure of the main road next to Oxford station.

Network Rail 16 Jun

The scene on Botley Road, Oxford, in July 2024. NETWORK RAIL.

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Lord Hendy and Network Rail CEO to provide Botley Road update for Oxford locals

Lord Hendy and Sir Andrew Haines will return to Oxford to speak to locals angered by the three-year project to replace a bridge.

Oxford 12 Jun

South Western's 701046 at London Waterloo before the first nationalised service to Shepperton on May 25. DFTO.

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Lord Hendy outlines work to do to improve renationalised South Western operation

South Western Railway became the first of ten operators to be nationalised as part of Labour's rail reform plans.

South Western Railway 29 May

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DfT denies suggestions it could override open access approvals

Newspaper report had suggested Transport Secretary could reverse decisions deemed to be “at the expense of the taxpayer”.

Open access 27 May

Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, and new HS2 CEO Mark Wild at Old Oak Common East box where the Euston TBMs are being prepared. HS2 LTD

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Rail Minister outlines support for HS2 CEO as he carries out 'reset'

Lord Hendy said the government was "looking" at Mark Wild to get HS2 "back on track".

HS2 21 May

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Rail Live 2025: the speakers confirmed for the UK's largest rail exhibition

Speakers including Lord Hendy and Sir Andrew Haines are set to speak at this year's Rail Live.

Rail Live 9 May

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Freight paths exist on East West Rail, Rail Minister confirms

Lord Hendy responds to question asking about pathing for freight on the route

East West Rail 23 Apr

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"Credible rail package" put forward for government's Spending Review, says Rail Minister

Government departments are widely expected to face budget cuts from June.

Department for Transport 11 Apr

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Lord Hendy responds to MPs over rail reform consultation after they ask for clarity

Transport Select Committee had asked Rail Minister for clarity on part of the consultation.

Lord Peter Hendy 9 Apr

Freightliner 66620 passes Stonehouse on July 16. JACK BOSKETT.

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Lord Hendy: freight "will continue to have a role" in reformed railway

Rail Minister makes comments at Rail Partners' parliamentary reception for rail freight.

Rail freight 19 Mar

Freightliner 70011 negotiates Eastleigh station with the 0641 Crewe Basford Hall to Southampton Maritime on April 30, as GB Railfreight 66728 Institution of Railway Operators works the 1147 Southampton Western Docks to East Midlands Gateway. The two companies hold the biggest share of UK freight operations, with intermodal a growth area. MARK PIKE.

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GBR: MPs ask Lord Hendy for clarity on key point in rail reform consultation

Transport Select Committee asks Rail Minister to confirm issue in rail reform document.

Great British Railways 14 Mar

Around 100 protestors greet Rail Minister Lord Hendy in his visit to Oxford's Botley Road on January 24. JONO EDEN.

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Rail minister and Network Rail CEO visit Oxford to apologise over three-and-a-half-year bridge closure

Angry residents greeted the pair as Network Rail confirmed road closed in April 2023 will be shut until August 2026

Network Rail 7 Feb

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New Oxford Botley Road completion date given after “shambolic delays”

Network Rail has produced a new timeline for the reopening of Botley Road in Oxford complex works on the railway bridge have shut the road for nearly two years. The bridge is now estimated to open in August 2026 – Just over three years since the first closure.

Network Rail 24 Jan