Secretary of State

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HS2 working with suppliers to keep costs under control

HS2 Phase 1 remains within its overall budget of £44.6 billion, including a contingency reserve, but concerns continue at the steady increase in cost.

10 Nov

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Shapps supports Beeching axe reversals

Secretary of State supports reopening of many routes closed in the Beeching cuts

29 Oct

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Sir Terry Morgan appointed HS2 Ltd Chairman

Sir Terry Morgan to replace Sir David Higgins as HS2 Ltd Chairman next month

13 Jul

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The search begins for manufacturer of HS2 trains

Up to 60 trains to be built in deal worth £2.75bn

20 Jan

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Adonis nominated to chair Crossrail 2

Andrew Adonis has been nominated to fulfil the role of chairing Crossrail 2.

26 May

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Bombardier opens £12m testing facility in Derby

Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin opened a new £12 million Testing and Commissioning facility at Derby Litchurch Lane site on May 13.

17 May

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Progress made on new £50 million station

Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin inspected work at the new £50 million Cambridge North station, ahead of its expected opening in May 2017.

17 May

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RAIL 800: Patrick McLoughlin

Industry 'movers & shakers' toast RAIL's success in RAIL 800, on sale today

11 May

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ORR to be “fundamentally reviewed”

DfT responds to Dame Colette Bowe’s report into CP5 enhancements planning

26 Nov

Feature

Commons continuity will serve railway well

PAUL PRENTICE looks at what the post-General Election political landscape has in store for the rail industr

Policy 29 Jun

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McLoughlin and Perry stay on at Department for Transport

Little change at DfT among round of post-election ministerial appointments,

18 May

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Patrick McLoughlin’s TransPennine Express announcement

Secretary of State for Transport makes official announcement regarding Direct Award for TPE

23 Mar

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McLoughlin backs GEML Taskforce recommendations

The Great Eastern Main Line Taskforce’s key recommendations will be supported by Government Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin has announced.

4 Dec