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The Council of Ministers decided, on 14 May, that the new airport would be built at Campo de Tiro de Alcochete, while Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (AHD), in Lisbon would continue to operate and increase its capacity until the Aeroporto Luís de Camões is …
Important routes between Birmingham and north-west England will “remain poorly served” by rail because of the curtailment of HS2, Government advisers have warned.
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) said a “do nothing” scenario north of Handsa…
By Paul Clifton, BBC South transport correspondentThe ambition is to enable rail to compete better against lorries heading up the congested A34 and M3 to the giant distribution hubs in the Midlands. Previously those journeys were thought to be too shor…
Balfour Beatty[1] has continued its investment in rail plant by acquiring two Class 20 locomotives and four cutting-edge road rail excavators.
The Class 20 locomotives will provide drainage remediation services to critical areas of railway infrastructu…
Part of the original station was demolished to make way for the new Europa Hotel, which opened in 1971. The remaining parts of the station were then damaged by two separate bombings in 1972.Four years later, the station was closed with all rail service…
The Road, Rail, Air Freight Market Report 2024 holds significant value in providing a comprehensive understanding of the global economic landscape. In a world constantly influenced by various factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and regional conflict…
Hello and welcome to the April newsletter.
The last few months have been busy as we have progressed work protecting the interests of rail passengers and securing improvements across the consumer areas that we regulate.
Firstly, we reported[1] on an aud…
TXM Plant Ltd is entering administration. Teneo Financial Advisory Limited has been appointed as administrators of the group after the Wigan-based supplier of road-rail vehicles reportedly faced ‘challenges’ in recent months, with falling customer dema…
The policies are contained in a draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS), published by the Department for Transport (DfT) earlier this year.
In its report, the cross-party Committee urges ministers to redraft sections that w…
Thursday 18 Apr 2024
Vital bridge replacement means no trains on Liverpool Street – Chingford line for 16 consecutive days this summer
Region & Route:
Eastern: Anglia[1]
Trains will not be able to run for 16 straight days while Network Rail delivers a …