RMT condemns government moves to put unpaid workers in ‘safety critical role’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Rail unions have threatened to strike over government plans… »
Waterloo and City line will stop running, up to 40 other stations will shut down, and overnight tube services will be suspended Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus… »
Yvonne Booth’s body recovered after police search, while 230 flood alerts remain in UK The body of a woman who was swept into flood water in the West Midlands has… »
PM brushes off Tory objections and says work on laying track could begin in April Boris Johnson has staked his political reputation on delivering a “new anatomy of British transport”… »
Government backs high-speed rail line despite spiralling costs that could top £100bn All the day’s politics news – live Boris Johnson’s cabinet has given its approval for the whole of… »
PM poised to approve controversial rail project as he unveils funding boost for depleted services Boris Johnson is poised to give the formal go-ahead to the HS2 project on Tuesday,… »
Northern English towns inundated again as transport systems struggle to cope Hurricane-force winds and flooding have caused severe disruption across much of Britain, including damage to hundreds of properties and… »
High levels of sickness blamed for disruption affecting Lancashire, Liverpool and Manchester Rail passengers faced chaos on Christmas Eve due to Northern’s cancellations and delays, which the franchise blamed on… »
Persistent downpours cause transport disruption with weekend washout forecast Heavy rain and flooding have caused severe disruption in parts of southern England, forcing one rail operator to advise against travelling… »
All the latest news and reaction as the first of a month-long series of strikes hitting southern England begins Rail commuters bemoan crowding as month of strikes begins All you… »
Parliament told first phase from London to Birmingham could be pushed back to 2031 Completion of the first phase of HS2, between London Euston and Birmingham, could be delayed by… »
Government needs clear evidence before going ahead, says transport secretary The future of the HS2 high-speed rail project has been thrown into doubt after the government launched a “go or… »
TUC says cost of train travel has increased by twice as much as wages over past decade Campaigners and unions have warned that ever higher train fares risk driving passengers… »
Train passengers stuck after tracks submerged and 60mph winds uproot trees, blocking lines Rail passengers have endured a second day of disruption, this time caused by severe winds and flooding… »
Energy watchdog Ofgem warns it could take ‘enforcement action’ over the outage Large parts of England and Wales were left without electricity following a major power cut that had a… »
The prime minister announced plans for a high-speed link between Leeds and Manchester Boris Johnson has come under fire over his plans to fund a new high-speed rail route between… »
From nationwide full-fibre broadband to 20,000 extra police officers, here’s what 10 of his plans might cost Taxes will be cut and public spending increased if Boris Johnson makes good… »
Transformation fund would aim to improve regional infrastructure including railways A Labour government would “break up” the Treasury and create a new devolved unit in the north of England, the… »
Thinktank says London would benefit most and money should go to less wealthy areas instead The government’s planned HS2 high-speed rail project will make the UK even more divided and… »
Pollution in tube stations 30 times higher than beside busy roads in capital, experts say Fresh concerns over air quality on the London Underground have been raised after researchers found… »
Police say victim not thought to have known his attacker as detectives launch murder hunt A murderer is on the run in Surrey following the fatal stabbing of a train… »
Ministers are reportedly about to admit London rail project needs further extra funding Crossrail could swallow up another £1bn in funding and be delayed beyond 2019, ministers are expected to… »
Morgan, who Chris Grayling described as ‘world class’, set to go after four months in job The chairman of HS2 is facing the sack less than five months after his… »
Each firm can claim up to £100,000 from food and environment ministry for losses due to trade deal Seafood exporters hit by Brexit red tape and delays will be able… »
Latest updates: percentage of people testing positive for Covid-19 remained high but decreased slightly in week ending 16 January Data shows slight fall in people testing positive in England Foreign… »
