The opening of the Elizabeth line’s new Old Oak Common depot has been marred by cost concerns over the £15bn project.
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Private partner wanted for £900M Heathrow rail link
The government is looking for private sector interest in a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement to deliver part of a £700M to £900M rail link to London’s Heathrow Airport
CPO begins for North East regeneration
A massive North East regeneration project has taken a leap forward with the start of compulsory purchase order proceedings.
Balfour Beatty bags £50M Network Rail contract
Balfour Beatty has won a £50M reactive building and civils contract from Network Rail.
Design innovation sought for £286M Birmingham station job
Design innovations are now being sought to bring plans for a £286M transformation of Birmingham International Station to reality.
Rail spend in north to ‘overtake the south’
Spending on rail infrastructure in the north is set to overtake the south in the next three years according to rail minister Jo Johnson.
Network Rail considers 24-hour service
Network Rail is investigating how to introduce 24-hour main line services.
Bristol guided busway suffers embarrassing setback
One of Bristol’s three guided busway projects has been delayed after it was discovered some vehicles do not fit the guideway rails.
Acciona launches ‘Invest in the planet’ campaign
Carbon-neutral Spanish contractor Acciona is urging major investors to make environmentally responsible investment decisions.
Ramboll acquires UK rail signalling firm
Ramboll has acquired UK rail signalling specialist DEG Signal.