Euston station is “no longer in a fit condition” according to the minister responsible for the railways, Lord Hendy.
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Council wins legal challenge over £2.7bn Birmingham roads contract
Birmingham City Council has won a judicial review of the government’s decision to reject its new roads maintenance contract plans.
RIA releases strategy for achieving a net zero UK rail network by 2050
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has revealed its blueprint for achieving a net zero railway in the UK by 2050, which aims to maximise current government infrastructure plans.
DfT launches consultation on transport climate adaptation strategy
The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking views on its climate adaptation strategy in the lead-up to the fourth National Adaptation Programme, due to come into force in 2029.
Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in March 2024
As we head into spring, a number of the large engineering and construction firms are bolstering leadership positions to strengthen teams focusing on new trends.
Report on Crossrail lessons highlights importance of constant review of delivery model
The importance of constantly reviewing a major project’s delivery model has been highlighted as a key takeaway from the £19bn Crossrail project in a new independent report commissioned by government.
Fears bottleneck upgrade to Cambridgeshire’s railways won’t go ahead due to budget cuts
The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce fears the planned Ely and Haughley rail improvement schemes won’t go ahead following last week’s Spring Budget announcements.
DfT responds to Transport Committee’s scrutiny on revised road and rail National Policy Statement
The Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to the Transport Committee’s inquiry of the revised National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS) for building road, rail and freight networks.
Norfolk County Council mothballs £34M A47 roundabout revamp amid fears of “reputational damage”
Norfolk County Council has mothballed its proposed £34M revamp of the A47/A17 Pullover roundabout following changes to Department for Transport (DfT) traffic modelling.
Transport secretary backs new railway station for the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales
The government has announced it is backing the proposal to construct a new train station in St Athan, a village in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.