New 130m rail bridge completed ahead of major M6 installation next January

The steel structure for a new £60 million railway bridge that will carry West Coast Main Line services over the M6 has been completed,...

TfGM explores use of Denton rail line in plans to take Metrolink to Stockport

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is examining how the underused rail line through Denton could form part of a future Metrolink tram-train extension, in...

Alex Hynes appointed CEO of DFTO to lead next stage of rail reform

Alex Hynes has been named the new Chief Executive of Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO), taking over from Robin Gisby as the government...

Rail Safety Week 2026 confirmed for June 2026 as industry prepares for nationwide campaign

Rail Safety Week will return next year, running from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June 2026, as Rail Forum once again brings the industry...

Budget 2025: Rail Fares Frozen for First Time in 30 Years, Major Projects Backed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget delivered a mix of cost-of-living relief and infrastructure pledges with major implications for UK rail. For the first time...

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