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August 25, 2022 | Policy

Britain shares rail expertise with Israel

Crossrail International providing advice on Tel Aviv network.

February 25, 2022 | Financial

Funding package agreed for Transport for London

TfL must achieve up to £400m of additional revenue or cost savings in 2022-23.

February 21, 2022 | Policy

More short-term funding for Transport for London

British government provides a fourth funding extension for TfL while talks over a long-term solution drag on.

January 24, 2022 | Infrastructure

British government deposits HS2 Bill for Crewe - Manchester section

This is the next stage for the third phase of Britain’s north-south high-speed line.

December 13, 2021 | Financial

Transport for London funding extended as long-term discussions continue

Talks continue between Transport for London and British government over financial support.

December 10, 2021 | Policy

British government launches call for evidence for railway reform

Stakeholders have until February 4 to provide views on how rail can contribute to five strategic objectives.

September 28, 2021 | Financial

British government takes over Southeastern following franchise breach

Decision follows an investigation which identifies over £25m of taxpayer money was not declared by SE.

September 3, 2021 | Analysis

Eurostar's journey through the pandemic

The pandemic has had a massive impact on Eurostar, perhaps more so than any other operator. Its very future has been called into question, while politicians seemed to wash their hands of the problem. As service levels begin to increase Richard Clinnick looks back over a turbulent 18 months for the operator.

June 24, 2021 | Infrastructure

Work underway on ‘superhub’ station in west London

Old Oak Common to be served by HS2, Crossrail and classic British rail network.

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