Topic: UK Government

Artists impression of an HS2 train at a platform v1

HS2 cut back everywhere, except in the price tag

The head of HS2, Sir Jonathan Thompson, has appeared before the UK Parliament Transport Select Committee. He was called to give a briefing on the progress of the project. Sir Jon was candid about the...Read more

12-01-2024|3 comments|author: Simon Walton

CGI of an HS2 train in the open country - looking up from track level

HS2 serves Wales from a distance says UK government

A damning examination in the regional press has slammed the UK government for claiming that Wales will be served by HS2. Welsh citizens are unimpressed because the nearest the high speed railway project will reach...Read more

15-08-2023|7 comments|author: Simon Walton

One UK dispute solved – eight more break out

A long-standing dispute in Scotland, between the publicly owned ScotRail and the trades union ASLEF, which represents drivers, has been resolved. On the same day, however, eight more operators – all in England – fell...Read more

13-07-2022|Comment|author: Simon Walton

‘UK-Australia trade deal big opportunity for rail’

Rail industry sources have reacted positively to the abolition of export tariffs between the UK and Australia. The word from Westminster is that there is opportunity for a potential export boom for operators, suppliers and...Read more

07-09-2021|1 comment|author: Simon Walton

Topic: UK Government

HS2 cut back everywhere, except in the price tag

HS2 serves Wales from a distance says UK government

One UK dispute solved – eight more break out

‘UK-Australia trade deal big opportunity for rail’

‘UK-Australia trade deal big opportunity for rail’