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Faster train services for Yorkshire and North East as new plans announced

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January 14, 2026
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Major new Northern Powerhouse Rail plans have been launched, which should boost services across Yorkshire and the North East.

Brand new Manchester to Liverpool railway line announced

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January 14, 2026
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The UK Government has announced Northern Powerhouse plans, which include a new rail route between Manchester and Liverpool.

British rail freight ready to go net zero?

Simon Walton
December 12, 2025
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The UK Government has committed to achieving a net-zero economy by 2050. Two years ago, it set a target for rail freight growth of at…

Direct London to Germany train service makes major step forward

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December 4, 2025
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A major step forward has been made that could see direct trains from London to Germany. Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn have confirmed plans to bring…

Investment for Green Freeport in Scotland

Simon Walton
November 27, 2025
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Hidden away in the depths of the UK Budget (delivered on Wednesday, 26 November) was some good news for Scottish maritime and future energy interests.…

Barking euro-terminal plans abandoned in UK tax fears

Simon Walton
November 21, 2025
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Eurotunnel has confirmed it has frozen planned UK freight projects. The French owners have cried foul on what they describe as “unsustainable” British taxation. The…

Why is rail freight missing from UK’s industrial strategy?

Simon Walton
August 29, 2025
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©Rail is sidelined and rail freight is misunderstood, misaligned and missed out in a comprehensive study document produced by the UK Government. Once again, the…

Eurostar says UK can be at forefront of Europe’s high-speed rail expansion

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July 24, 2025
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Eurostar believes the UK can lead the next phase of Europe’s high-speed rail expansion provided the infrastructure and regulation align.

UK Government launches ports policy consultation

Simon Walton
July 16, 2025
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The UK Department for Transport has opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP).

South Wales rail excellence centre plans to deliver innovation projects

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July 2, 2025
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The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) in South Wales has revealed that groups involved in a rail innovation competition are developing projects that the Centre could deliver.