26 railway projects to receive £5m funding Posted on September 3, 2025 by Guest authors The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed that it is funding the launch of twenty-six “cutting-edge projects aimed at improving passenger experience on the railway”.
Department for Transport Midlands Midlands Connect Midlands Rail Hub Network Network Rail Rail News West Midlands Rail Executive Midlands Connect Secure Government Funding Guest authors July 8, 2025 0 A new rail improvement scheme, which will benefit 7 million people, has been given the go-ahead.
Carbon Department for Transport Derby Derbyshire Manchester Network Network Rail Peak District Rail News Feasibility Study submitted to reopen Derbyshire railway line Guest authors April 21, 2026 0 A feasibility study into the proposed reopening of the Peaks and Dales Line has been submitted for review to the Department for Transport (DfT).
Clacton-on-Sea Class 720 Class 745 Department for Transport Essex Greater Anglia Infrastructure Network Rail News New Greater Anglia wheel lathe facility proceeding on schedule Guest authors February 21, 2026 0 Construction of a wheel lathe for Greater Anglia at Clacton-on-Sea is progressing well and should be ready to open as planned this summer.