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Research by state-owned body in charge of project runs counter to MPs’ criticism that line is poor value for money
Hated by passengers, sidestepped by government. But not everyone has given up on the West Coast Main Line
Shift comes after Govia Thameslink failed on most measures in first year of its contract
Public accounts committee says neither managers nor government are able to explain project’s benefits
Officials to tackle drop in passenger capacity after Rishi Sunak revised rail link plans
The longest stoppage in Deutsche Bahn’s history could cost the economy up to €1bn, warn business chiefs
Record tenth winter storm on its way as workers clean up damage caused by high winds and rain brought by Isha
Industrial action remains set to go ahead next week but Aslef union cancels plan for subsequent stoppages at LNER
Airlines work to restore schedules after flights were diverted to other airports
Legislation triggers extra walkouts in February by rail workers on LNER line from London to Edinburgh
Aslef union calls on ministers to make ‘realistic’ offer to end long-running pay dispute
Three-day walkout follows ‘week of action’ from farmers blocking motorways and cities
Project chair Sir Jon Thompson tells MPs there are no guarantees price of London to Birmingham line will not rise again
TfL warns passengers to expect some disruption on Monday despite week of action being cancelled
Cross-channel train operator offered a ‘very small percentage’ of fares at £39, says advertising regulator
Many passengers remain stranded despite trains running again
Government asks rail companies to find further savings following pandemic hit to revenue and U-turn on ticket offices
Without intervention cost of many train tickets would have risen by 9%
West Coast mainline hit by storm while strike at Channel Tunnel forces Eurostar to cancel services
Government draws ire of northern mayors after redirecting £235mn for road surfacing in the capital
Authorities close two crossings that account for 36% of rail traffic on southern border to redeploy personnel
Central government grant is half the amount sought by TfL to finance much-needed upgrades
Populist president’s signature project has been criticised for environmental damage and soaring costs
Threat of competition has hung over group since government pledged to simplify fares in 2021
Jürgen Maier to oversee report on UK railway and transport infrastructure delivery ahead of general election
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