tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-12-05T22:30:02+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-set-to-unleash-biggest-building-boom-in-half-a-century 2024-12-05T22:30:02+00:00 Ministers set to unleash biggest building boom in half a century »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp government has announced a pledge to decide on at least 150 major infrastructure projects and deliver 1.5 million homes in this Parliament tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/next-steps-for-east-west-rail 2024-11-14T15:10:44+00:00 Next steps for East West Rail East West Rail will kickstart economic growth and productivity and connect communities across the Oxford-Cambridge region. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/east-west-rail-to-boost-oxford-cambridge-region-by-billions 2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 East West Rail to boost Oxford-Cambridge region by billions Have your say on proposals for a new rail link between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/significant-government-investment-set-to-transform-transport-links-across-the-north 2024-11-07T13:00:00+00:00 Significant government investment set to transform transport links across the north »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Transpennine Route Upgrade and A57 link road upgrade will better connect people, communities and businesses across the region. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/chief-secretary-to-the-treasury-sets-vision-for-future-of-britains-infrastructure 2024-10-10T14:51:22+01:00 Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets vision for future of Britain's infrastructure In a speech at Skanska's national HQ, the Chief Secretary sets the Government's vision for the country's infrastructure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-body-to-get-a-grip-on-infrastructure-delays 2024-10-10T13:10:07+01:00 New body to “get a gripâ€� on infrastructure delays In speech at Skanska's national HQ, Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets out vision for the future of the country’s infrastructure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-opens-200-million-rail-manufacturing-factory-in-goole 2024-10-03T00:01:06+01:00 Transport Secretary opens £200 million rail manufacturing factory in Goole A new manufacturing plant will be home to hundreds of high-skilled jobs, delivering faster tube journeys and regional growth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sellafield-takes-delivery-of-first-fully-electric-train 2024-07-22T00:00:00+01:00 Sellafield takes delivery of first fully electric train Sellafield's rail team welcomed the latest addition to their fleet this month as the site took delivery of its first fully electric locomotive. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/siemens-announces-100m-investment-for-rd-facility-in-britain 2024-03-04T07:00:10+00:00 Siemens announces £100m investment for R&D facility in Britain Siemens Mobility to invest £100 million in a brand-new manufacturing and R&D centre in Chippenham. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/government-response-to-the-consultation-on-rail-reform-legislation-and-draft-rail-reform-bill 2024-02-20T13:12:04+00:00 Government response to the consultation on rail reform legislation and draft Rail Reform Bill Draft bill sets out blueprint for bringing track and train together under a new Great British Railways, leveraging private sector innovation to benefit customers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-set-out-blueprint-for-future-of-the-railways-through-draft-rail-reform-bill 2024-02-20T00:00:00+00:00 Ministers set out blueprint for future of the railways through draft Rail Reform Bill Draft bill sets out blueprint for bringing track and train together under a new Great British Railways, leveraging private sector innovation to benefit customers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-railway-station-backed-for-the-vale-of-glamorgan 2024-02-19T06:00:03+00:00 New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan Plans for a new station at St Athan will restore services to the area for the first time in 60 years and reconnect thousands to jobs, education and business opportunities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/250-million-government-funding-to-upgrade-londons-transport-system 2023-12-18T11:24:37+00:00 £250 million government funding to upgrade London’s transport system Ministers and Transport for London (TfL) agree £250 million in government funding to upgrade London’s transport system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/service-announcement-39-billion-boost-for-more-reliable-train-journeys-in-the-north 2023-12-04T00:01:05+00:00 Service announcement: £3.9 billion boost for more reliable train journeys in the North Passengers will benefit from a fully-electrified line, accessible stations and more frequent services.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hitachi-rail-to-sell-part-of-mainline-signalling-business-allowing-merger-to-proceed 2023-10-04T07:33:00+01:00 Hitachi Rail to sell part of mainline signalling business allowing merger to proceed Hitachi Rail’s offer to sell part of its mainline signalling business addresses the CMA’s competition concerns regarding the merger between two leading signalling suppliers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-bristol-railway-station-to-connect-communities-and-grow-the-economy 2023-07-31T06:00:03+01:00 New Bristol railway station to connect communities and grow the economy Multi-million-pound Portway Park and Ride station will provide easier access to jobs and businesses in Bristol and the South West. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/works-complete-on-vital-82-million-sea-wall-to-protect-coastal-dawlish-rail-route 2023-07-03T06:00:01+01:00 Works complete on vital £82 million sea wall to protect coastal Dawlish rail route Passengers in South West England will benefit from a new station and more reliable train journeys that will boost local and regional connections. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/work-begins-on-cambridges-new-rail-station 2023-06-05T07:56:11+01:00 Work begins on Cambridge’s new rail station New train station to boost jobs and homes in the area and bring together world-leading academics at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/72-million-boost-for-train-services-in-manchester-and-the-north 2023-05-25T00:15:05+01:00 £72 million boost for train services in Manchester and the north This package will improve the passenger experience by having more reliable trains and fewer delays. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/derby-named-as-home-of-great-british-railways-hq 2023-03-21T10:45:37+00:00 Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ Derby has been selected to become the home of Great British Railways, delivering high-skilled jobs to the region.