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HS2 workers watch as a bridge is wheeled into position over the M42 at the HS2 Interchange station site near Solihull as part of the HS2 building works.

How HS2 can help UK tackle climate change: Ralph Smyth

Rail passengers have heard all kinds of reasons for train delays over the years. (PA).

From the wrong type of snow to slippery rain - some of the train delay excuses

Overcrowding, poor value for money and dirty trains were among the issues raised by a poll of almost 7,000 travellers.

Yorkshire's new train company near bottom of satisfaction league

Taxpayers will pay price if intercity trains deal hits buffers

Firstgroup shares fall despite revenues boost after ScotRail deal hits buffers

Commuter rail franchise extended

The new Aventra range of trains with Crossrail livery

£1bn Crossrail deal supports 760 jobs

Economic weakness dents Go-Ahead

The patriot game

UK-based train manufacturer wins latest carriage contract

Technical calculations blamed for unjustified disparity in spending

Minister launches new bigger trains – and guess what? They’re late

Labour call for state spending to back UK industries

Union fears for thousands of railway jobs

Crossrail delays trains contract award to save cash

End of the line for Britain’s last train maker as 1,400 jobs face axe

Job losses expected at train firm

British rail-link trains look set to be built in Germany

Disappointment as massive Yorkshire trains upgrade is derailed