South East 'needs new rail body'
News Article 15 February 2005
An influential think tank has said train services across South East England would be improved by creating an integrated regional rail authority.
Rail use prompts spending concerns
Press Review 15 February 2005
The Department for Transport is struggling under Treasury pressure to rein in spending on the railways, according to the FT.
Ministers blocked rail closure report
Press Review 10 February 2005
Documents obtained by the Financial Times under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that ministers suppressed a report from the Strategic Rail Authority which said that a quarter of the rail network would have to close to meet the government's rail budget
New high speed train line mooted
Press Review 4 February 2005
The government is considering constructing a new high speed railway line from London to Edinburgh.
Scottish Executive takes control of rail spending
News Article 18 January 2005
The government has announced it is to hand over control of £325 million in rail spending to the Scottish executive.
Tube strike provokes fury
News Article 23 December 2004
The chairman of the
