Train firms urged to compensate delayed passengers
Press Review 28 July 2004
Train passengers should receive special compensation for delays caused by breakdowns of new trains, a report from MPs said yesterday.
DfT urged to get tough with train companies
News Article 27 July 2004
A powerful committee of MPs has called on the government to gain a tighter grip on how taxpayers' money is spent on the railways.
Rail subsidies exposed
Press Review 22 July 2004
The subsidy paid to Britain’s 25 train companies has hit the highest level since privatisation.
Crossrail threatened by funding problems
Press Review 21 July 2004
"Fundamental affordability concerns" need to be resolved before Crossrail can proceed, according to a study commissioned by the government.
Darling unveils road and rail plans
News Article 20 July 2004
Alistair Darling has backed the Crossrail scheme in London and moves towards road pricing for motorists.
Ministers poised to back Crossrail
Press Review 19 July 2004
The government will tomorrow give the green light for plans to construct Crossrail, the £10 billion railway link between East and West London in time for the 2012 Olympics.
Darling sets out rail reform
Press Review 16 July 2004
The transport secretary has outlined plans to scrap the Strategic Rail Authority and devolve more power over the railways to the regions.
Forum Brief: Railways white paper
Policy Consultation 15 July 2004
Comment from the Department of Transport, the Conservative Party, the Liberal Democrats, the GMB , Leonard Cheshire and the Construction Products Association
Darling announces railway overhaul
News Article 15 July 2004
The transport secretary has outlined plans to scrap the Strategic Rail Authority and devolve more power over the railways to the regions.
Darling revamps railways - again
Press Review 15 July 2004
Ministers have abandoned their target for expanding the railways.
Mayor gives £2.7bn Crossrail bill to business
Press Review 14 July 2004
Ahead of an expected decision on the project from transport secretary Alistair Darling next week, London mayor Ken Livingstone has asked businesses in the Capital to put £2.7 billion into the proposed East-West Crossrail link.
Transport problems prompt budget increases
News Article 12 July 2004
The government has unveiled extra funding for Britain's transport infrastructure as it seeks to address the problems of overcrowded roads and railways.
Overhaul urged for rail watchdogs
News Article 4 July 2004
A former government transport advisor has called for the role of the rail industry's watchdogs to be radically overhauled.
Kelvin Hopkins: The case for renationalising the railways
Topical Comment 1 July 2004
Peter Pike: The trouble with the 10 year transport plan
Topical Comment 1 July 2004
