The UK Labour government has revealed plans to bring South Western Railway (SWR) into public ownership this May, marking the first railway nationalisation under Sir Keir Starmer’s administration. The move
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Accounts show that the rolling stock company Porterbrook distributed £80m to its overseas shareholders, mainly, last year. This has fueled calls for Britain to nationalise its trains. In 2023, the
Accounts show that the rolling stock company Porterbrook distributed £80m to its overseas shareholders, primarily, last year. This has fueled calls for Britain to nationalise trains. In 2023, the firm’s
People with knowledge of UK government plans say that the UK will not terminate the contract of troubled intercity railway operator Avanti West Coast. In the past year, leaders in
French train manufacturer Alstom has finalised its 2 billion euro recapitalisation and asset disposal programme by selling its American rail signalling business for $690 million. This sale marks the culmination
The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea is causing a significant shift in the transport of goods between China and Europe, with an increasing number of freight companies turning to
The Scottish Government is facing criticism for its decision to reinstate peak rail fares across the country after a year-long pilot scheme aimed at encouraging reduced car usage and addressing
The Labour government will launch legislation as soon as possible to nationalise railways. Takeovers of UK’s largest operators are expected to occur within months. According to an analysis of data
FirstGroup the British transport operator applied for two additional “open access” services, outside of the main train operating contract. The government is trying to reduce fares and increase competition in
After a series of intense discussions with the Transport Secretary, Alstom secured a vital new order After a series of crisis talks, the largest train factory in Britain will be
