Italy: sabotage attempts during Winter Olympics
Suspected sabotage on northern Italy’s railway network caused major disruption as crowds gathered for the opening of the Winter Olympic Games. Authorities reported several coordinated incidents, including fires on rail infrastructure, severed electrical…
HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given
The UK government has confirmed that the HS2 high-speed rail project will be delayed beyond its 2033 target, with no revised opening date provided. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander described the project as an…
A step closer to rail nationalisation
The House of Commons has passed a motion to explore the potential for rail nationalisation, a significant victory for advocates of public ownership. It calls for reforms to address issues in the UK's…
Labour pledges to renationalise railways
Labour has announced plans to renationalise the railways within five years if elected, aiming for the 'biggest overhaul to our railways in a generation’. According to shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh, the transition…
Train line to be put back into public control
Rail services on the East Coast main line are being brought back under Government control, following the failure of the current franchise. Operators Stagecoach and Virgin Trains will hand over control from 24…
