tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-19T14:02:45+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-ends-era-of-neglect-on-hs2-with-thorough-reset 2026-05-19T14:02:45+01:00 Transport Secretary ends 'era of neglect' on HS2 with thorough reset Transport Secretary sets out new HS2 costs and timelines after a full review, taking control of the project to cut waste, speed up delivery and save billions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-reset 2026-05-19T14:01:39+01:00 HS2 reset A statement by the Secretary of State for Transport on resetting HS2, including measures to improve delivery, reduce costs and speed up completion. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-may-2026 2026-05-19T13:39:13+01:00 HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: May 2026 Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, governance, benefits, community impacts, land and property. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/hs2-cancellation-cost-advice 2026-05-19T13:29:24+01:00 HS2 cancellation cost advice HS2 Ltd Accounting Officer review of estimated costs of cancellation and remediation of HS2. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multimillion-pound-competition-drives-cutting-edge-innovation-in-rail-industry 2026-05-11T09:00:00+01:00 Multimillion-pound competition drives cutting-edge innovation in rail industry Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-stop-cambridge-south-new-stations-opening-date-revealed 2026-05-11T00:01:01+01:00 Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/report-052026-pedestrian-struck-by-a-train-at-pewsey-footpath-crossing 2026-05-07T09:59:15+01:00 Report 05/2026: Pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing RAIB has today released its report into a pedestrian struck by a train at Pewsey footpath crossing, Pewsey, Wiltshire, 26 February 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tram-derailment-at-piccadilly-tram-stop 2026-04-20T10:02:20+01:00 Tram derailment at Piccadilly tram stop Investigation into the derailment of a tram at Piccadilly tram stop, Manchester, 5 April 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/road-vehicle-incursion-at-york-street-belfast 2026-04-15T14:02:00+01:00 Road vehicle incursion at York Street, Belfast Investigation into a near miss between a train and a heavy goods vehicle near York Street, Belfast, 20 March 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/east-west-rails-plans-for-the-oxford-to-cambridge-growth-corridor 2026-04-14T10:39:03+01:00 East West Rail's plans for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Submit your views on East West Rail's (EWR) plans for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor by 9 June 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/report-042026-derailment-at-denbigh-hall-south-junction 2026-04-13T09:59:00+01:00 Report 04/2026: Derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction RAIB has today released its report into a derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction, near Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, 26 June 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/near-miss-with-a-track-worker-at-harpenden 2026-04-01T10:00:00+01:00 Near miss with a track worker at Harpenden Investigation into a near miss between a passenger train and a track worker at Harpenden, Hertfordshire, 7 March 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/track-worker-struck-by-a-train-between-radlett-junction-and-elstree-borehamwood 2026-03-31T11:00:09+01:00 Track worker struck by a train between Radlett Junction and Elstree & Borehamwood Investigation into a trackworker struck by a train between Radlett Junction and Elstree & Borehamwood station, Hertfordshire, 15 March 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-journeys-ahead-governments-agree-framework-for-scotlands-rail-network-ahead-of-the-creation-of-great-british-railways 2026-03-25T16:53:56+00:00 Better journeys ahead: governments agree framework for Scotland’s rail network ahead of the creation of Great British Railways New framework strengthens Scotland’s rail decision‑making, protecting devolved powers and delivering clearer, more reliable services for passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-journeys-ahead-agreement-secured-to-benefit-welsh-passengers-under-great-british-railways 2026-03-25T16:39:00+00:00 Better journeys ahead: agreement secured to benefit Welsh passengers under Great British Railways New UK–Welsh rail agreement gives Wales a bigger say in services, working together to deliver better and more reliable journeys and with a commitment to providing bilingual customer information. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/rail-reform-in-the-wales-and-borders-area-publication-of-the-memorandum-of-understanding 2026-03-25T16:37:44+00:00 Rail reform in the Wales and borders area: publication of the memorandum of understanding Announces the publication of a new MoU with the Welsh Government and outlines how both governments will work together on rail reform. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/report-032026-two-track-workers-struck-by-a-wagon-being-propelled-by-a-rail-crane-at-port-glasgow 2026-03-24T10:01:00+00:00 Report 03/2026: Two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glasgow RAIB has today released its report into two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, 15 March 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-tasks-hs2-with-reducing-construction-time-and-cost-to-taxpayers 2026-03-23T16:21:00+00:00 Transport Secretary tasks HS2 with reducing construction time and cost to taxpayers The government is exploring options to cut HS2 costs, reduce delays and deliver the benefits of increased rail capacity and faster journeys earlier. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-march-2026 2026-03-23T16:20:15+00:00 HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: March 2026 Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, delivery progress, community impacts, land and property. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dfto-takes-next-steps-towards-great-british-railways 2026-03-20T12:00:00+00:00 DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter join the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board, helping to set up Great British Railways (GBR).