Railways
New homes to be built on disused railway land as Labour tries to keep housing target on track
New homes to be built on disused railway land as Labour tries to keep housing target on track
The government will set up a new company called Platform4 to build homes on surplus railway land and reinvest the profits back into Britain’s railways
Divisive Tory MP turned TV star Michael Portillo: ‘We’ll still have railways in 200 years’ time’
Divisive Tory MP turned TV star Michael Portillo: ‘We’ll still have railways in 200 years’ time’
The former Tory MP levels with Big Issue on railways, politics, global unrest – and garish wardrobes
Fury as train operators cut railcard discount despite sky-high ticket prices: ‘It’s demoralising’
Fury as train operators cut railcard discount despite sky-high ticket prices: ‘It’s demoralising’
The reduction comes despite the UK having some of the most expensive rail fares in Europe