Rail

Plans for 200mph rail lines centred on new Heathrow hub seen as green " sweetener" for third runway

As the railways demonstrated, a single technology can change entire countries - so why don't we pay more attention to the environmental impact of new technologies?

Conservatives claim they would attempt to overturn any government approval for new runways at Heathrow and Stansted

As they gather this week in Birmingham, the Tories look set to revive their "vote Blue, go Green" message, and the government seems at a loss on how to respond

Conservatives pledge to scrap plans for a Heathrow third runway in favour of a £20bn high-speed rail link between London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester

Transport committee claims failure to adopt plans for a high-speed rail network could lead to "years of avoidable misery and overcrowding"

Increased investment and streamlined regulations aim to make it easier for firms to cut emissions by moving goods by rail

Network Rail outlines ambitions for five new lines in face of booming passenger numbers