Category: Rail transport

BA boss warns costly aviation taxes and rail tickets are stunting UK growth

UK lagging behind rivals on tourism growth because of travel costs and lack of joined-up planning, says CEO Sean DoyleThe cost of travel to and around the UK is keeping millions of tourists away and slowing economic growth, the...

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HS2 bill could rise to £102bn with first trains delayed until 2039, government admits

Transport secretary says first official estimate in 2026 prices shows cost turbocharged by inflationBusiness live – latest updatesThe HS2 high-speed railway will now cost up to £102.7bn and trains will not start...

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Trainline says Middle East tensions hitting European rail bookings

Profits jump to £122m at ticketing retailer but it expects flat or declining revenues over the coming year Business live – latest updatesTrainline has said the US standoff with Iran is hitting its revenues, with rail...

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