Andy Burnham’s HS2 Revival Plan for Birmingham-Manchester Link Gains Political Support Wednesday, June 17, 2026 hs2 birmingham manchester railways infrastructure andyburnham northernpowerhouse transport economy funding Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has reignited the conversation around the HS2 high-speed rail project by pledging to revive the northern leg connecting Birmingham and Manchester, an initiative welcomed by former … Read More
New train ticket refund rules from April 1 to tackle fare dodging Tuesday, March 3, 2026 train refunds faredodging railfare railways publicownership transport commuters policy fairtravel Starting April 1, new train ticket refund rules will come into effect, designed to reduce fare dodging and protect crucial railway revenue. Under the updated policy, passengers will no longer be able to claim refunds on … Read More