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Unexpected mix of soil conditions, miscalculated land values and poor governance are all to blame
Prime minister to hand over control of railways and create new economic growth body
Paris commuters stranded as French president pushes for overhaul of 42 pension schemes
Online booking group’s June IPO was second-largest in London this year
Schemes would upgrade existing lines rather than building new ones
Companies say they will put a political premium on to price of contracts
Cost of high-speed rail project will rise to as much as £88bn
Rail project set to cost £22bn more than planned, transport secretary admits
Sector expertise and performance standards of private equity group have been criticised
Train travel in the UK now combines the worst features of capitalism and socialism
Appointment of David Martin at UK rail operator hailed as ‘much-needed change’
Two-phase deal balances risk and reward between government and operator
RPI inflation formula attacked for producing higher ticket prices
Decision on Virgin’s replacement comes ahead of review of franchise system
All about etiquette and bad manners on the train
Failure at two generators caused travel chaos and cut off a million homes and businesses
National Grid says problems have hit two power generators
Industry body makes about-turn after outcry from politicians and experts
Five Star fails to halt Alpine high-speed project favoured by League partners
Move is strong signal that system is set for overhaul after timetable chaos last year
UK prime minister says the cost of the project will ‘probably be north of £100bn’
It is great that the PM has promised the north a high-speed link but that will not be enough
New prime minister seeks to build support ahead of a possible general election
Trans-Alpine link between Turin and Lyon has been source of tension in ruling coalition
