Andy Lord tells FT he has asked UK chancellor for long-term funding to stop network from falling into disrepair

Airport expansion central to chancellor’s plans to boost UK’s weak economic growth

Speeds along bridges and tunnels to Manhattan are sharply up and roads are much less clogged

A paper presented to the project’s board has flagged how the price tag could increase by a further £9bn

UK government plans to bring all lines under public control under ‘Great British Railways’ brand

Move will trigger a wave of state takeovers in the struggling, cash-strapped sector

Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is among challengers seeking to offer new rail service between UK and European mainland

Japanese subway operator is part of consortium that will take over from Hong Kong’s MTR