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Ban on rail operator not my choice, says Grayling [subscription]

Chris Grayling, the transport secretary, appears to have washed his hands of responsibility for the banning of Stagecoach and Virgin from the railways amid an escalating row over pensions.

Rail passengers ‘missing out’ on £100m in compensation every year

Rail passengers are missing out on up to £100m a year in compensation, a transport watchdog has found, as it called on consumers to claim whenever they can to send a message to train operators to improve.

Medway council leader fears Boris Johnson could revive estuary airport idea

The leader of Medway council has expressed fears that Boris Johnson could revive his controversial plan for an estuary airport - despite assurances to MPs that the idea has been shelved.

Derby rail design and engineering consultancy bought by Swedish-owned firm

A Derby rail design and engineering consultancy has been taken over by a Swedish-owned company. Dg8 Design and Engineering, based at The College Business Centre, in Uttoxeter New Road, has been bought by Icomera UK, a subsidiary of Gothenburg-based Icomera AB, for an undisclosed sum.