Despite progress in the safety of track maintenance works in British railways, near-miss incidents in 2022 suggest that “considerable risk still exists” for staff working on the railways.

The construction industry has reacted with dismay to the government’s announcement that the Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 will be delayed by two years due to rising costs.

Two 2,000t tunnelling machines digging the HS2 tunnel under the Chilterns have completed the first stage of works.

HS2 has unveiled an updated design for its new high-speed rail terminus in London.