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Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail have today published the findings of the Crossrail 2 non-statutory public consultation, which shows overwhelming support for the proposed new rail link between south west and north east London.

Network Rail is inviting young people from across the Thames Valley area to its delivery unit in Reading this weekend to experience life as a railway apprentice and meet the people and high-tech kit involved in keeping Britain’s rail network running.

Network Rail is inviting young people from across the Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions to its delivery unit in Didcot to experience life as a railway apprentice and meet the people and high-tech kit involved in keeping Britain’s rail network running.

The construction of a new 2km viaduct in Reading has reached a key milestone after the first pre-cast concrete beams, which will form the base that trains will run on, were lifted into place.

Residents are being invited to find out more about the improvements being made to the railway around Stafford as the next stage of preparatory work begins at Norton Bridge.

Punctuality on the railways reached 86.2% during Period 8, according to monthly performance data released today by Network Rail. The data for Britain's train services covers the period from 13 October to 9 November 2013. This compares to 88.9% for the same period last year. The moving annual average is now at 90.5%

As part of its efforts to increase the transparency of its operations, Network Rail yesterday held the first meeting of its Transparency Challenge Panel. The panel, which will meet twice a year, includes members of the rail industry, other business leaders, experts in transparency and a journalist.

Figures released today show record levels of investment have been made across the south and south west of England as part of the ongoing work to provide a better railway in Britain.