Railways

DfT's Rail Group was set up in summer 2005 following the Railways Act 2005 which gained Royal Assent on 7 April 2005. The Group combines the Department's overarching strategic and financial responsibilities for the railways with many of the functions formerly carried out by the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA).

Here you will also be able to find documents previously published on the SRA website, incorporated into the appropriate sections below.

About the DfT Rail Group

Responsibilities and contact details for the new DfT Rail Group.

Projects and infrastructure

Information on current projects such as Crossrail, Intercity Express Programme (IEP), West Coast route modernisation and the Thameslink box, with links to organisations involved.

Passenger services

This section includes specification, consultation and performance information on each franchise and includes information on stations, rolling stock and fares.