More than 150 jobs were axed today after a rail repairs and refurbishment company went into administration, with hundreds more workers facing redundancy, unions said.

Pop music producer Pete Waterman is a surprise inclusion on a new taskforce set up to maximise the economic benefits of the High Speed Two (HS2) rail project.

Body recovered from drivers cabin amid wreckage at Granges-près-Marnand

Forecasters predict we will enjoy another bout of scorching weather by the end of the week

The train driver suspected of causing Spain's worst rail disaster for decades has been freed on jail after admitting to recklessness, it has been reported locally.

Francisco Jose Garzon last year posted a picture on his Facebook page of train's speedometer registering 200kph

Transportation safety is built upon the debris of past tragedies: while families grieve, all we can do is try to learn

Driver being formally investigated has been named by Spanish media

Ms Saunders has been involved in high-profile cases, including those stemming from the London riots

Fears are growing that sabotage or vandalism might have caused the train crash near Paris last Friday in which six people died.

Transport secretary announces 30 new trains from Japanese firm for London to Aberdeen route

Firm which blamed her for accident offers her job in the cabin

Report from regulator tells Government to consider privatisation or risk unsustainable borrowing affecting safety and ticket prices

No injuries have been reported but a cordon has been set up after nails and other debris discovered