The Latest Breaking News from Peter Hendy

Christmas rail travel could be disrupted by crew shortages and engineering works

Rail minister warns MPs about concerns over staffing at train operators hours after Avanti announces strike

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

UK rail minister says sorry for threatening messages over Euston station concerns

Ex-Network Rail chair Lord Hendy vowed to withhold contracts from supplier whose engineer spoke out on rail safety

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024

Starmer facing questions over appointing rail minister who had whistleblower sacked

Shadow transport secretary Helen Whately has written to the Cabinet Office asking about the vetting of rail minister Lord Hendy after it emerged that he demanded an award winning engineer was sacked for talking to The Independent

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

Five new railway stations planned on main rail line in south Wales to ease M4 congestion

The aim is to reduce congestion on the M4

Wales Online · Feb 3, 2023

New South Wales train stations planned to boost England links and cut M4 traffic

It could have an impact on Bristol

Bristol Post · Feb 2, 2023

Five new railway stations could open to boost England-Wales journeys

The UK and Welsh governments announced they are working together on a study to develop options for new stations and services.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Tom Watson and Arlene Foster among new peers with seat in House of Lords - see full list

In a list released on a day of chaos for the government, TUC General-Secretary Frances O'Grady and retired Tory MP Nicholas Soames, grandson of Winston Churchill, were appointed to the House of Lords

Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

Uber facing questions over how it knew Transport for London boss used app

Leaked files show cab-hailing firm noted Sir Peter Hendy ‘used an Uber car twice’ during one week in 2014

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022

Network Rail boss reveals he has spoken to the PM about the rail strikes - as ministers refuse to meet unions

Network Rail boss Sir Peter Hendy told on Monday how he had spoken with Boris Johnson about this week’s rail strikes - an admission likely to spark fresh demands for ministers to hold direct talks with unions to avert them.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2022

Plans for £3bn HS2 line WILL be abandoned, government confirms

The 'Golborne Link' had been expected to open in the late 2030s or early 2040s

Manchester Evening News · Jun 7, 2022