Teignbridge District Council in south Devon has approved plans for a new, higher sea wall to protect the main railway line connecting Cornwall and most of Devon to the national rail network. David Taylor reports

The chief inspector of rail accidents appears to be losing patience with Network Rail and its construction contractors. But industry structures conspire against him. Phil Bishop reports

Story Contracting’s rail division started the year celebrating major contract wins worth nearly £140m. Jim Simpson takes a closer look at one of the rising stars of rail construction.

Network Rail has announced two teams that will deliver £5bn-worth of track and rail systems over the next decade.

Three companies within Hochtief’s Cimic Group are set to earn AU$725m (£400m) for their role on a major regional rail project in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

Plans to build the Melbourne Airport Rail Link have been formally signed off by the Victorian and Australian governments.