Arriva today became the latest transport group to report rising profits from its rail operations.

British rail and bus operator Arriva today said a strong performance in 2004 would give it a platform for expansion next year.

Britsh transport group Arriva is considering expanding its continental European rail operations, it emerged today.

A lorry was left hanging over a railway line today following an accident on a bridge.

Britain today faced the threat of wider industrial action while a senior Labour MP said slow investment in transport has left the country with the worst railways in Europe.