Every tracked scheme, with status and capital value.
| Scheme | Region | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trans-Pennine Digital Corridor | North West | Under construction | £4.2bn |
| Midland Gateway Freight Terminal | East Midlands | Under construction | £680m |
| Central Station Reconstruction | West Midlands | Under construction | £1.1bn |
| National Traffic Management Platform | National | Planning | £1.6bn |
| Severn Valley Battery Fleet Programme | Wales | Planning | £540m |
| Highland Line Resilience Works | Scotland | Under construction | £310m |
| Thameside Depot Modernisation | South East | Completed | £190m |
| Western Electrification Infill | South West | Planning | £950m |
| Northern Stations Accessibility Programme | North East | Under construction | £240m |
| East Coast ETCS Rollout | National | Under construction | £2.4bn |
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