Free Wi-Fi launched at Gatwick Airport station
Gatwick Airport station has introduced free Wi-Fi to enhance the station experience for passengers.
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HS2 helps to encourage young people to get into construction
HS2 Ltd has partnered with Build UK to launch ‘Open Doors 2023’, an initiative which gives young people the chance to learn about career opportunities across the industry.
Next phase of electrification work begins on the Midland Main Line
Network Rail have begun a new phase of electrification on the Midland Main Line between London and Leicester.
Report reveals reducing rail journey times would boost jobs across the UK
New analysis commissioned by the RIA has shown that reducing travel times by train would support thousands of new jobs across the UK.
Northern marks National Engineering Day with first ‘Intelligent Train’
Fitted with LIDAR technology, the 'Intelligent Trains' will actively monitor and report back on issues that could have an impact on operational activity.
GCRE announce three new appointments
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has appointment Gail Hawthorne and Simon Blanchflower CBE as Non-Executive Directors, and Rob Thompson as new Director of Implementation.
VIDEO: Fall 2022 California high-speed rail construction update
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) have released a video which highlights the recent milestones achieved on the construction project. Watch the video here.
ORR publish assessment of Network Rail’s train service performance
ORR’s assessment calls on Network Rail to do more to improve its passenger and freight train performance.
First EffiShunter 300 locomotives heading to Poland
CZ LOKO has delivered the first six EffiShunter 300 locomotives from the ten-piece series to PKP Intercity, with the remaining locomotives set to arrive by the end of Q1 2023.
Northern win national customer award for approach to accessible rail travel
Northern has won a national customer experience award for its unique approach to improving accessibility on trains and at stations.
University of Birmingham and Saudi Arabia Railways sign MoU
Saudi Arabia Railways and the University of Birmingham have signed an MoU to collaborate on railway education.
RSSB evaluating next phase of hydrogen fuel cells in rail
RSSB have established a research project to begin investigating the safe and efficient roll-out of hydrogen fuel cells in rail.
First phase of work to boost reliability on East Anglia swing bridges completed
The first phase of work to improve the reliability of swing bridges in Norfolk and Suffolk has been completed.
Network Rail complete Carstairs Junction electrification
Network Rail have finished work on 121 overhead electrification structures at Carstairs Junction as part of a wider upgrade project on the junction.
Work begins to build an Assisted Travel Lounge at Manchester Piccadilly
Network Rail is investing £800,000 to create an inclusive and accessible Assisted Travel Lounge for disabled passengers at Manchester Piccadilly station.