Proposals have been submitted for Gatwick Airport station upgrade
The transformation of Gatwick Airport station is a step closer after a planning application was submitted for the major redevelopments…
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Freight support needs to be included in rail investment strategy, believes FTA
Efficient rail freight is vital to keep Britain trading, with a direct impact on more than 7 million people employed in the movement of goods. With new technology and other disruptive forces affecting the industry, targets for freight need to be included in the investment strategy…
Elizabeth line fares to be the same price as a similar Tube journey
Transport for London (TfL) have announced that Elizabeth line pay-as-you-go fares within Zones 1-6 will be the same as the fares on existing TfL services, ensuring affordable travel for millions of Londoners when the railway opens through central London in December 2018.
Renfe has received a UK pre-qualification passport
The PQQ passport allows Renfe to express an interest for any future franchise competition in the most competitive market in Europe…
Elizabeth line train makes successful first run across south east London
The new train was the first to be driven from Abbey Wood. It entered the new tunnels at Plumstead Portal and travelled under the Thames heading for Connaught Tunnel before returning to Abbey Wood station.
New Intercity Express trains launched
Great Western Railway’s brand new Intercity Express Train has carried passengers for the first time, marking the next stage in the biggest fleet upgrade on the Great Western in 40 years.
UK government announces a £48 billion investment into Britain’s railways
Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has unveiled the latest stage in the government’s investment into Britain’s railways, announcing that £48 billion will be spent on the network over a five-year period.
UK government to invest £80 million into smart rail ticketing
The UK government has set out details of its £80 million programme to introduce smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.
Transport Secretary opens new rail academy
Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has opened in a new rail academy in the North West of England, which is due to train 500 apprentices over the next five years.
New round of multi-million tech competition launches to improve rail journeys
Approximately £7.9 million is on offer to develop cutting-edge ways to improve the UK rail network for passengers in the next round of the Accelerating Innovation in Rail (AIR) scheme, run by the Department for Transport (DfT) in partnership with Innovate UK.
Department for Transport aims to improve accessible transport
The Department for Transport has announced the release of the ‘draft accessibility action plan’ aimed at improving accessible public transport.
New Cambridge North station opened
Cambridge’s newest rail station is already helping to speed up journeys for commuters into and out of the city less than two months after opening.
UK government to invest £16 million for five new stations in England and Wales
The Department for Transport has given the green light for five new train stations to be built in England and Wales.
Department for Transport passes digital technology on new Hitachi trains
Hitachi’s new intercity trains, due to enter passenger service this autumn, have passed tests to run their digital technology required by the Department for Transport.
DfT announces plans for bi-mode trains in the north of England and Wales
Passengers in Wales, the midlands and the north of England will get 'faster and more comfortable journeys sooner' under new plans announced by the UK government.