Designs unveiled for a new innovative train cleaning robot
The National Robotarium has unveiled the design of a new train cleaning robot which can clean the hard-to-reach places on trains such as between and under seats.
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Network Rail releases guide to travelling by train for autistic passengers
A new travel guide has been published by Network Rail so that autistic passengers can feel more confident to travel independently by train.
Study finds pandemic hindered passengers being notified about track work
Results of a Transport Focus study of two projects between February and June 2021 has found that rail operators found it more difficult to notify passengers of engineering works during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Great British Railways Transition Team starts plans for rail transformation
The transition team behind creating Great British Railways, the new public body that will run and plan Britain's rail network, has taken its first steps by launching its Whole Industry Strategic Plan for Rail 'Call for Evidence'.
HS2 Ltd announces winner of major rolling stock contracts
HS2 Ltd has confirmed that the landmark contracts to manufacture Britain’s next fleet generation of high-speed trains has been awarded to the Hitachi/Alstom joint venture.
Avanti West Coast accredited for its inclusive and accessible website
Avanti West Coast has become the first train operator to have achieved the Shaw Trust Web Accreditation, after its website tested successfully for people with a wide range of disabilities to access.
Chiltern Railways operating contract extended to 2027
Chiltern Railways will continue operating its existing services for another six years, and will give them opportunity to continue plans for decarbonisation, fleet modernisation and improving customer experience.
GTR announces first co-operative energy project on UK rail network
Govia Thameslink Railway, operator of Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern services, has launched a new innovative co-operative energy project with climate action group, Energy Garden.
Transport for Wales launches new innovative smartphone app
To aid a seamless passenger journey, Transport for Wales has launched a new smartphone app, with enhanced live travel and ticketing features, as well as a bilingual service.
Northern launches priority seating cards for passengers with disabilities
Northern's new priority seating card will make travelling easier for people with visible and non-visible disabilities.
HS2 launches its first tunnel boring machine in the Midlands
The giant 2,000 tonne tunnel boring maching (TBM) will dig a one-mile long tunnel under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire.
New survey shows increasing confidence in rail as an innovative industry
A recent survey released by the Railway Industry Association has revealed that rail professionals feel increasingly confident towards how innovative the rail industry is becoming.
TfW to welcome brand new trains for Wales and borders network
Transport for Wales has welcomed the arrival of brand-new trains that will transform the Wales and borders rail network with greater capacity and improved passenger services.
ORR’s rail industry finance report shows impact of COVID-19 pandemic
The Office of Rail and Road has published its latest finance report which highlights just how much the rail industry was substantially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to 2021.
Northern leaders propose advice to government on the Integrated Rail Plan
Leaders in the North of England have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, to propose a way forward to support residents and businesses of the North, following the publication of the Integrated Rail Plan.