Railway Industry Association hails strong progress on increased passenger levels
The UK Railway Industry Association (RIA) has responded to the progress on increased passenger levels, detailed by the ORR.
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Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million
The UK Government have announced their new plans for funding, which will be redirected from HS2 to other Midlands rail projects.
Ministers set out blueprint through Draft Rail Reform Bill
Ministers in the UK have set out a blueprint for the future of British rail, through the introduction of the Draft Rail Reform Bill.
New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan
The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has promised to improve passenger rail services for the constituency Vale of Glamorgan.
£24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys in Bradford
Bradford are set to receive a £24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys from the UK Government, as part of Network North.
SRSA complete Cambridge South 2023 Christmas programme
The South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) have completed their 2023 Christmas programme of works, on the Cambridge South station.
Department for Transport intervenes to cap rail fares
The Department for Transport have intervened to cap rail fares this year, delaying a review of rail fares until March 2024.
Government sets ambitious target to grow rail freight
The UK Government have set an ambitious target to grow rail freight by 75% by 2050, in order to improve the environment.
DfT issues an update on rail reform
The Department for Transport (DfT) have issued an update to their rail policy, as outlined previously by the Williams-Shapps whitepaper.
DfT £3.9 billion boost for more reliable train journeys in the North
The UK Government's Department for Transport have announced a £3.9 billion boost for their new Network North plan.
RMT members accept RDG pay offer
The rail union RMT has accepted the pay offer by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). The General Secretary, Mick Lynch, published his statement.
Government announces £5.3m investment for accessibility projects
The Government have announced a new £5.3 million investment, for innovative accessibility projects across the UK.
Government joins with Liverpool to transform city’s rail network
The Government have joined forces with Liverpool mayor to transform the rail network, as part of the Network North scheme.
Department for Transport announce Bradford station plans
The Government's Department for Transport have laid out the plans for the proposed new Bradford station, as part of the Network North scheme.
Ticket Offices Will Remain Open
Ticket offices are now expected to remain open, after the consultation period regarding their closure has concluded.