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London Euston becomes first UK train station to launch British Sign Language announcements
In total, 10 touchscreens have been installed at London Euston station that offer the latest passenger information using British Sign Language.
Rail journeys in Great Britain fall to lowest annual levels since 1872
Statistics from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have revealed that the unprecedented fall in usage can be attributed entirely to the impact of the pandemic.
GTR and Southeastern jointly launch new Season Ticket Calculator
In order to provide greater transparency when it comes to choosing tickets, GTR and Southeastern's Season Ticket Calculator will enable commuters to purchase tickets that fit their flexible work schedules.
Birmingham air quality initiative gains support from HS2’s green technology
Following the beginning of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone on 1 June 2021, HS2 has outlined how its use and promotion of green technology is supporting the pollution and air quality initiative.
New 775m-long freight trains begin operating on UK’s rail network
DP World have announced that its two deep-water ports at Southampton and London Gateway have become the first in the UK capable of handling Freightliner’s new 775m-long intermodal container trains.
‘Rail revolution’ in Shropshire & Black Country could power up region
Midlands Connect is proposing that rail electrification, faster local trains and a new hourly train to London from Shrewsbury, would bring nearly £500 million of benefits to the UK economy.
Network Rail to showcase hydrogen-powered HydroFLEX train at COP26
Working with Porterbrook, Network Rail has announced plans to showcase some of the best of British low-carbon train technology at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow.
HybridFLEX battery-diesel train continues programme of testing
Senior managers from Porterbrook and Chiltern Railways have visited the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway to see the testing of Britain's first hybrid-powered train.
UK government urged to publish multibillion-pound rail investment plan for the North
The North’s leaders have called on the UK government to urgently publish the Integrated Rail Plan for the region’s railways, to give essential certainty on investment and delivery of major projects.
HS2’s new piling innovation has huge potential benefits for the construction industry
HS2 Ltd has revealed a new vacuum excavation technique for piling which could have massive benefits for the international construction industry.
Network Rail signs declaration in pledge to make rail travel greener
Britain’s rail infrastructure operator has joined railway organisations from around the world in signing the UIC's Climate Declaration to further commit to tackling climate change.
Major investment announced for Britain’s rail in the North and Midlands
The UK government has announced a £401 million investment to give passengers and freight operators across the North and Midlands faster, greener and more reliable rail services.
‘Passenger Assistance’ app launched to make railway more accessible
A new app has been launched in Great Britain that will make it easier and quicker for disabled people to request assistance for their train journeys, helping people to travel with confidence.
Go-Ahead releases early blueprints for new style of adaptable train carriages
Go-Ahead's concept carriages, which can be adjusted from ‘commuter mode’ to ‘leisure mode’, have been drawn up to meet the changing needs of UK rail passengers.