ORR report finds that Network Rail performed positively despite COVID-19
ORR has praised Network Rail for its performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has outlined that efforts need to improve in the North West.
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UK rail freight to play a significant role in delivering goods during Christmas period
Figures have shown that the UK rail freight network will play a vital role during Christmas 2020, with freight trains transporting more than 1.6 million tonnes of intermodal goods on almost 3,700 trains in November 2020 alone.
HS2 trials ultra-low emission technology on construction sites
The OakTec Clean Air Gas Engine (CAGE) project trial has begun on HS2’s construction site near Euston station.
HS2 direct rail service to Cumbria supports Lake District tourism
HS2 will offer some of the lowest carbon emissions per passenger kilometre - seven times less than passenger cars and 17 times less than domestic air travel.
First two tunnel boring machines arrive in UK for HS2
The two 170m-long TBMs – the largest ever used on a UK rail project - will start to be assembled on site ready to begin digging the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnels.
Rail companies working to deliver UK government’s Christmas travel plan
With passengers facing a limited five day travel window for Christmas, UK rail companies are working to make travel as smooth and safe as possible.
UK government implements new measures to support travel over the Christmas period
To ensure safe travel for passengers during the UK Christmas travel window, the government has outlined a range of new measures for transport, including enhancing rail services, postponing and accelerating rail engineering works and cutting ticket charges.
Claire Mann appointed as Managing Director of South Western Railway
Claire brings more than two decades of experience to her new role, which she is due to begin on 4 January 2021.
New accessibility features introduced at three London stations
To mark the International Day of People with Disabilities, Network Rail's Southern region has highlighted new accessibility features that have been introduced during November and December 2020.
Southern and Thameslink install e-ticket readers at 11 additional stations
By encouraging passengers to use e-tickets, the two train operators can ensure social distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19.
Environment and Energy Report published by Greater Anglia
The report outlines Greater Anglia's efforts in improving the sustainability of its operations and decreasing its carbon emissions.
UK rail sector collaborates to promote industry employment opportunities
The Routes into Rail website will showcase sector role models, include a jobs portal and provide access to the latest news and opportunities.
£85 million funding and financing package for final phase of Crossrail confirmed
After the announcement in August 2020 that Crossrail Ltd would require funding beyond the original agreed funding envelope, a new £85 million package has been agreed upon.
Fifteen schemes given funding to restore historic rail lines and stations across England
Fifteen rail schemes across England have been awarded up to £50,000 to accelerate plans that could restore lines and stations to communities, including those closed during the Beeching cuts.
Rail Supply Group provides update on UK COVID-19 recovery ‘Act Now’ priorities
Significant progress has been made in delivering the three 'Act Now' priorities since their original publication in July 2020.