Northern launches new campaign to improve workforce diversity
The rail operator has created more than 160 new roles, as it looks to encourage the next generation of black, ethnic minority, female and younger employees to its workforce.
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Network Rail to release open live data source for station lifts and escalators
By making the live data publicly available, passengers will be able to discover how accessible a station is prior to their journey.
TfW and Network Rail introduce new technology to limit impact of autumnal weather
Two new solutions - Automated Intelligent Video Review cameras and plasma technology - have been introduced on the TfW network to combat the challenges of autumn weather in the UK.
HS2 announces creation of 412 new apprenticeship opportunities
The announcement supports HS2 Ltd's commitment to create at least 2,000 apprenticeships during the life span of the project.
Southampton rail freight services to receive £17 million investment
The UK government is investing £17 million into track and signalling infrastructure to support the lengthening of freight trains at Southampton's docks.
Giant tunnelling machines contract for London tunnels signed by HS2 Ltd
Upon delivery in 2021, HS2's two tunnel boring machines will bore through a combined total of 26 miles between London and West Ruislip.
Great Northern’s Hertfordshire trains save over 4,000 tonnes of carbon emissions
After being in operation for a year, Great Northern's Class 717 trains have enabled significant carbon emission savings across the Hertfordshire network.
Network Rail signs charter to tackle rough sleeping on UK rail network
The railway charter will support the UK government's aim to break the cycle of homelessness and ending rough sleeping for good.
Transport for Wales highlights efforts in reducing carbon footprint for Clean Air Day 2020
To mark Clean Air Day 2020, Transport for Wales has celebrated its efforts in reducing its carbon emissions by 6.27 per cent during the 2019-2020 financial year.
High Speed Two public consultation opens on latest proposals
HS2’s journey north accelerates as public consultation opens asking local communities to have their say on the railway’s proposed design refinements.
ORR statistics outline lowest passenger levels in UK since mid-19th century
During Q1 of 2020-2021, the number of passenger journeys decreased by more than 400 million when compared to the same quarter in 2019-2020.
HS2 details plans to improve air quality on Clean Air Day 2020
The project aims to cut emissions and carbon on its construction sites, and to create a greener way of designing and building the new railway.
TfN welcomes proposed plans to integrate HS2 with Northern Powerhouse Rail
By integrating HS2 and NPR, Transport for the North outlines that rail capacity will be released, carbon emissions cut and economic recovery propelled.
Machine learning technology to transform delivery of major rail projects in UK
By utilising machine learning, Network Rail can increase prediction accuracy, reduce delays, unlock early risk detection and enable significant cost savings.
Network Rail deploys leaf-busting machines to tackle autumn
Network Rail's fleet of autumn RHTT and MPV treatment trains treated 895,217 miles of track in 2019 – the equivalent of travelling to the moon three and a half times.