Only 37 per cent of eligible delay repay passengers claiming refunds in UK
Transport Focus has outlined that improved reliability and a simpler delay repay claims process can help increase confidence in the railway.
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Northern to introduce real-time train information for passengers
'Know Your Train' will allow Northern passengers to find out a wide range of information about the train that they will be travelling on in real-time.
HS1 set to become first UK railway to run entirely on sustainable power
By utilising wind and solar power, HS1 aims to operate solely on renewable energy and has pledged to be fully carbon neutral within a decade.
Network Rail spending with SMEs exceeds £2.5 billion for first time
This figure means that Network Rail is ahead of the UK government target to spend 33 per cent of expenditure with SMEs by 2022.
Bombardier Transportation extends Train Services Agreement with Arriva CrossCountry
The three-year extension, valued at £248 million, will see Bombardier continue its maintenance, overhaul, service and cleaning services for Arriva CrossCountry's Voyager and Super Voyager fleet.
Hugh Logan Engineering’s COVO-RAIL™ system launched at Ilford Station
The COVO-RAIL™ system is an innovative new system that allows passengers to queue comfortably and conveniently while maintaining social distancing.
September 2020 trespassing incidents on UK network highest in five years
With 1,239 trespassing incidents on the UK rail network during September 2020 alone, Network Rail and the BTP have stressed the importance of safety.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids awarded contract to digitalise High Speed 1
The £5.4 million contract for Hitachi ABB Power Grids, as part of ongoing work with UKPNS, will realise projects to digitalise high-speed rail in the UK.
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.
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.