UK’s East Coast Main Line makes progress with power supply upgrade
Working to optimise the East Coast Main Line and and reduce inefficiencies, the second phase of the power supply upgrade is set to begin.
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Network Rail and Highways England join to improve development of parkway stations
Network Rail and Highways England have jointly published the 'New Station Guidance' document to help partners assess whether a parkway station is the right transport solution for their region.
270 trains to benefit from £55 million modernisation programme
GTR and Porterbrook’s Project Aurora will see the fleet updated to include real-time passenger information, charging points and performance monitoring technology for improved reliability.
Tyne and Wear Metro reveals sunny colour scheme for new fleet
Nexus marks the Metro's heritage unveiling yellow livery for it's new Stadler fleet, due to enter service in 2023, as it asks passengers for their say on the Metro's interior.
Network Rail completes construction of longer platforms in West and East Sussex
Passengers from three stations in West and East Sussex can now benefit from full length Southern trains thanks to platform extensions.
UK’s Office of Rail and Road publishes new accessible travel guidance
ORR's new guidance focuses on improving the experience of passengers with reduced mobility on rail replacement services during disruption.
HS2 trials AI solution to cut carbon emissions
The solution forms part of HS2’s plans to reduce its carbon footprint through measuring and comparing the environmental impacts of construction.
First five tech firms announced for HS2’s Innovation Accelerator programme
HS2 Ltd - the company building Britain’s new high-speed rail network - has announced the first five cutting-edge tech firms that will join its Innovation Accelerator programme.
GB Railfreight and Rail Stone Solutions win two contracts to support HS2 construction
The deals with HS2 contractors will see GB Railfreight join forces with Rail Stone Solutions to deliver aggregates by rail to the high-speed rail project’s main construction compounds.
Network Rail publishes strategy to highlight importance of decarbonising the railway
The collaborative cross-industry initiative, chaired by Network Rail, provides technical advice to funders on how changing rail traction can contribute to the UK target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
GTR unveils ‘Affirmation Art’ at train stations to support the vulnerable
On annual World Suicide Prevention Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has unveiled 'Affirmation Art’ clusters across some of its busiest stations to raise awareness of the company’s ongoing support and understanding to those who may be feeling vulnerable.
Network Rail publishes Stonehaven tragedy interim report
The report outlines the need for a wide range of changes and improvements by Network Rail following the Stonehaven tragedy.
Welsh government calls for better support for South East Wales rail network
The Welsh government has called for support in delivering improvements to Wales’ railway, particularly in South East Wales.
Grand Central cancels Blackpool to London route launch due to COVID-19 disruption
Grand Central will not launch its planned North West route train service between Blackpool and London after COVID-19 rendered plans ‘unfeasible’.
GTR opens rail’s largest EV charging hub to meet increasing consumer demand
On World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) - the UK’s biggest rail franchise - has opened a dedicated EV charging hub at Hatfield Station to meet the increasing consumer demand for electric vehicles.