Network Rail to offer free Wi-Fi
30 September 2019 | By
Network Rail has announced it will be offering free Wi-Fi at all of its stations from next year as part of a significant digital investment.
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Network Rail’s Chief Executive announces partnership with universities to boost R&D
Britain’s passengers are set to benefit from a railway that can cope better with extreme weather and increased demand after Network Rail announces an investment of millions of pounds to work with universities to boost research and development.
Concerns raised over increase of trains passing red signals in Britain
In July 2019, 41 trains passed red signals on Britain's rail network - signalling the highest number in a single calendar month since October 2007. This has caused the rail industry’s independent safety body to voice its concerns whether enough is being done to reduce the risk of a train…
Network Rail to carry out pioneering autumn train braking trials
Network Rail are set to carry out experiments this autumn to trial new ways of braking designed to reduce delays for passengers caused by ‘leaves on the line’.
New partnership launched to improve rail services in the West Midlands
In a first of its kind for England, the West Midlands Grand Rail Collaboration (GRC) has been established to ensure a close working relationship across the rail industry to coordinate improvements which will ultimately enhance passenger satisfaction.
UK Innovation Centre to be established for the world-wide rail industry
The new Innovation Centre will be dedicated to transforming how railway wheelsets and tracks are approached, developed and managed in the rail industry.
New ORR statistics will help the industry focus on boosting punctuality
The UK's ORR has released a new way of measuring punctuality which is hoped will help the industry focus on boosting performance for passengers.
Transport for Wales prepares the railway for the challenging autumn period
Preemptively, Transport for Wales has been preparing for autumn in a bid to reduce the impact the change in weather has upon services across the nation.
Isle of Wight rail line to receive £26 million for fleet and track modernisation
The Isle of Wight's railway infrastructure is to be modernised and its old fleet of trains replaced with former London Underground rolling stock in a bid to improve capacity and accessibility.
Network Rail has confirmed new Route Director appointments
As Network Rail's 14 new routes go live, Britain's infrastructure manager has appointed new Route Directors to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance and delivery of train performance in their respective areas.
Defibrillators have been rolled out to more stations across Wales
More than £21,000 has been invested in life-saving defibrillators which can now be found at 21 stations across the Wales and Borders route.
Britain trials solar-powered rail line in effort to develop a greener network
In August 2019, social enterprise Riding Sunbeams switched on the first ever solar panels to directly supply a railway line in Britain with electricity, paving the way for the world’s first solar-powered trains.
Revamp of sea wall to protect vital rail artery is set to resume
In a bid to protect a vital rail link serving the south western corridor of England from rising sea levels, Network Rail is increasing the size of the sea wall by 2.5 metres.
Passengers to benefit from new fares system and more contactless options
New changes have been announced by the UK's Department for Transport (DfT) that will give passengers simpler, cheaper fares thanks to an overhaul of the ticketing process.
A new Alliance will help transform rail stations into community assets
In a bid to rejuvenate railway stations and improve passenger experience across the West Midlands, high street retailers and cafes could be offered the chance to set up shops in stations.
