Richard Allan appointed as new Managing Director for Chiltern Railways
Richard will join Chiltern Railways in October 2020, at a crucial time for the train operator after it recently signed a new agreement with the Department for Transport (DfT).
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HS2 introduces carbon neutral concrete to ensure sustainable construction
The concrete product will provide a reduction of 42 per cent in carbon emissions, with the remaining emissions being offset.
Network Rail publishes strategy to make rail travel cleaner and greener
Network Rail has published its ambitious Environmental Sustainability Strategy which forms a key part of its ambition for Britain's railways to be the cleanest, greenest form of mass transport.
Midlands Connect welcomes possibility of Midland Main Line electrification
By electrifying the Midlands Main Line, the network will achieve its decarbonisation targets sooner and improve passenger connectivity.
Seventy-eight per cent of TfW passengers complying with face covering requirements
Following efforts to protect its staff and passengers, TfW has reported a positive behavioural change in passengers wearing face coverings.
Transfesa Logistics begins operating new UK express rail service for Tesco
Transfesa Logistics' new route, in partnership with UK supermarket chain Tesco, will begin at Almussafes, Spain, and end at Barking, UK.
First phase of work begins to reinstate Leven passenger services
As well as delivering 19 single track kilometres of railway to recreate the link between Leven and the mainline rail network, the project has been tasked with delivering stations at Cameron Bridge and Leven, as well as unlocking the potential for freight traffic in the local area.
UK government ends rail franchising in bid to connect fragmented network
As part of its efforts to connect the UK's fragmented rail network and support operators through COVID-19, the UK government has begun the process to end railway franchising.
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.
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.