£590 million investment announced for Northern UK rail upgrades
The investment will kickstart the development of the Transpennine line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester, improving connectivity across the North.
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GB Railfreight announce new Southampton-East Midlands intermodal route
The new route highlights GB Railfreight's efforts to expand its intermodal offering, representing its 20th intermodal service to date.
Report for 2019/20 published by Transport for Wales
The annual report outlines Transport for Wales' achievements during 2019/20, as well as its efforts to limit the impact of COVID-19.
Vortex IoT to provide a fully operational RODIO-TSM to Network Rail by March 2021
Vortex IoT is set to provide a fully operational and validated RODIO-TSM product - the Rail Optical Detection of Intrusions and Obstructions – Tunnel and Station Monitoring solution - to be demonstrated on Network Rail’s infrastructure by March 2021.
HS2 shows commitment to improve employment outcomes for BAME workers
HS2 Ltd has signed up to the Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed to improve employment outcomes for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) employees in the UK.
Video shows how HS2 will improve rail freight capacity in Britain
HS2 Ltd has released a new video to showcase how Britain’s new high-speed railway will provide a greener future by enabling new train paths on the existing network which can be used to move more goods by rail.
London HS2 contractors launch scheme to improve skills and benefit local communities
HS2 Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP has launched a major social legacy programme to be delivered by HS2 London contractors SCS called 'Empowering Communities', intended to benefit communities along the final part of the HS2 route into London.
New LED passenger information screen on trial at London Waterloo station
On trial until December 2020, the high-definition colour screen will provide passengers with easy-to-understand up-to-the-minute journey information.
RSG’s COVID-19 Taskforce publishes three ‘Act Now’ priorities for rail sector recovery
The UK's Rail Supply Group (RSG) has published its report and the actions to be taken to support the best possible recovery of businesses supplying the rail industry.
Network Rail launches competition to shape Britain’s future railway stations
The competition from Network Rail and RIBA Competitions will give architects, engineers and designers the chance to improve the travel experience for the millions of passengers who use Britain’s railway, and leave a lasting legacy on station design.
Public transport restrictions ‘set to ease’ in England
Reports have suggested that public transport restrictions are under review in England as the government looks for ways to reboost the economy.
Construction work at HS2’s Euston station takes major step forward
Work to build the HS2 London terminus at Euston has taken a major step forward with the Mace Dragados joint venture moving onto the construction site adjacent to Euston station to begin work on the new high-speed station in central London.
Jeremy Acklam appointed as TfN’s new Integrated and Smart Travel Programme Director
Jeremy Acklam will play a lead role in driving forward Transport for the North's strategic vision for integrated and smart travel, including the delivery of flexi season tickets and contactless pay-as-you-go travel on rail.
Steve Murphy appointed as Chief Executive Officer of MTR UK
Steve Murphy – Managing Director of MTR Elizabeth line – has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of MTR UK, a newly created entity that will replace MTR Europe.
Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive join forces to develop battery train technology
The exclusive agreement between Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive Innovation will see the companies develop battery packs to power zero-emission trains and create a battery hub in the North East of England.