Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport in England
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that from 15 June 2020, it will be mandatory for passengers to wear face coverings when using public transport in England.
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Welsh Transport Minister calls for UK investment into Wales and Borders rail network
Ken Skates has outlined an evidence-based argument in support of the development of four new stations across the Welsh rail network.
GB Railfreight announces new investments despite UK economic uncertainty
The new investments will be focused on developing GB Railfreight's existing facilities and properties in Cambridgeshire, highlighting the company’s commitment to investing in the UK economy.
Transport for the North members call for sustained rail investment
TfN members have called for a phased 20-year pipeline of rail investment in order to ensure the delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail.
GTR implements new technology to monitor train passenger numbers
The new technology, supplied by Siemens Mobility, will work to monitor social distancing on Thameslink and Great Northern trains.
High Speed Rail Group calls on UK government for transformative high-speed rail programme
HSRG has outlined that the implementation of a transformative high-speed rail programme across the UK would support country-wide resilience and growth.
Welsh Government sets aside up to £65m to keep train services running
The Welsh Government has announced it will spend up to £65 million over the next six months to ensure train services on the Wales and Borders network continue to operate for key workers and others that rely on the train to travel.
Stadler completes Greater Anglia contract by delivering all 58 trains
The majority of the trains are now in passenger service on the Greater Anglia network, with the last 11 trains currently undergoing final testing.
Network Rail continues work to prevent landslips on the Chiltern main line
A multi-million-pound major works project to secure a railway embankment in Warwickshire will mean more reliable journeys for passengers using the Chiltern main line.
GTR introduces COVID-19 virucide to protect trains for 30-day period
The introduction of the virucide is the newest measure implemented as part of Govia Thameslink Railway's enhanced COVID-19 cleaning regime.
Plan unveiled for development of HS2 connections in East Midlands
The £2.7 billion transport plan will improve transport across the East Midlands, as well as delivering thousands of highly-skilled jobs and new homes.
HS2 releases first images of first two tunnel boring machines
The images follow the opening of a public vote to pick the names for the first two of 10 tunnel boring machines prior to manufacturing.
HS2 adopts new advanced emissions identification scheme
The new Emissions Compliance Verification (ECV) scheme sets strict emission requirements for both on- and off-road vehicles and plant.
European Train Control System trials completed on GWR train
The ETCS trial was able to go ahead despite the COVID-19 pandemic by utilising innovative temporary remote monitoring equipment.
Northern City Line transformation completed by GTR and Network Rail
The transformation included renovations within four stations along the Northern City Line, as well as cleaning and renewal of tracks.