Funding and partners announced for UK’s first digital railway
Network Rail's first digital railway takes major step forward with the announcement of Siemens and Atkins as project partners.
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Network Rail to support retailers and tenants during COVID-19 pandemic
In order to help retailers and small business tenants across its network during the COVID-19 crisis, Network Rail has introduced new supportive measures.
Level crossing improvement work begins in Leicestershire, UK
Network Rail will undertake improvement works at three level crossings in the area to ensure that the crossings remain fit for purpose for years to come.
Charlene Wallace joins Network Rail’s Network Services Directorate
Charlene joins Network Rail's Network Services Directorate as its Director for National Passenger and Customer Experience.
First of Greater Anglia’s new electric trains completes test run
The new trains are designed to provide more seats as well as modern features for a more comfortable journey when they enter service later in 2020.
British Transport Police records 62 per cent surge in mobile device theft on Britain’s railways
According to official figures obtained by Absolute Software, the British Transport Police (BTP) recorded a 62 per cent increase in mobile device theft on Britain’s railways over the last two calendar years.
Network Rail awards mobile maintenance trains contract to Harsco Rail
The contract to operate and maintain Network Rail’s fleet of eight mobile maintenance trains is scheduled to begin in April 2020.
Diversity in transport to be improved by Welsh government
By establishing a new working group, the Welsh government hopes to encourage more women to consider a career in transport and diversify the sector.
Network Rail awards contract for private cloud upgrade
The contract will see the design, delivery and management of a new digital private cloud platform as part of Network Rail's ongoing digital transformation.
GB Railfreight unveils plans for new operational and training facility
GBRf's new £3 million operational and training facility will house state-of-the-art simulators and a control tower, bringing together a variety of teams under one roof.
UK Chancellor’s Budget awards £20 million to Midlands Rail Hub
The £20 million investment accommodates Midlands Connect's desire to accelerate the planning and delivery of the Midlands Rail Hub as soon as possible.
TfW offers employment opportunities to staff affected by Flybe collapse
Following the collapse of UK-based airline Flybe, TfW is encouraging staff affected to apply for jobs available across Wales' rail network.
East West Railway publishes tender invitation for rolling stock contract
The official Invitation to Tender will provide the East West Railway Company with an interim solution whilst developing a sustainable rail line.
TSSA calls for urgent transport sector summit to address coronavirus
The Secretary General of the TSSA trade union has called for the UK government to hold a transport sector summit in order to develop measures for public transport staff and passengers in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.
Midlands Connect calls for UK government to support Midlands Engine Rail
Midlands Connect states that financial support for the Midlands Engine Rail project will result in a wide range of benefits, including maximising the impact of HS2.