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.
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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.
Network Rail experienced growth in station retail sales by the end of 2019
A total 4.48 per cent increase in retail sales at stations was reported during the last three months of 2019, with each penny of profit to be reinvested by Network Rail back into the railway.
First UK all female service launched by Network Rail and Southeastern
Network Rail and Southeastern Railway have collaborated to launch the UK’s first passenger train service operated entirely by women.
HS2 Birmingham Interchange station ready to begin construction
The new HS2 station will improve access to the Midlands, including Birmingham International Station, the NEC and Birmingham Airport (BHX).
New Innovation Station programme launched by Network Rail and CPC
The programme forms part of Network Rail’s Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) programme, which is looking to develop agile processes for innovation.
Maritime’s strategic rail freight interchange officially opens
UK Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris officially opened the gateway, observing it as "demonstrating that Britain is open for business and our commitment to boosting jobs and trade while cleaning up our air."
HS1 Ltd research highlights high-speed train travel emission reductions
Research by HS1 Ltd has found that high-speed train travel between the UK and Europe has enabled a yearly emission reduction of 750,000 tonnes of carbon.
Scottish government dedicates funding for freight modal shift
£1.49 million in a Freight Facilities Grant has been allocated to Tarmac for the expansion of rail operations to accommodate additional freight.
Network Rail set to become Real Living Wage accredited
By becoming an accredited Real Living Wage employer, Network Rail guarantees that all hired contractors also pay the living wage to employees.
Northern appoints new Managing Director under public ownership
Following the UK government taking over operation of the Northern franchise, a new Managing Director, Nick Donovan, has been appointed.