Northern announces search for next generation of rail workers
As part of the UK's National Apprenticeship Week, Northern has launched its search for new apprentices, including 16 engineering technicians.
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Northern refurbishes 268 trains in £100m investment programme
The refurbishment programme, one of the biggest in the UK, is creating skilled jobs and supporting the economy in the north of England.
Green light given for further work on first Oxford to Bletchley rail line in 50 years
Permission has been granted on Network Rail’s Transport and Works Act Order application for work to begin on the next phase of East West Rail.
Network Rail awards portable plant contract to VP Plc
The six-year contract will see VP Plc be responsible for the hire, supply and maintenance of portable plant for Network Rail.
UK Transport Secretary praises new direct Eurostar connection
Eurostar has introduced a direct, non-stop route between the Netherlands and the UK without requiring passengers to disembark midway for passport control.
Apprenticeship opportunities doubled by Govia Thameslink Railway
GTR will offer 150 additional apprenticeship places, rising to a total of 300, following receiving accreditation from the Education Skills Funding Agency.
Train ticket refunds for Chinese tourists unable to travel to UK due to Coronavirus
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus which is preventing Chinese tourists visiting Great Britain, train companies across the UK are offering fee-free refunds for rail tickets purchased in China.
UK rail regulator calls for improvements to information communication with passengers
Despite improvements in recent years, the UK rail industry still needs to make significant changes to its provision of information to passengers, says ORR.
Greater Anglia introduces Rail and Sail ticket to Europe
In a bid to encourage sustainable travel and offer an alternative to flying, Greater Anglia has announced the introduction of its Rail Sail ticket.
Preferred Route Option announced for Bedford and Cambridge line
East West Rail's announcement of its Preferred Route Option will now lead the UK Government to make a final decision on whether to take the project forward.
Tonnes of recyclable waste sent to landfill due to lack of bins on trains
The lack of bins on trains limits recycling options, despite a survey showing that 82 per cent of passengers would choose to recycle.
Freightliner co-signs High Speed Two open letter to UK Prime Minister
Freightliner's open letter supports the plans to build HS2 lines across the UK, emphasising the positive benefits it will bring, such as decarbonisation.
Northern franchise ownership to be taken over by UK government
Arriva's Northern franchise will be transferred to the Operator of Last Resort as of 1 March 2020, announces UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.
London Liverpool Street station launches support for passengers with hidden disabilities
Following the launch of the initiative at four other major stations in Britain in December 2019, London Liverpool Street is the latest station to offer passengers with hidden disabilities a discreet way to ask for extra help while making their journeys.
St Pancras International tops passenger satisfaction survey
The 2019 National Rail Passenger Survey from Transport Focus puts St Pancras International top, while other stations across the Southern region also see an increase in passenger satisfaction.