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Freightliner co-signs High Speed Two open letter to UK Prime Minister

30 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

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

29 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

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

29 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

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

29 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

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.

Heathrow Express named by passengers as best UK rail service in 2019

28 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Among Heathrow Express' top rated areas was overall passenger satisfaction and value for money, following efforts to improve service and ticket pricing.

Transport Focus publishes 2019 National Rail Passenger Survey

28 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The survey's results show that overall passenger satisfaction has increased, but passengers in various regions across the UK are still suffering from less than optimal performance.

Connectivity to be improved as UK government set to restore historic lines

28 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

£500 million has been pledged by the government to put historic rail lines back into operation, improving connectivity for communities across the country.

Fugro’s train-borne track measurement system approved by Network Rail

27 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Fugro's RILA technology has been utilised by Network Rail since 2013 and has officially gained approval for use in platform gauging.

UK’s rail regulator to undertake railway signalling market study

27 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The ORR's study will focus on the level of competition for the delivery of significant signalling projects in a bid to limit Network Rail's spend on signalling.

Northern highlights engineering expertise in train modernisation programme

23 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

UK train operating company, Northern, has revealed the processes and expertise that is required in order to transform and modernise its rolling stock.

Midlands Connect signs agreement to improve Birmingham Airport access

22 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Midlands Connect will work with Birmingham Airport to improve rail and road access, including supporting the development of Midlands Engine Rail and HS2.

Merseyrail named as UK’s most punctual rail operator

21 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Following its best performance year in 2019, Merseyrail has been named the most punctual rail operator for the second year in a row.

Network Rail unveils plans to better protect vital rail line in south Devon

21 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The line is currently the only one connecting Cornwall and Devon with the rest of the UK and needs to be better protected from cliff falls, land slips and damage caused by extreme weather.

Midlands Connect Chairman raises HS2 delay concerns to Boris Johnson

20 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Sir John Peace has written to Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, warning him that any delay or downgrade of High Speed Two (HS2) would be a betrayal of the Midlands and the North, and urging him to publish the Oakervee review in full as soon as possible.

Refurbished Class 442 trains reintroduced into operation by SWR

20 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The four trains were refurbished as part of South Western Railway's wider efforts to improve the passenger experience on its network.

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