Northern improves passenger service through station developments
Over 1,000 station improvements have been made across England's Northern network, with more planned to be undertaken throughout 2020.
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Northam joins Zonegreen’s new generation
Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, has upgraded its technology at a second Siemens UK depot, as part of a major midlife overhaul programme for the operator.
ORR reports significant progress made in Network Rail savings plans
Network Rail is currently making progress ahead of target, being on track to deliver £391 million of efficiency savings in 2019 and 2020.
Transport Scotland announce Abellio ScotRail contract to end early
Following in-depth analysis of the franchise, it has been announced that Abellio's contract will end early, in March 2022.
GB Railfreight announce appointment of new Chairman
James Cooper will work with GB Railfreight's Managing Director to ensure a continued growth in freight as businesses look to more sustainable solutions.
Podcast dedicated to commuters has been launched by Chiltern Railways
The new podcast series will allow for industry professionals to discuss commuter questions and contribute to topic-led insight pieces.
Mechan adds York to traverser tally
Sheffield-based Mechan is cementing its reputation as the UK’s leading manufacturer of rail traversers, after installing its latest creation at the Holgate depot in York.
Avanti West Coast franchise to be maintained by Bombardier
The contract will include a refresh programme and maintenance of 20 Bombardier Class 221 DEMU trains for the Avanti West Coast mainline services.
Northern Pacers offered to heritage railways and emergency services
Angel Trains has announced plans to sell the out-of-service Pacer units, with all resulting proceeds to be donated to charity.
Defibrillators to be fitted at 200 stations across GTR network
The life-saving defibrillators are to be fitted at stations across one of the UK's biggest rail networks, covering London and nine counties.
Hitachi Rail chosen to build new InterCity trains for Avanti West Coast
First Trenitalia has awarded British-based train manufacturer Hitachi Rail a contract worth more than £350 million to provide and maintain 23 new InterCity trains for Avanti West Coast services.
Avanti West Coast train services officially launched in the UK
The new West Coast Partnership between FirstGroup and Trenitalia will bring a package of improvements for passengers, including new and refurbished trains, better stations and simplified fares.
Heathrow Express appoints two new commercial team members
Heathrow Express, the dedicated airport rail service, has announced two new appointments in their commercial team with Mark Eastwood becoming Business Development Manager and Nicolette Miller appointed as Partnership Marketing Manager.
More than 50 new trains to soon carry passengers across the Northern network
UK train operating company, Northern, has announced the introduction of brand-new trains from Sunday 15 December 2019 to serve Lincoln and East Midlands.
Major railway stations in Britain trial initiative to help passengers with hidden disabilities
Four of Britain’s biggest railway stations will now offer passengers with hidden disabilities a discreet way to ask for extra help while making their journeys.