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In August 2019, social enterprise Riding Sunbeams switched on the first ever solar panels to directly supply a railway line in Britain with electricity, paving the way for the world’s first solar-powered trains.
In a bid to protect a vital rail link serving the south western corridor of England from rising sea levels, Network Rail is increasing the size of the sea wall by 2.5 metres.
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched a new campaign which asks the UK Government to be transparent in the amount of funding available to the rail industry over the coming years.
South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a new ticketing and payments offering with the addition of PayPal services which is hoped will improve passenger satisfaction.
A quarter of all goods traded between the UK and the EU pass through the Channel Tunnel and it is essential that this trade is not affected by the consequences of Brexit in October 2019.
Has the HS2 project become a "shambles from a London-obsessed Government and a monumental failure for the North"?
New campaign, Connecting Britain, backed by business and political leaders, says a green light on HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail is critical to the long-term success of the north of the UK.
From Monday 9 September 2019, Blackpool will be one of the first towns in the North of England to receive Northern’s brand-new trains to connect the town with key cities and region across the network.
New changes have been announced by the UK's Department for Transport (DfT) that will give passengers simpler, cheaper fares thanks to an overhaul of the ticketing process.
In a bid to rejuvenate railway stations and improve passenger experience across the West Midlands, high street retailers and cafes could be offered the chance to set up shops in stations.
Lack of accessibility causes poor experiences of train travel across the UK; with inadequate station infrastructure, difficulty finding a seat or the toilet, and lack of public understanding all cited as common problems.
UK government pledges investment in cleaner and greener transport has been welcomed by the industry as railways are leading the way in green technology.
Northern has announced the installation of the 600th ticket vending machine to greatly improve the ticket purchasing experience for its customers.
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced that an independently-led government review will look at whether and how HS2 should proceed.
Network Rail has awarded major contracts to both Altran and AECOM to support the delivery of work within its Safety, Technical and Engineering (STE) Strategic Plan between 2019-2024.
