Defibrillators have been rolled out to more stations across Wales
More than £21,000 has been invested in life-saving defibrillators which can now be found at 21 stations across the Wales and Borders route.
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New rail link moves step closer after achieving government support
Communities between Oxford and Cambridge in Britain are on track to be linked by rail before the end of the next decade, creating opportunities for employment and business growth across the region.
Greater Anglia to utilise Japanese know-how to improve train punctuality
Toshiba Digital and Consulting Corporation (TDX) and Mitsui, which part-owns Greater Anglia, are providing ‘digital twin’ software to the train operator to plan its rail timetable more efficiently and improve customer convenience.
HS2 to serve Nottingham and Leicester city centres under new plans
There is a strong case for high-speed trains to directly connect the city centres of Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester and Leeds via the East Midlands Hub station at Toton, more than halving journey times and boosting the economy by at least £1.4 billion.
Britain trials solar-powered rail line in effort to develop a greener network
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.
Revamp of sea wall to protect vital rail artery is set to resume
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.
RIA asks UK Government to ‘Show Us the Rail Enhancements’
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 now accepts PayPal payments
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.
Eurotunnel has announced that it is ready for any Brexit outcome
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.
Shapps suggests HS2 will be £22 billion over budget and five years late
Has the HS2 project become a "shambles from a London-obsessed Government and a monumental failure for the North"?
New campaign suggests lack of investment is holding the north of England back
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.
Northern announce introduction of new electric trains between Blackpool and Liverpool
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.
Passengers to benefit from new fares system and more contactless options
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.
A new Alliance will help transform rail stations into community assets
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.
People with sight loss avoid rail travel due to accessibility issues
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.