Midlands Rail Hub submits £2 billion rail upgrade and transformation plan
The Midlands Rail Hub has outlined plans of up to £2 billion for new and improved rail infrastructure, to be completed between 2024-2033.
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Network Rail delivers second-tier of investment for signalling across the UK
Network Rail has announced the second instalment of investment for signalling across the UK which is estimated to cost in excess of £215 million.
Network Rail’s new regions go live to improve performance for passengers
Significant changes at Network Rail are underway, designed to deliver better performance and punctuality for Britain’s passengers and rail freight.
New apps to help customers during disruption launched by Virgin
New apps increase communication and provide real-time information for both customers and employees to give up-to-date information about delays.
More must be done to promote women in rail says MP
Chi Onwurah MP, has issued a rallying cry to the rail industry ahead of International Women in Engineering Day, stating that ‘more needs to be done to promote women in engineering and in rail more widely.’
Czech rail experts visit HS2 Ltd on fact-finding mission
Members of the Czech Parliament, government and rail industry visited HS2 Ltd in preparation of the Czech Republic’s investment in its railways.
Mainline testing of UK’s first hydrogen train gets green light
HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen train, is to be tested on the mainline railway.
Passengers and freight are integral to the development of the railways
Network Rail's R&D programme of innovative projects aimed at transforming rail travel, highlights how passengers and freight must remain central to the developments.
First Stadler FLIRT train receives approval to enter UK service
The British railway regulatory authority has granted Stadler approval for the four-car bimodal FLIRT train for the use of Greater Anglia.
Hull Trains have released images of new trains scheduled for use this year
Hull Trains has released new images which show the production of its new £60 million fleet, set to be running on UK tracks by the end of 2019.
South Western Railway to rollout on-board entertainment to passengers
Passengers travelling on some SWR routes can experience new entertainment with the latest in film, comedy, gaming or catch-up TV through SWR|Stream service.
Department for Transport pledges investment to transform the UK railways
As part of the First of a Kind competition, projects will receive a share of £7.8 million in government funding for innovative ideas to transform the railway industry.
UK announces commitment to end global warming contributions
Theresa May has announced new legislation that says the UK will have ended its global warming contributions by 2050.
Virgin Trains to launch new customer-focused train service
From May 2021, Virgin plans to operate customer-focused services which will offer free Wi-Fi and entertainment, a seat guarantee, automatic compensation for delays, and the cheapest fares available.
HS2 should be top priority for next UK Prime Minister, says former minister
As the Tory leadership battle races on, former Transport Secretary and Chief Whip Sir Patrick McLoughlin MP has urged the next Prime Minister of the UK to back 30,000 jobs and £92 million in economic growth HS2 facilitates.