Ghani calls for more women and greater diversity in rail
Transport Minister Nusrat Ghani has called on the rail industry to improve diversity, and ensure women have access to the fulfilling jobs, pay and progression.
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Network Rail awards £800m rail haulage and seasonal services contracts
Network Rail has awarded contracts worth £800m for the haulage and operations of its engineering trains and seasonal treatment services in Control Period 6.
Final Crossrail west London station upgrade contracts awarded
Network Rail has confirmed the award of contracts for construction of the new or enhanced ticket halls at Southall, Hayes & Harlington, West Drayton, Ealing Broadway, West Ealing and Acton Main Line stations.
Vivarail and Arcola announce emission-free trains for the UK
Vivarail and Arcola Energy have announced a long-term collaboration to bring emission-free trains to the UK with new hydrogen cell technology.
Network Rail launches new partnership to tackle railway trespassers
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have launched a new partnership with the English Football League Trust (EFL) and StreetGames to help tackle the increasing number of people risking their lives on the railway.
The London Assembly responds to NAO report on Crossrail
The London Assembly has responded to findings that a fixation on December 2018 for completion and a mismanagement of the Crossrail project are what has lead to delay after delay in the launch of HS2.
Greater Anglia suspends seat reservations as new trains enter service
The suspension of seat reservations on trains is to limit confusion between the new and old trains while the 169 new trains are introduced.
Goole rail manufacturing facility plans submitted by Siemens Mobility
The proposed £200 million development at Goole 36 reaches major milestone as the first phase of manufacturing facilities are expected to open in 2023.
Suppliers central to delivering rail network of future according to Review
According to the Williams Rail Review, suppliers need greater visibility of upcoming work, understand how the private sector can get more involved in financing rail improvements, and consistency in workloads to provide rail of the future.
HS1 Ltd proposes link between London and Bordeaux
Passengers will be able to travel from London to Bordeaux in less than five hours, using the new proposed high-speed line.
RDG proposes ‘generational step-change’ to Britain’s franchise system
Following months of consultation with passengers, businesses and communities, Britain’s Rail Delivery Group (the RDG) has submitted proposals to the Williams Review that would create a generational step-change in accountability and customer focus.
Crossrail reveals plans for completion of the Elizabeth line
New leadership team outlines new plan to put Crossrail project back on track with robust and realistic plan which follows a detailed audit of the programme.
Network Rail announces £750 million contract for signalling across UK
Network Rail has announced the award of six multi-million-pound framework contracts to deliver signalling and telecoms across the UK, worth an estimated £750 million.
Warning issued to drone pilots following recent railway incident in Britain
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have warned drone pilots to keep away from the railway or risk being taken to court and facing a £2,500 penalty.
Network Rail awards Siemens Mobility huge GSM-R upgrade contract
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a €36 million contract by Network Rail to upgrade the GSM-R cab radios of the entire Great Britain rolling stock fleet.