LNER announces new Azuma trains will enter service in May
The first Azuma train will run on the London - Leeds route, with further trains being phased into service on the rest of the route over the coming months.
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Network Rail announces preferred bidders for final track work contracts
The latest contract award covers work in London North West, London North East and East Midlands routes.
New report says rail electrification can be 33-50 per cent cheaper
RIA’s Electrification Cost Challenge report contains examples from both the UK and internationally to show how the cost of electrification has already reduced.
For the first time in the UK, the JAM card is introduced to rail
Virgin Trains is now ‘JAM card friendly’, which has been extremely successful in Northern Ireland with over 20,000 cards in circulation and 2,000 app users.
Passengers rarely feel they have a relationship with their train company
A new reports highlights that for many, a perceived lack of ‘customer-focus’ leads passengers to believe the system is mostly based around the needs of the railway rather than those of passengers.
HS2 Ltd signs a construction partner for Euston station
A Mace/Dragados team will deliver a new landmark station that will be the London gateway to HS2, setting new standards for design, construction and operation.
London Waterloo issues staff with mobile technology to advise passengers
Britain’s busiest railway station puts passengers first with better, real-time travel advice and new uniforms for staff.
Making Britain’s railway more commercially attractive
To encourage investment from the private sector and other organisations, Network Rail has implemented new initiatives to make it easier to do so.
Transport body seeks views on freight challenges in South East England
Transport for the South East (TfSE) – a newly-established transport body – is asking for businesses to provide views on their freight and logistics challenges to help improve the region’s transport strategy and increase investment opportunities.
West Midlands Rail Executive appoints new Executive Director
Malcolm Holmes has been appointed Executive Director at West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) following the success of the interim period.
Northern’s major fleet refurbishment programme reaches halfway point
By launching its 123rd refurbished train into service, Northern – the second largest train operator in the UK – has now refurbished more than 50 per cent of its trains.
New trials in emissions technology could lead to cleaner trains in Britain
A partnership between Porterbrook, South Western Railway and Eminox Limited will trial emissions-reducing technology which could be rolled out to hundreds of diesel trains across the UK’s rail network.
Virgin Trains is first TOC to be awarded with Social Mobility Employer status
The Social Mobility Pledge commits employers and businesses to play their part ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
New collaboration aims to develop the next generation of train drivers
The National College for High Speed Rail is the main apprenticeship provider, with DB Cargo UK providing the technical driver training.
Projects focused on automated rail design win share of £300,000
Network Rail’s Whole System Modelling programme exists to improve the way that the UK's railway is modelled and simulated.