£5.5 million available for projects developing ‘first of a kind’ tech for railways
The funding is part of the third round of Innovate UK’s initiative, and is focused on technology that will improve environmental performance.
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TransPennine Express is first UK TOC to use WhatsApp for customer service
The popular social media platform means customers now have an additional customer service channel to communicate with the operator.
DfT seeks passenger views on bid to extend pay-as-you-go across rail network
The consultation feedback in the southeast will be used when considering how to implement PAYG more widely across other urban or commuter areas.
HS2 confirms London Euston and Old Oak Common construction teams
HS2 Ltd names the construction teams that will deliver the project’s London terminus and its west London super-hub at Old Oak Common.
HS2 reveals design images for Old Oak Common station
The new super-hub is set to be the best-connected rail station in the UK with connections to Elizabeth line into central London and Heathrow Airport and HS2 services to the midlands, Scotland and the North.
Japan’s high-speed rail experts travel to Birmingham to learn about HS2
HS2 Ltd welcomed experts from Central Japan Railway (CJR) – the company that pioneered the iconic Shinkansen ‘bullet train’ – to hear how the UK’s new high-speed railway is being delivered.
ORR publishes annual report on rail funding and expenditure data
During 2017-18, operators saw their costs increase for staff (0.9 per cent), rolling stock (5.5 per cent) and other operating costs such as access charges (1.4 per cent).
UK Rail Minister announces huge funding boost to cut carbon footprint of rail
UK Rail Minister, Andrew Jones, has announced project funding of £1.75 million that looks into solar panels that directly power trains and a system that uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce steam to power engines.
Colas Rail awarded rail grinding contract by Network Rail
Operating and maintaining six rail grinding machines, Colas Rail will deliver almost 1,400 operational shifts a year, in a 24/7 operation.
Preferred bidders for next generation of rail system contracts in UK are announced
Network Rail have announced the preferred bidders to deliver what is required to make the rail system work, including track, points, overhead lines and signalling.
Heathrow Express rated as best UK rail operator by passengers
The Heathrow Express service received the best-in-UK rating for overall satisfaction, punctuality/reliability and speed.
SEGRO to operate flagship Rail Freight Interchange in East Midlands
The new rail freight terminal will be able to run up to 16 freight trains per day, with each tonne of freight transported by rail cutting carbon emissions by 76 per cent compared with road haulage.
UK rail passenger satisfaction receives lowest rating in a decade
In a recent survey, overall satisfaction with rail services was at 79 per cent, the lowest level since 2008, with 21 per cent of passengers not satisfied.
Network Rail employs first head of apprenticeships to improve access to rail careers
Apprenticeships are central to Network Rail’s skills development strategy and the company is a supporter of reforms to make them more flexible.
A new standards challenge process will be developed by RIA and TfL
The aim of the process is to develop innovations in the industry, with the potential to reduce costs for the benefit of passengers, freight users and taxpayers.