First refurbished long distance train for SWR enters passenger service
Passenger experience on South Western Railway will be greatly improved as a result of the £50 million Desiro interior upgrade programme.
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Wide-ranging proposals published to make the railway more accessible for all
The wide-ranging reforms to the Disabled People’s Protection Policy (DPPP) are designed to bring greater quality, consistency and reliability to assisted travel for disabled passengers.
Southeastern launches new initiatives to recruit more female train drivers
Across the entire rail industry, just 16 per cent of employees are female, but Southeastern has many new schemes to improve this statistic.
Andrew Jones is confirmed to be the new UK Rail Minister
Andrew chaired the Northern Electrification Taskforce, providing the Secretary of State for Transport with advice on the electrification of railways.
UK Transport Minister quits over Brexit
Jo Johnson, UK Transport Minister, has quit his position over Brexit and calls for a new vote.
Green initiatives on the East Coast Main Line deemed a success
The sustainable efforts have helped Network Rail achieve a BREAAM excellent rating - the second highest rating given by the Building Research Establishment’s method of assessing, rating and certifying the sustainability of buildings.
Harris hawk employed to keep pigeons away at London Waterloo
Fewer pigeons in the station will improve customer experience, reduce mess in surrounding areas and decrease cleaning costs.
Railway between London Paddington and the west to be improved with new funding
Reducing the likelihood of infrastructure failing should increase the reliability of the service, and improve safety on the network.
Network Rail secures record £2 billion to better Surrey’s railway
The money will be spent between 2019-2024 across the route and represents more than a 20 per cent increase on the existing five-year budget.
New UK project seeks partners with solutions that will improve passenger journeys
Following recent market research, Network Rail and Transport Systems Catapult work together to source innovation solutions that could benefit the UK rail network.
Northern Powerhouse Rail is to receive £37 million of development funding
Part of the Autumn Budget has revealed funding that is specifically earmarked to help deliver transport infrastructure in the North of England.
Zonegreen assures worker safety at Willesden depot
Working at heights is always dangerous, however, Zonegreen has come up with a way to minimise the effects of a fall when working high-up.
The major upgrade of the Felixstowe branch line progresses further
Extra track, that is ready to be installed on the line, will help increase freight transportation, reduce congestion and improve rail safety.
ORR approves £35 billion plans to boost Britain’s railway
For both passengers and freight operators the approval will help cut delays caused by infrastructure failures, such as track defects.
Northern’s 100th refurbished Class 170 train enters service
The refurbished trains form part of Northern’s wide-ranging plan to enhance customer journeys by improving all aspects of its network.