UK Transport Minister quits over Brexit
Jo Johnson, UK Transport Minister, has quit his position over Brexit and calls for a new vote.
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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.
UK’s first tram train enters service between Rotherham and Sheffield
Following the pilot of the UK’s first tram train, it is hoped that other areas across the country will realise its potential as an alternative option for urban mobility.
New RSSB framework means the societal value of rail can be better measured
New 'Common Social Impact Framework for Rail' (CSIF), set out by RSSB, is hoped to show the societal impact the rail industry has within the UK.
Tyne and Wear Metro receives extra £900,000 for fleet maintenance
Passenger flow, experience and sense of safety will all be improved with a more reliable fleet of Metro trains, thanks to extra funding.
The first robot in the UK travel industry is welcomed by Eurostar
The interactive humanoid robot offers customers a fun new way to find out about their journey before departure, and entertains younger travellers.