New Chair of the WMCA HS2 Growth Delivery Board announced
The Chair has an important role, working with the government and continuing to use HS2 as a platform for future success and increased investment.
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Decisive action has been taken on the future of the North’s railways
A new appointment, new funding and confirmed upgrade programme will all help ensure the railway network in the north of the UK is as efficient as possible.
Network Rail’s new £280 million deal will transform passenger experience
Network Rail signs a five-year contract with JCDecaux to handle in-station advertising and the transition to 100 per cent digital advertising.
iPort Rail, the rail freight terminal in Doncaster, is officially open
iPort connects to the electrified East Coast Main Line and is located next to the M18, close to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, within two hours of the deep-water ports.
ORR calls on the industry to improve competition in the ticket gate market
Stronger competition in the markets for ticket gates and ticket vending machines will increase the level of innovation used in product development.
Train service punctuality is improving for UK customers in the North
After disappointing timetable problems in May, TPE, Northern and Network Rail have a strong focus on improving the punctuality of their services.
By 2020, HS2 will have supported 15,000 new jobs
The new high-speed railway will benefit a whole generation of engineers, designers, architects and geologists, with 30,000 jobs supported in total.
New High Speed 2 development centre opens in Birmingham
The new centre, based at Millennium Point in Birmingham, will house the plans and developments involved in creating the UK’s fastest ever train.
Network Rail agrees £1.46bn commercial estate sale to help fund railway upgrade plan
Network Rail has agreed terms with Telereal Trillium and Blackstone Property Partners for the sale of its commercial estate portfolio. Proceeds from the £1.46 billion transaction will help fund the large-scale railway upgrade plan, bringing major improvements for passengers and reducing the need for taxpayers to fund the railway.
Greater Anglia employs Land Sheriffs to improve safety for rail passengers
Land Sheriffs are extra hands to assist with general travel and customer enquires but also help in preventing crime and responding to emergencies.
HS2 Phase Two Managing Director has decided to leave
After three successful years working on the high-speed rail project, Paul Griffiths will leave HS2 Ltd at the end of December 2018.
Network Rail procurement launched to find partner for digital transformation
Looking for a train control partner, Network Rail are preparing for the deployment of ETCS on the first major digital railway.
Virgin Trains first to use RCS-based messages for customer communications
Rich Communications Services (RCS) messaging is a new mobile industry communications standard that allows Virgin Trains to send rich ‘Chat’, helping deliver seamless customer journeys.
New study shows the commute should be counted as part of the working day
Traditionally, the government has been more concerned about the benefits of free Wi-Fi for business travellers, but a research team believe that the impact on commuters may be more important.
Elizabeth line services through central London won’t be open until 2019
The Elizabeth line will bring an extra 1.5 million people to within 45 minutes of central London and more than 200 million passengers are expected to use it every year.