UK rail passengers will benefit from ‘one-click’ compensation
The automated claims systems, available via smartphones and smartcard registration, will make compensation claims easier for customers.
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RIA’s Autumn Budget submission calls for further rolling stock R&D funding
The submission states that no R&D funding for rolling stock “will significantly reduce the ability of suppliers to take high risk leading edge development”.
New protection system improves depot safety
Zonegreen has deployed a new system that improves safety, protects working personnel and keeps operations running smoothly.
Network Rail’s IP Signalling team achieves industry first
Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Signalling team has achieved an industry first – recording the highest ever score in an internationally recognised project management assessment.
Network Rail’s heat-seeking helicopter helps to combat train delays
As part of an ongoing drive to improve train performance, Network Rail’s high-tech thermal imaging helicopter recently flew over Surrey to spot and stop potential railway infrastructure faults.
Invest in GREAT & DIT showcase UK rail investment opportunities at InnoTrans
At InnoTrans 2018, the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse jointly exhibited as Invest in GREAT, allowing them to meet with potential overseas investors looking to find out more about opportunities in the UK rail industry; the most buoyant and fastest growing in Europe in terms of existing and planned investment.
UK sub-national Transport Bodies to create joint rail forum
Midlands Connect and Transport for the North have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing them to work more closely together towards a mutual vision for rebalancing the UK economy through sustainable transport improvements.
Innovate UK & DfT seek projects to support cleaner & more efficient railways
Innovate UK is to launch a competition on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT) that will allow businesses to apply for a share of £3.5 million funding to encourage innovation in the UK rail sector, demonstrate new technologies to customers and industry and help to build better railways for…
New trains for the Liverpool City Region achieve key milestone
To be introduced on to the UK’s Merseyrail network from 2020, the new fleet of Stadler trains has reached a highly significant point in the manufacturing process, with the first car-bodies nearing completion and final assembly about to begin.
The UK’s Hull Trains celebrates its 18th birthday
Long distance train operating company Hull Trains is celebrating 18 years since its first-ever train departed London-bound from Hull.
Network Rail signs £200m British Steel contract extension at InnoTrans
A two-year contract extension continues the close partnership between British Steel and Network Rail.
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.
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.