Will the orange ‘magstripe’ train tickets soon be extinct?
UK operator Northern says it will use five million fewer iconic, orange ‘magstripe’ train tickets this year, thanks to Northern customers’ continued switch to digital alternatives.
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RIA seeks long overdue update to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline
There has been no update to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) since it was published exactly three-and-a-half years ago.
GB Railfreight opens new health and wellbeing centres in London and Doncaster
The centres will offer preventative, convenient healthcare for all GB Railfreight employees, contributing to a safer, healthier and happier work environment.
Great Western Railway extends Class 802 maintenance contract
Hitachi Rail will maintain Great Western Railway's (GWR) West of England fleet of 36 Class 802 Intercity Express Trains until 2028 and bring millions of pounds in investment in the UK supply chain.
HS2’s Small Dean Viaduct given green light
A key 345m long HS2 viaduct which will take trains across the A413 and local rail lines south of Wendover has been given approval by Buckinghamshire Council.
TransPennine Express launches digital info screen at Lockerbie station
Train operator, TransPennine Express, is using digital technology to give customers an improved journey experience.
Revolutionising wheelchair boarding: Simplify Engineering’s fully automatic PRM lift
Simplify Engineering has developed a new PRM boarding lift to solve the challenges faced by wheelchair users when boarding trains.
Network Rail starts roof renovations at London Waterloo station
Network Rail are refurbishing London Waterloo’s 100-year-old station to replace the existing glazing and support structures and bring the roof back to its former glory.
GoMedia recognised for its accessible wayfinding solution for passengers with sight loss
Icomera subsidiary, GoMedia, has won two awards for its accessible wayfinding solution for passengers with sight loss, ‘Visor’.
100th GTR Electrostar completes Project Aurora upgrade programme
The 100th Class 377 Electrostar operated by Govia Thameslink Railway has returned to passenger service with improved reliability thanks to the Project Aurora upgrade programme.
ScotRail adds more carriages to Mallaig on its Highland Explorer services
ScotRail has operated the first of its Highland Explorer carriages, which have 20 cycle spaces and were a UK-first, on the Mallaig branch of the West Highland Line.
ERA approves Vossloh’s DE 18 Stage V locomotive for use in Italy
The DE 18 Stage V locomotive will help Italian operators drastically reduce their environmental impact.
British Sign Language travel advice rolled out at major stations
Network Rail have installed British Sign Language travel announcement touchscreens at eight major stations.
Cross City line flood protection work to bring more reliable journeys
Network Rail are undertaking drainage improvement work on the Cross City line south throughout May to offer more reliable journeys.
New Passenger Assist Points to be installed at Northern stations
Northern are to install eight Passenger Assist Points across its stations to help make travel easier for passengers with accessibility needs.