HS2 launches plan for a ‘green corridor’ alongside the railway
As well as delivering a new high-speed route, HS2 will provide better wildlife habitats, a greener landscape and support for community projects…
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SMEs will benefit from Network Rail’s new industry-wide contractual changes
The contractual changes are part of a number of improvements being made to help create a healthier environment for suppliers at all levels…
Rail expansion essential to help UK cities achieve economic and social goals
If UK cities are to continue improving the social, environmental and economic aspects within their communities, rail expansion is a vital requirement…
Heathrow Express scores 95 per cent in customer satisfaction survey
The electric train service to and from the UK’s largest airport scores highly in customer ratings of satisfaction, punctuality, speed and internet connection…
Tender launched for Network Rail’s £5 billion railway track contracts
The maintenance and renewal of Britain’s 20,000 miles of track forms part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan, which sees £130 million invested every week…
New Managing Director has been appointed for Hull Trains
With global experience in the rail sector, and a history of senior positions, Louise Cheeseman is to be the next Managing Director of Hull Trains…
Network Rail told to spend more on reliability and safety
Over the next five years, Network Rail has been advised to spend more than planned to maximise the railway improvements…
First test train for the TransPennine Express futuristic fleet arrives in UK
In the TransPennine Express’s Nova 1 fleet, 19 new five carriage trains, harnessing Japanese bullet train technology, will enter service in 2019…
One in four UK train companies found to be wrongly advising passengers
An undercover investigation run by Which? found train company staff are failing to correctly advise passengers that have been delayed and are owed compensation…
Britain’s rail freight in 2016 supplied over £1.7 billion in economic benefits
A new report from KPMG and the Rail Delivery Group has highlighted the great economical impact rail freight has on Britain…
Major environmental announcements for Network Rail’s managed stations
Network Rail is attempting to tackle three significant environmental issues in the country’s biggest and busiest rail stations, demonstrating their commitment to caring for the environment…
Virgin Trains and Uber encourage people to leave cars at home
Virgin Trains and Uber have partnered in an attempt to reduce the use of privatised vehicles across cities in the UK; the first step towards a fully integrated and seamless booking experience…
Britain’s rail strategy should focus on national productivity, report claims
A new report, ‘Beyond HS2’, offers a comprehensive view of what Britain’s railway should look like by the middle of the century…
Network Rail completes two milestones ahead of InterCity Express services
Before the new InterCity Express Passenger trains can be introduced across the UK rail network, alterations to the infrastructure must occur…
New images highlight the progress of London’s Elizabeth line
The Crossrail project, delivered by Crossrail Limited and jointly sponsored by the Department for Transport and Transport for London, is expected to transform the network’s journeys throughout the capital city's centre...