Proposals have been submitted for Gatwick Airport station upgrade
The transformation of Gatwick Airport station is a step closer after a planning application was submitted for the major redevelopments…
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Penalty fares altered to protect passengers’ genuine mistakes
Individuals who made sincere mistakes in purchasing the incorrect ticket will hopefully not be treated like fare dodgers now with the new guidance policy in place…
Bristol receives biggest ever signalling upgrade
Updating the signalling technology around Bristol Temple Meads station will create a more reliable network in 2019, with higher quality services throughout the area…
Ashford International welcomes the first modern high-speed train en-route to Paris
The recent multi-million pound works at Ashford International station included state-of the-art signalling equipment and will provide economic and social benefits to the area…
Felixstowe branch line to be upgraded in £60.4 million programme
Rail freight on the Felixstowe branch line will be transformed, creating a more efficient, flexible and environmentally-friendly line; improving the experience for both passengers and employees whilst lessening the traffic on the roads…
UK passengers are making less mistakes when purchasing tickets from machines
Research has found that newer machines have made it easier for travellers to purchase tickets correctly from the ticket vending machines, however there are still improvements that need to be made…
Five additional AVENTRA trains will operate on the Elizabeth line
The Elizabeth line is set to transform transport in London and will operate AVENTRA trains from Bombardier for quicker, easier and more accessible journeys, carrying a potential 200 million passengers across the city…
ATO has been operated with ETCS during passenger service for the first time
The success underlines the combined efforts of Network Rail, the supply chain and the train operators that have worked over the last five years on this project whilst demonstrating how an industry approach is the way to solve future railway capacity issues…
Freight support needs to be included in rail investment strategy, believes FTA
Efficient rail freight is vital to keep Britain trading, with a direct impact on more than 7 million people employed in the movement of goods. With new technology and other disruptive forces affecting the industry, targets for freight need to be included in the investment strategy…
West of England rail companies join to secure £9.45 billion economic plan
A long-term plan has been created to demonstrate how an improved 'partnership railway' of the public and private sectors will secure prosperity for the region, strengthen the economy, improve journeys and provide rewarding careers…
UK Government requests funding proposals for new Heathrow rail link
The UK Government has requested private companies and local authorities to present ideas for a new southern rail link to Heathrow Airport that will help improve the transport network across the country; providing more services, journeys and connections...
Virgin’s new Azuma trains have arrived in the UK
Once the Azuma fleet is complete, the Virgin rail network will have a higher capacity, offering faster journeys and providing an improved passenger experience…
HS2 independent assessment services contract has been awarded
Network Certification Body and CERTIFER are now responsible for the HS2 infrastructure and ensuring safety standards are met throughout the project, after they partnered and won the HS2 assessment contract…
Investment strategy for Scotland’s rail improvements has been published
Transport Scotland has published their strategy detailing the investments in their planned rail improvements which will take place over the next decade…
Bombardier secures contract extension to maintain trains for London Overground
Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a seven year contract extension by TfL to service Electrostar trains operating on the London Overground network.