John Scheib to be the new Executive Vice President at Norfolk Southern
As William Galanko retires, Norfolk Southern Corporation names John Schieb as its new Vice President and Chief Legal Officer…
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Passengers using more time on trains to make purchases
New research has unveiled the growing appetite of UK rail users to make on-train purchases via mobile devices during their commute…
Work will begin on the new train maintenance depot in Exeter
Part of a programme of improvements to increase the South West’s rail capacity, the work contracts for new and refreshed trains and station developments have been signed…
First iconic purple roundels have been installed on Elizabeth line
With 11 months to go until opening of new railway, the first roundels and new signs, have been revealed and put in place on the Elizabeth line…
Cardiff’s transport hub to receive £40 million of funding
A meeting of the CCR Cabinet considered a report from Cardiff City Council Leader, Councillor Huw Thomas, which outlined a request for funding...
First of new Caledonian Sleeper trains arrive in UK
Introduction of the new trains will cause a wide range of improvements to the overnight rail service, initially on the Lowlander route…
Improving services on the Midland Main Line agreed to be a priority
The Government, Midlands Connect & East Midlands Councils agree the maximisation of HS2 benefits and improvement of services on the Midland Main Line to be a priority…
At Ashford International work begins to welcome e320 Eurostar trains
Work has begun to prepare Ashford International’s high-speed platforms for new international trains which will safeguard direct high-speed international services from Ashford…
Seat numbers double for TransWilts passengers
Great Western Railway (GWR) has added an extra carriage to their services, producing six extra trains a day…
The digital railway begins with landmark Siemens ETCS contract
Network Rail has awarded Siemens Rail Automation the contract to supply, install and support its European Train Control System (ETCS) on freight locomotives across Great Britain…
London Bridge’s huge new concourse now open to the public
After 10 days of major engineering work, the final section of the new concourse and five new platforms are open to the public as London Bridge’s redevelopment nears completion…
Freight trains in Britain to be upgraded with digital technology
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A less congested, better performing railway stepped closer to reality with the signing of a major, multi-million pound contract that will see freight trains upgraded with technology to make them safer, more efficient and flexible…
Virtual ticket agents help Greater Anglia passengers at ticket machines
Rail passengers in East Anglia, if struggling with the machine, can now press a button which will put them through to a real person who can help buy tickets and find the best fares…
All tracks surrounding London Bridge station are in place and ready for the New Year
The most complex track realignment in the UK’s railway has reached another crucial milestone ahead of the New Year with the completion of all work around London Bridge…
Evolution of rail franchising forms part of UK government’s new ‘strategic vision for rail’
The UK’s Transport Secretary Chris Grayling today (29 November 2017) has set out a new vision for Britain’s railways, including plans to end the operational divide between track and train and an evolution of the franchising system.