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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.
The UK’s independent watchdog Transport Focus recently asked more than 12,800 people to rank things that would most improve their journey experience. The results have showed that value for money came top, followed by getting a seat and improved punctuality.
After the whirlwind has now settled on the UK’s 2017 Autumn Budget announcements, what decisions concern projects within the rail sector?
Trainline has launched a voice app built for the Google Assistant.
According to the latest punctuality figures published by Network Rail, Trenitalia UK-owned train operator c2c has returned to its position as the most punctual operator in Britain.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published research showing that many passengers using travel assistance are satisfied or very satisfied with the help they receive, but more must be done to improve the reliability, consistency and awareness of assistance available.
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Eurostar relocating to St Pancras International, with the improved station facilities and reduced journey times supporting passenger growth of 25 per cent from 8 to 10 million travellers a year1.
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has joined forces with Network Rail to examine how the industry can modernise standards to ensure they allow for innovation and greater cost efficiencies in the supply chain.
British train operating company South Western Railway (SWR) has awarded Siemens an order to refurbish their fleet of existing 172 Class 444 and Class 450 Desiro trains. The contract is worth more than €56 million.
Manchester’s three main railway stations have been connected for the first time by the Ordsall Chord bridge – the historic centrepiece of the Great North Rail Project. The first passenger train will run across Ordsall Chord in December 2017.
Network Rail’s recent completion of new track and signalling between London Bridge and Blackfriars brings the hub London station a step closer to welcoming the Thameslink services.
Network Rail and Southeastern are striving to ensure trains run safely through the worst of the winter weather.
DB Cargo UK is working with Axiom Rail and WH Davis to convert 110 HTA coal hoppers into new state of the art HRA aggregate hopper wagons.
A recent survey suggests that Brexit is becoming an increasing factor for British people when considering their leisure travel.
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Network Rail’s recent stabilising work to the Chiltern main line has been displayed in full technicolour via recently released time-lapse footage.
