Freight trial service launched in Wolverhampton as part of development plans
Rail freight operator DB Cargo UK and steel and mining company ArcelorMittal has launched a trial service moving 1,300 tonnes of steel coil by rail to Wolverhampton.
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Felixstowe branch line to receive £60.4 million upgrade
A new scheme to increase freight services and create a more reliable railway for passengers travelling between Ipswich and Felixstowe has been given the green light by the Secretary of State for Transport and the Port of Felixstowe.
TransPennine route to be the first digital intercity rail line in the UK
The government has announced plans for Britain’s first digitally controlled intercity rail line as it invests £13 billion in improving journeys across the North.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam visits MTR Crossrail in London
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong administration has met with MTR Crossrail officials to hear how the new service is transforming rail services for passengers in London.
Grand Central Rail releases new e-ticketing service
Grand Central Rail, which provides a direct train service from London to Yorkshire and the North East, has released a new e-ticketing service.
Virgin Trains customers can now bid for last minute first class upgrades
Virgin Trains customers can now bid on last minute upgrades for first class tickets on east coast services via upgrade app Seatfrog.
Transport Focus to sit on Network Rail supervisory boards
Passenger representatives, Transport Focus, will now sit on Network Rail supervisory boards overseeing the running of both track and train across large swathes of the country.
Plans to modernise customer service on the London Overground announced
London Overground’s operators, Transport for London (TfL) and Arriva Rail London (ARL), have announced plans to review and modernise customer service on London Overground.
Virgin Trains’ Pendolino has been given a new look
Virgin Trains’ Pendolino has a new look as part of a fleet repaint programme.
Extra carriages to be added to busiest Southeastern routes
A total of 68 extra carriages are to be added to trains on the busiest Southeastern services.
New figures show a boost in retail sales due to station investments
New retail results released today by Network Rail show that total retail sales at its managed stations grew by 5.29% between April and June 2017.
TransPennine Express reveals first image of its brand-new trains
TransPennine Express (TPE) has shared an exclusive image of the first carriage from the second fleet of its new trains.
New innovative lighting project implemented at Redditch station
Train operator London Midland has worked with West Midlands lighting company, Thorlux Lighting, to install a raft of cutting edge technologies at Redditch station.
Preston to Blackpool railway upgrade is the biggest since 1800s
Work will shortly be underway to upgrade the line between Preston and Blackpool, in what will be the largest rail investment in the area since the 19th century.
Trainline launches the UK’s first ever ticket price predictor
Trainline has launched the UK’s first ever train ticket price predictor though its app.