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1,000 days pass since last update of RNEP
RIA have warned that increasing delays to the latest update…
RIA have warned that increasing delays to the latest update of the RNEP are causing communication issues and project budget cuts.
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New programme of air quality monitoring introduced for Britain’s railways
The Rail Safety and Standards Board aims to help Britain’s…
The Rail Safety and Standards Board aims to help Britain’s rail industry to maintain a healthier mode of transport through its Stations Air Quality Monitoring Network programme.
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Network Rail and GWR trial new enhanced passenger information service
Until November 2021, Network Rail and GWR are trialling a…
Until November 2021, Network Rail and GWR are trialling a new passenger information service that provides enhanced travel information regarding train delays and disruptions.
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New high performing rail timetable announced for Manchester rail network
For rail services in and around Manchester, a new timetable…
For rail services in and around Manchester, a new timetable has been approved to start in December 2022, mainly focusing on improving rail service performance to provide a reliable passenger journey.
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UK government inquires action to improve on-train air quality
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched findings produced by…
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched findings produced by the RSSB, identifying that the air quality levels on some diesel-powered trains is 'poorer than desired'.
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Avanti West Coast partners with BT to upgrade rail line Wi-Fi coverage
Avanti West Coast is investing £45 million in a deal…
Avanti West Coast is investing £45 million in a deal with BT to boost digital connectivity for customers on the West Coast Main Line, through upgrades to mobile and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
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DfT launches strategy to improve transport access for disabled passengers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled a range of…
The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled a range of initiatives to remove barriers and improve confidence for disabled people as they return to trains after the pandemic.
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Chiltern Railways unveils emission-free battery operated HybridFLEX train
Chiltern Railways has marked 25 years of achievement as a…
Chiltern Railways has marked 25 years of achievement as a train operator with a celebration event and the launch of HybridFLEX – Britain’s first battery-diesel train.
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Study highlights expansion prospects for Oxfordshire rail network
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study has outlined a number of…
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study has outlined a number of future improvements to increase interconnectivity across Oxfordshire.
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UK government announces funding to deliver a rail data revolution
The funding will support the development of the Rail Data…
The funding will support the development of the Rail Data Marketplace, which will ultimately improve journeys for passengers across the UK.
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Network Rail completes London King’s Cross improvement scheme
The project to replace the over 40-year-old tracks and track…
The project to replace the over 40-year-old tracks and track layout on the 1.5 mile approach into London King's Cross station has been completed.
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Network Rail to showcase hydrogen-powered HydroFLEX train at COP26
Working with Porterbrook, Network Rail has announced plans to showcase some of the best…
Working with Porterbrook, Network Rail has announced plans to showcase some of the best of British low-carbon train technology at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow.
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Network Rail signs declaration in pledge to make rail travel greener
Britain’s rail infrastructure operator has joined railway organisations from around…
Britain’s rail infrastructure operator has joined railway organisations from around the world in signing the UIC's Climate Declaration to further commit to tackling climate change.
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Major investment announced for Britain’s rail in the North and Midlands
The UK government has announced a £401 million investment to…
The UK government has announced a £401 million investment to give passengers and freight operators across the North and Midlands faster, greener and more reliable rail services.
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‘Passenger Assistance’ app launched to make railway more accessible
A new app has been launched in Great Britain that…
A new app has been launched in Great Britain that will make it easier and quicker for disabled people to request assistance for their train journeys, helping people to travel with confidence.