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The UK Rail Minister has requested a comprehensive plan from…
The UK Rail Minister has requested a comprehensive plan from Hitachi to identify the extent of cracking found on some Class 800 Series trains, and has asked the rail industry to urgently set out a strategy to resolve prolonged passenger and network disruption.
The ‘Accessible Rail Travel with Avanti West Coast’ Facebook group…
The ‘Accessible Rail Travel with Avanti West Coast’ Facebook group connects passengers with each other in order to share their travel experiences.
With the investment coming from the UK government's Restoring Your…
With the investment coming from the UK government's Restoring Your Railway Fund, the line between Exeter and Okehampton will be re-opened to passengers all year round, instead of just during the summer.
The report, commissioned by the UK's Transport Secretary immediately after…
The report, commissioned by the UK's Transport Secretary immediately after the Stonehaven incident, includes a range of recommendations to further safeguard the UK's railways from extreme weather.
Upon delivery of the contract, passengers travelling along the Brighton…
Upon delivery of the contract, passengers travelling along the Brighton Mainline will be able to benefit from uninterrupted internet and mobile connectivity, including in tunnels and cuttings in the railway.
The Railway Industry Association, Rail Alliance and Rail Forum Midlands…
The Railway Industry Association, Rail Alliance and Rail Forum Midlands have set out five key 'asks' to the UK government to ensure that the rail supply chain can support the industry and ensure that Rail Project SPEED is a success.
The next stage of Project SPEED will see the industry…
The next stage of Project SPEED will see the industry pioneer new ways of working to halve the time and reduce the cost of delivering critical infrastructure projects.
The competition is calling for fresh thinking from rails inventors…
The competition is calling for fresh thinking from rails inventors and innovators with ideas to improve passenger journeys and decarbonise the rail network.
The high-resolution imagery from satellites and aircraft can produce detailed…
The high-resolution imagery from satellites and aircraft can produce detailed maps of habitats, helping Network Rail to identify likely biodiversity ‘hotspots’ found alongside Britain's rail network.
While the public are being asked to stay at home,…
While the public are being asked to stay at home, the rail industry is using this opportunity to plan improvements around Manchester ready for when passengers return in much greater numbers.
The Department for Transport (DfT) will delay the normal annual…
The Department for Transport (DfT) will delay the normal annual January change to rail fares until 1 March 2021, offering a significant window for commuters who cannot work at home to purchase cheaper season tickets at the existing rate and allowing greater flexibility in uncertain times.
In a UK-first, Hitachi Rail and Eversholt Rail have signed…
In a UK-first, Hitachi Rail and Eversholt Rail have signed an agreement aimed at bringing battery power – and fuel savings of more than 20 per cent – to the modern Great Western Railway Intercity Express Trains that carry passengers between Penzance and London.
Figures have shown that the UK rail freight network will…
Figures have shown that the UK rail freight network will play a vital role during Christmas 2020, with freight trains transporting more than 1.6 million tonnes of intermodal goods on almost 3,700 trains in November 2020 alone.
By encouraging passengers to use e-tickets, the two train operators…
By encouraging passengers to use e-tickets, the two train operators can ensure social distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Routes into Rail website will showcase sector role models,…
The Routes into Rail website will showcase sector role models, include a jobs portal and provide access to the latest news and opportunities.
