news Natasha Grice joins Transport Focus leadership team Former Interim Head of Customer Strategy at Chiltern Railways, Natasha… 14 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen Former Interim Head of Customer Strategy at Chiltern Railways, Natasha Grice, has joined the leadership team at Transport Focus.
news Network Rail and GWR trial new enhanced passenger information service Until November 2021, Network Rail and GWR are trialling a… 27 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review Until November 2021, Network Rail and GWR are trialling a new passenger information service that provides enhanced travel information regarding train delays and disruptions.
news New high performing rail timetable announced for Manchester rail network For rail services in and around Manchester, a new timetable… 12 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review 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.
news Major investment announced for Britain’s rail in the North and Midlands The UK government has announced a £401 million investment to… 26 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review 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.
news ScotRail to move to Scottish Government ownership in 2022 It has been announced that ScotRail services will be provided… 17 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review It has been announced that ScotRail services will be provided within Scottish Government ownership from the expiry of the current ScotRail franchise, currently expected in March 2022.
news Northern England leaders call for vital work to reduce rail congestion Prior to Northern operating under new ownership, leaders across the… 28 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review Prior to Northern operating under new ownership, leaders across the North of England are calling for stronger commitments to rail infrastructure developments.
news UK government takes action to improve service on West Midlands Trains Following bad performance, the UK Transport Secretary has announced that… 10 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review Following bad performance, the UK Transport Secretary has announced that West Midlands Railway will be required to invest £20 million to improve service.
news Northern franchise ownership to be taken over by UK government Arriva's Northern franchise will be transferred to the Operator of… 29 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review Arriva's Northern franchise will be transferred to the Operator of Last Resort as of 1 March 2020, announces UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.
news Industry responds to England’s Northern franchise announcement A statement released by Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for… 9 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review A statement released by Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, has raised concerns over the financial viability of the Northern franchise operated by Arriva Rail North.
news HS2 reveals the design for new stations in Birmingham and Solihull These stations will be catalysts for regeneration, creating jobs and… 9 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review These stations will be catalysts for regeneration, creating jobs and opportunities for local people and economic benefits for Birmingham and the Midlands.
news Millions of passengers benefit from over £220m in station improvements Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has officially unveiled a completely refurbished… 14 March 2014 | By Rail Delivery Group Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has officially unveiled a completely refurbished rail station for Wokingham...
news Watchdog warns of up to 13% fare rises in 2012 Rail passengers will face the first of three years of… 16 August 2011 | By Passenger Focus Rail passengers will face the first of three years of inflation-busting fare rises in January 2012...
