All Department for Transport articles
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NewsGreat Western Railway introduces UK’s first battery-only passenger train
Great Western Railway launches the UK’s first battery-only passenger train, aiming to cut emissions and support sustainable travel on non-electrified branch lines.
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NewsLondon NorthWestern and West Midlands railway services return to public ownership
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership, aiming to improve reliability, integration and passenger experience across the Midlands and beyond.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail must prioritise rail freight to unlock economic growth across the North and Midlands
Rail Freight Group welcomes NPR plans but urges that freight capacity is embedded, supporting industrial investment, net zero goals, and efficient logistics across northern England.
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NewsNew rail leaders appointed as government advances plans for Great British Railways reform
The government appoints new chairs at Network Rail and DFTO, strengthening leadership as legislation progresses to integrate track and train under Great British Railways.
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NewsWest Midlands Railway completes £70 million Tyseley depot upgrade
Tyseley Traction Maintenance Depot has been redeveloped with modern facilities, solar power and extended capacity to improve train reliability and reduce delays for passengers.
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NewsCutting-edge digital ticketing trials launch on Northern trains
Passengers on Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds can now join a digital ticketing trial offering simpler journeys, automatic lowest fares and £15 free travel, as part of the government’s Plan for Change.
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First of a Kind winners launch 26 innovative railway projects to improve safety and passenger experience
Government-backed projects will use AI and new technologies to enhance platform safety, reduce delays, and boost passenger experience across the UK rail network.
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NewsRail operators encourage young people to explore apprenticeships as minimum train driver age is lowered
Apprenticeships offer school leavers opportunities in driving, engineering and support roles while earning, gaining skills and building careers in a growing, diverse rail industry.
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NewsSouth Eastern Railway formed as track and train unite under single leadership to improve services
Southeastern and Network Rail merge under one team to boost performance, passenger experience and value for money in the South East.
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NewsSouth Western Railway returns to public ownership under new Great British Railways reform plan
South Western Railway is the first operator to return to public control, marking a major step in UK rail reform.
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News£1.7 million invested to improve access and safety at stations across UK rail network
Govia Thameslink Railway is delivering 51 projects to improve station accessibility, safety and facilities across its 236-station UK network.
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NewsUK Government launches £5m rail innovation fund to boost accessibility, safety, and passenger experience
New funding supports UK rail innovations in AI, accessibility, safety, and greener transport, enhancing journeys and encouraging more people to choose rail.
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NewsTranspennine Route Upgrade (TRU) makes bold appointment
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Network Rail to lead design integration for a central section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the 18-mile leg from Stalybridge to Huddersfield.