All LNER articles
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NewsORR publishes first benchmarking report on train operators’ passenger assistance and highlights areas for improvement
The ORR report reveals unreliable delivery of passenger assistance across UK rail operators, prompting formal investigations and action plans to improve service for disabled passengers.
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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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Great British Railways risks repeating past failures without urgent reform, warns CPS report
A CPS report by Tony Lodge warns GBR could reduce accountability and hinder rail innovation without key reforms.
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NewsPublicly owned train operators coordinate maintenance plans to improve efficiency and reduce depot congestion
Northern, LNER and TransPennine Express collaborate at Heaton depot to maximise capacity and streamline maintenance across shared facilities.
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NewsPublicly owned train operators boost accessibility with BSL and tech during Deaf Awareness Week
DFTO train operators collaborate to improve Deaf accessibility, rolling out BSL screens, apps, and staff training nationwide.
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ArticleRoundtable: Meeting customer expectations
As passenger expectations continue to evolve in today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, rail operators face increasing pressure to deliver seamless, personalised, and dependable journeys. But how can the industry adapt to keep up with these rising demands?
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NewsRailway Benefit Fund announces new Chairman
Tim Shoveller, CEO UK/Europe of the Freightliner Group and current Chairman of Railway Benefit Fund (RBF), has retired from his role as RBF Chairman after ten years of dedicated service. David Horne, Managing Director of LNER, will succeed him as Chairman.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover the impactful community efforts of Southern and GTR staff in Brighton participating in beach clean-ups, LNER’s innovative ‘Our Planet’ train promoting sustainable travel and Brightline’s themed rides for concertgoers heading to The Big Concert.
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ArticleRoundtable: Data & AI
This Roundtable Feature speaks to some of the industry's brightest about the latest uses for Data and AI in rail. From predictive maintenance to scheduling and infrastructure management...
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NewsNine start-ups join forces with UK train operators to innovate rail industry
Nine start-ups have been selected to collaborate with UK train operators in the Future Labs programme, aiming to drive innovation in the rail industry through a 12-week mentorship and real-world testing initiative.
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NewsLNER launches initiative to simplify carbon-related terms
A new LNER initiative aims to simplify carbon-related terms and illustrate the environmental benefits of train travel, following a study revealing widespread public confusion about carbon emissions.
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NewsNetwork Rail, LNER, CrossTech and Hitachi Rail collaborate on digital asset monitoring trial
The 12-month trial uses AI-equipped forward-facing CCTV cameras to enhance real-time digital asset monitoring and improve safety on the East Coast Main Line.
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NewsTrain operators launch ‘Be Kind’ campaign to combat abuse towards rail staff
The 'Be Kind' campaign, initiated by LNER and joined by numerous UK train operators, highlights the harmful impact of abusive messages on rail staff and calls for respect and kindness towards those who assist passengers.
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NewsDeadline approaching for Future Labs: Train operators seek innovative start-ups
LNER, Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine Express have set 16 June 2024 as the deadline for tech start-ups to apply to their collaborative initiative, Future Labs, aimed at innovating the rail industry.
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NewsSilverRail integrates with Google for rail search
The rail technology solutions provider SilverRail have announced a new partnership with Google, to enable rail related searches.
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ArticleOFF THE RAILS: Ben Cullen - Knowledge Transfer Manager at Innovate UK Business Connect
Rail at Innovate UK Business Connect's Knowledge Transfer Manager, Ben Cullen, is the subject of this week's 'Off the Rails!'
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News£24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys in Bradford
Bradford are set to receive a £24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys from the UK Government, as part of Network North.
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NewsSilverRail’s Vice President of UK Rail, David Pitt, shares top industry predictions for 2024
SilverRail's Vice President of UK Rail, David Pitt, has shared his predictions for the rail industry for the year 2024.
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NewsLNER takes steps to encourage London exploration by foot
LNER are trying to encourage people to explore London by foot, teaming up with company Footways to create guides.
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NewsEast Coast Digital Programme progresses further up the line
The East Coast Digital Programme has progressed further up the line, with work being carried out between Peterborough and Grantham.