News – Page 31
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NewsTransPennine Express spreads festive cheer with new menu and community collaboration
TransPennine Express celebrates the holiday season with a festive on-board menu and community-driven decorations at Selby station.
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NewsSoutheastern and Hitachi Rail agree on new deal for UK’s fastest trains
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have signed a new maintenance contract for the Class 395 "Javelin" trains, aimed at reducing costs, improving availability and continuing a £27 million refurbishment programme.
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NewsAmtrak completes renovations at G.K. Butterfield Station to enhance accessibility
Amtrak has completed a $4 million renovation of the G.K. Butterfield Station in Wilson, N.C., enhancing accessibility, safety and comfort as part of its nationwide commitment to improving the travel experience.
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NewsNetwork Rail introduces digital notification service for North West residents
Network Rail has launched a digital notification system for North West residents to receive personalised, real-time updates about nearby railway works, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsMadrid Metro trains 1,700 people with disabilities for independent travel
Madrid Metro’s LARA programme has empowered over 1,700 individuals with intellectual disabilities to travel independently, promoting inclusion through personalised training and accessibility initiatives.
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NewsGoogle Street View introduced to central London stations for enhanced journey planning
Google Street View has launched inside 18 central London stations, allowing passengers to virtually navigate facilities and plan journeys more confidently, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.
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NewsTransport for Wales successfully navigates high-demand November
Transport for Wales successfully managed one of its busiest Novembers, transporting over 130,000 fans to Cardiff for major sporting events, supported by its £800 million investment in new trains.
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NewsRenfe expands in Italy through partnership with Longitude Holding
Renfe has expanded into the Italian market by acquiring a 33% stake in Longitude Holding, launching regional passenger services in Piedmont from January 2025.
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NewsSouth Western Railway to be first train service to return to public ownership
South Western Railway will be the first service to transition to public ownership under new government reforms aimed at improving reliability and passenger focus across the UK rail network.
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NewsYoung Londoners' inspiring posters encourage priority seat awareness on TfL network
Young Londoners’ creative posters encouraging priority seat awareness are now displayed across the TfL network, promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all travellers.
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NewsShakil Akbar appointed Rail Replacement Manager North at Great British Rail Replacement
Great British Rail Replacement appoints Shakil Akbar as Rail Replacement Manager North to enhance efficiency and set new industry standards in rail disruption services.
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NewsCity of Thessaloniki inaugurates Greece’s first driverless metro
Thessaloniki has launched Greece's first driverless metro, a 9.6km line featuring advanced Hitachi Rail technology, set to cut 56,000 cars from roads daily and reduce CO2 emissions by 77,000 tonnes annually.
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News$5 million investment strengthens Australian rail networks
A $5 million investment in regional New South Wales is enhancing rail network resilience, with Brimble's new facility poised to support critical track resurfacing services across Australia.
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NewsGreat Northern expands rush hour services with new timetable
Great Northern’s new timetable, launching on 15 December, adds rush hour services with increased capacity and flexibility for commuters travelling between Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and London.
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NewsHeidi Alexander appointed as UK Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander MP has been appointed as Secretary of State for Transport, taking on key responsibilities for advancing the UK’s transport priorities, including affordability, sustainability and major rail infrastructure projects.
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NewsTransport Secretary unveils vision for seamless, people-centric transport across England
Former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh unveiled a landmark Integrated National Transport Strategy to modernise England's transport networks, emphasising seamless connectivity and local collaboration.
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NewsEuropean rail leaders address infrastructure resilience and funding challenges in Vienna
European rail leaders gathered in Vienna to address resilience challenges, funding needs and collaboration strategies for creating a sustainable, high-performing rail network across the EU.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover TPE’s extra concert-night trains, Thameslink employees honoured with British Empire Medals and London Overground’s new culturally inspired line names and colours.
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NewsIconic high-speed train joins digital signalling tests on East Coast Main Line
The iconic High Speed Train has become the first older generation train to participate in digital signalling tests on the East Coast Main Line, marking a key step in modernising British rail operations.
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NewsRail Baltica achieves key milestones in strategic infrastructure development
Rail Baltica achieved key milestones with the "Friends of Rail Baltica" group reaffirming its strategic importance and Latvia approving a phased implementation plan to advance the project's first phase.