New images show the progress made to the Elizabeth line above ground
New images released by Crossrail highlight the construction progress that has been made above ground for the Elizabeth line.
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Midlands Connect predicts economic growth due to more trains and better HS2 connections
Midlands Connect has predicted that the development of a new Midlands Rail Hub would result in a £2 billion economic surge over the next 10 to 30 years.
London Midland introduces bylaws to tackle anti-social behaviour
London Midland is taking steps to reduce anti-social behaviour on its trains by enforcing railway bylaws.
New Cambridge North station opened
Cambridge’s newest rail station is already helping to speed up journeys for commuters into and out of the city less than two months after opening.
Engineering works start for Waterloo’s largest upgrade
One of the most significant and complex engineering projects at Waterloo Station in the last century has begun, as ten of the station’s platforms will be shut for three-and-a-half weeks to make room for the work. See a timelapse video below of the work beginning…
Edinburgh to London in under 8 minutes
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Virgin Trains has released a speeded-up footage video showing the sights of a train journey from Edinburgh to London.
Network Rail opens up for competition under new reforms
Network Rail has announced sweeping new reforms that will enable companies to become heavily involved in delivering railway investment projects.
New time lapse video of Doncaster train depot being built
See the time lapse video, produced by Volker, of the new train depot in Doncaster being built.
UK government to invest £16 million for five new stations in England and Wales
The Department for Transport has given the green light for five new train stations to be built in England and Wales.
Latest passenger survey reveals favourable results for Stagecoach rail franchises
Customers at Stagecoach Group’s three rail franchises, East Midlands Trains, South West Trains and Virgin Trains East Coast continue to rate its services very highly, according to the latest National Rail Passenger Survey.
Transport Secretary and the Mayor of London discuss Crossrail 2
The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has had a productive meeting to discuss the way forward for Crossrail 2.
Department for Transport passes digital technology on new Hitachi trains
Hitachi’s new intercity trains, due to enter passenger service this autumn, have passed tests to run their digital technology required by the Department for Transport.
Electrification of Gospel Oak to Barking line set to be complete for new double-length trains
Network Rail has set out the plan for delivering the remaining electrification of the Gospel Oak to Barking line ahead of the introduction of brand-new double-length trains from 2018.
Rail passenger satisfaction reaches joint record levels
Train passenger satisfaction rose to joint record levels in the spring this year, according to a recent independent survey.
DfT announces plans for bi-mode trains in the north of England and Wales
Passengers in Wales, the midlands and the north of England will get 'faster and more comfortable journeys sooner' under new plans announced by the UK government.
