New investment announced to improve mobile connectivity across UK rail
The UK government has dedicated £200,000 to develop better mobile connectivity for passengers when travelling across the UK rail network.
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£590 million investment announced for Northern UK rail upgrades
The investment will kickstart the development of the Transpennine line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester, improving connectivity across the North.
Vortex IoT to provide a fully operational RODIO-TSM to Network Rail by March 2021
Vortex IoT is set to provide a fully operational and validated RODIO-TSM product - the Rail Optical Detection of Intrusions and Obstructions – Tunnel and Station Monitoring solution - to be demonstrated on Network Rail’s infrastructure by March 2021.
RSG’s COVID-19 Taskforce publishes three ‘Act Now’ priorities for rail sector recovery
The UK's Rail Supply Group (RSG) has published its report and the actions to be taken to support the best possible recovery of businesses supplying the rail industry.
North East England benefits from £15 million investment in rail services
The region will see a wide range of benefits from the redevelopment and reopening of three train stations, including more frequent and reliable rail services.
UK DfT awards funding for new tech to revolutionise rail travel
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with Innovate UK, has awarded 25 pioneering projects a share of £9.4 million to fund innovative projects that will make railways cleaner, greener and more passenger-friendly.
Eurostar to introduce new technology to enable contactless journeys
A facial biometric corridor will be introduced at St. Pancras International that will enable a digital and contactless journey for Eurostar passengers.
DfT awards funding to development of UK’s first hydrogen-powered train
The £400,000 grant will see the University of Birmingham and Porterbrook develop the detailed final production design and testing of the HydroFLEX hydrogen train.
Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport in England
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that from 15 June 2020, it will be mandatory for passengers to wear face coverings when using public transport in England.
Plan unveiled for development of HS2 connections in East Midlands
The £2.7 billion transport plan will improve transport across the East Midlands, as well as delivering thousands of highly-skilled jobs and new homes.
South Western Railway’s flagship £60m depot enters next phase of construction
Engineering works at South Western Railway’s (SWR) flagship £60 million Feltham depot have entered the next major phase ahead of the Class 701 train roll-out.
Gatwick Airport train station transformation moves forward
The next stage of Gatwick Airport's £150 million station transformation will soon begin, thanks to innovative ways of working within COVID-19 social distancing safeguards.
HS2 Ltd to issue Notice to Proceed to Phase One contractors
Issuing the Notice to Proceed to the four Main Works Civils Contractors is the next significant step of Phase One of Britain’s HS2 project.
UK Rail Minister writes to RDG about accessibility during COVID-19
The open letter from the UK Rail Minister to the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) addresses recent incidents at UK rail stations where individual passengers were apparently refused accessibility assistance.
OpenSpace to adapt use of real-time passenger movement system for COVID-19 support
OpenSpace's real-time passenger movement system can be adapted to monitor passengers and ensure that COVID-19 social distancing guidance is being adhered to.
