Railway veteran retires after 48 years of service, reflecting on a ‘fantastic’ career journey
Geoff Price retires after 48 years with Northern, starting as a carriage cleaner and ending as conductor team manager.
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Rail reform is an opportunity to better integrate track and train operations
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its response to the Government consultation on rail reform, “A railway fit for Britain’s future”.
Universal signalling closes funding round
Universal Signalling, a developer of innovative railway signalling and safety-critical systems, has successfully closed the first tranche of its pre-seed investment round. SFC Capital led the round, with additional funding provided by a group of business angels.
Colas Rail UK adopts Sulnox Eco to cut emissions and boost diesel fuel efficiency across fleet
Colas Rail UK will roll out Sulnox Eco across its fleet after trials show major fuel and emissions savings.
Northern installs 40 new Passenger Assist points
New facilities designed to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train have been installed at dozens of stations across the North of England.
UNIFE hopes €3bn R&I investment to protect European rail’s strategic autonomy
UNIFE has expressed their belief that investing €3 billion in a dedicated Rail Research Programme in the next EU Budget will help develop technologies to keep the European rail supply industry number one in the world, amid the global race to challenge its position.
North Carolina and Virginia Stations remain in high-demand
Train travel is booming across the U.S., with North Carolina and Virginia seeing some of the highest traffic in the Southeast. In Fiscal Year 2024, the top stations in the region were the Staples Mill Road Station in Richmond, Va., and in Alexandria, Va., Charlotte, N.C., Raleigh, N.C, the Auto Train Station in Lorton, Va., and Norfolk, Va.
UK 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.
London St. Pancras Highspeed unveils incentive scheme to boost international rail services and connectivity
London St. Pancras Highspeed announces financial incentives to encourage new international services, expand destinations, and increase rail travel to Europe.
Rail Baltica enters negotiation phase for Control-Command and Signalling subsystem contract
RB Rail AS begins a one-month negotiation phase with qualified tenderers for the Rail Baltica CCS subsystem, aiming for the best technical and financial solution.
Eurostar responds to recent ORR report
Eurostar has stated that it welcomes this independent study by the Office of Road and Rail. It confirms what Eurostar has said all along...
Alstom celebrates Harry Bateman and Barry Calder’s wins at the Young Rail Professionals Awards 2025
Harry Bateman and Barry Calder from Alstom received top honours at the YRP Awards 2025, recognising their contributions to diversity, innovation, and leadership in rail.
Klarna partners with Eurostar to offer flexible payment options for UK and France travellers
Klarna's new partnership with Eurostar allows travellers to split ticket costs into three interest-free payments, enhancing booking flexibility for passengers across the UK and France.
The Rail Academy acquires majority stake in Rail Recruiter to address UK rail workforce gap
The Rail Academy has acquired 80% of Rail Recruiter to offer a comprehensive solution for recruitment and training, addressing the UK rail industry's impending skills gap.
Northern expands mobility scooter programme to eight more train stations, improving accessibility across the network
Northern’s mobility scooter programme now includes eight more stations, ensuring greater accessibility for passengers with mobility aids across 179 stations in the North.
