Avanti West Coast introduces innovative ticket for flexible travel
Avanti West Coast are offering a new low-cost ticket aimed at customers who can be more flexible with their journeys.
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Alpha Trains and RTSU sign agreement for Stadler locomotives
Rail & Truck Strait Union and Alpha Trains have signed a long-term finance lease agreement to develop the Algeciras-Zaragoza rail highway with Stadler locomotives.
SNCF to explore if MagRail technology can improve rail capacity
SNCF are to explore possibilities to increase the efficiency and capacity of the French rail network with MagRail.
UK Transport Secretary gives update on HS2 project delivery
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has revealed that the next two years will be used to rephase HS2 construction and optimise future delivery of Phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe.
The Railway Industry Association launches RailDecarb23
The RIA have launched RailDecarb23, a campaign calling on the UK Government to accelerate plans to decarbonise rail.
Customers to see new and improved information screens across Northern network
230 display screens are being installed at 93 stations across the Northern network to improve customer information.
Southeastern celebrate International Women’s Day
Southeastern are embracing equity and challenging gender stereotypes to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023.
South Western Railway upgrading waiting rooms across its network
Waiting rooms at 10 South Western Railway stations are to be revamped with new and improved features to help customers relax and work while on the network.
Scottish government set to take over Caledonian Sleeper service
It has been announced that Caledonian Sleeper services will be provided by the Scottish Government from 25 June 2023.
Images: £1.2 million track upgrade set for Glasgow Central station
The track at Glasgow Central's platform 1 is set to be upgraded as part of a £1.2 million 10-week programme.
Alstom inaugurates new production site dedicated to railway electrification
Alstom has inaugurated a new plant in Lecco, Italy which will develop and manufacture electrification equipment for both the Italian and foreign markets.
eviFile and SPL Powerlines UK digitise KO1a of £1.5bn Network Rail project
SaaS firm eviFile has supercharged SPL Powerlines UK’s work on Key Output 1a (KO1a) – which was a continuation from the wider project KO1, part of Network Rail’s Midland Main Line electrification upgrade.
Video: Avanti West Coast launches new accessibility communication channel
Avanti West Coast have launched the Travel Companion communication channel which aims to reassure and enable independent travel for disabled customers.
€8.6 million contract signed for construction works towards the border of Latvia
LTG Infra have signed a €8.6 million contract with A.C.B. AS for construction works towards the border of Latvia.
Images: HS2 tunnelling machines pass Amersham
HS2 have confirmed that the two giant tunnelling machines digging under the Chilterns have passed the third of five ventilation and emergency access shafts.
