New Permanent Secretary appointed at the Department for Transport
19 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Bernadette Kelly has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the DfT following Philip Rutnam’s move to the Home Office.
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Easter upgrades between London and Scotland completed on time
19 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The railway between London and Scotland has reopened after a number of upgrade projects by over Easter were completed on time.
Railway trespassers in the South West hits a five-year high
18 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
New figures have revealed that more people than ever in the South West are risking their lives by trespassing on the rail network.
A direct train service to London is now available to Cottingham residents for the first time
14 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Residents of Cottingham can get to London faster thanks to the very first direct line to London introduced via Hull Trains.
Number of people risking their lives on the railway hits 10-year-high
13 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
New figures show that more people than ever are risking their lives on the rail network by trespassing on the tracks.
New report shows the need for a better use of data in public transport
12 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
According to a new report by TSC, innovation in transport is at risk because data is not being shared properly within the sector.
Great Western Railway to launch new smartcard
12 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
As part of a pilot which could see combined rail and bus travel in a single ticket in Bristol, GWR is to launch a new smartcard.
Borders railway extension possibility to be studied
11 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
There is to be a study into the possibility of extending the Borders railway to improve transport provision in the south of Scotland.
Hitachi to create 250 jobs at new rail depot
11 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Hitachi Rail Europe which is building and maintaining the new intercity trains, aims to employ 250 people at its new Doncaster depot.
First UK to China train departs
10 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The first UK to China export train has departed from London Gateway’s rail terminal in South Essex laden with containers of British goods.
HS2 launches hunt for station designers and Euston development partner
10 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The search for designers to deliver four new HS2 stations has begun along with the search for a development partner for London Euston.
ORR’s six principles for Driver Controlled Operation
7 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
The ORR has published six high level principles it expects train companies to follow when rolling out and managing DCO.
New bike scheme launched at Moreton-in-Marsh station
7 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Based on the idea of convenient, flexible and easy-to-use bike hire, Bainton Bikes is offering a new bike scheme.
New overhead line facility opens in Crewe
7 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
An innovative approach to overhead line fabrication has led to the opening of a third fabrication facility in Crewe.
New sleeper factory will secure manufacturing jobs in the West Midlands
6 April 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Network Rail has identified a new railway site in Bescot to build a factory that will supply sleepers to the rail network across Britain.
