Elizabeth line on track to open in first half of 2022
Transport for London (TfL) anticipates for the Elizabeth line to open within the first half of 2022, as it comes to the end of the first phase of trial operations and looks ahead to next stages.
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TfL becomes latest project sponsor to join the RSG reference scheme
The Rail Supply Group (RSG) announces Transport for London (TfL) as its latest project sponsor, with the scheme aiming to provide simpler ways to export supplier’s services and products overseas.
Crossrail transfers Paddington Elizabeth line station to TfL
The station becomes the latest addition to the now six stations transferred from Crossrail to Transport for London (TfL), which will operate the new transformational Elizabeth line.
UK government announces funding to deliver a rail data revolution
The funding will support the development of the Rail Data Marketplace, which will ultimately improve journeys for passengers across the UK.
UK government establishes new public body to end fragmentation of UK railways
The UK government has announced the formation of a new public body, Great British Railways, which will bring the UK's railways under single, accountable national leadership.
Siemens awards £40 million contract for construction of Goole manufacturing site
The development of the train manufacturing site in Goole will create up to 700 direct jobs, with a further 250 roles created during the construction phase and an additional 1,700 indirect supply chain opportunities.
Claire Mann appointed as Managing Director of South Western Railway
Claire brings more than two decades of experience to her new role, which she is due to begin on 4 January 2021.
£85 million funding and financing package for final phase of Crossrail confirmed
After the announcement in August 2020 that Crossrail Ltd would require funding beyond the original agreed funding envelope, a new £85 million package has been agreed upon.
Rail Supply Group provides update on UK COVID-19 recovery ‘Act Now’ priorities
Significant progress has been made in delivering the three 'Act Now' priorities since their original publication in July 2020.
Hugh Logan Engineering’s COVO-RAIL™ system launched at Ilford Station
The COVO-RAIL™ system is an innovative new system that allows passengers to queue comfortably and conveniently while maintaining social distancing.
Nigel Holness appointed as new Managing Director for MTR Elizabeth Line
Nigel Holness brings with him over 30 years’ rail industry experience and has worked at Board and senior executive level in a range of roles including Interim Managing Director for London Underground and Programme Director and Deputy Managing Director at MTR Crossrail (now MTR Elizabeth Line).
Central section of Crossrail’s Elizabeth Line expected to open in 2022
Previously scheduled to open in 2021, the introduction of the central section of the Crossrail Elizabeth line into passenger service has been delayed.
TfL to furlough 7,000 staff as passenger numbers fall due to COVID-19
As Londoners continue to stay home in order to save lives, a drastic fall in passengers has lead Transport for London to furlough staff in order to stay financially stable.
Network Rail joins Transport for the South East partnership
Network Rail has joined the board of the Transport for the South East partnership - a new body created to improve the transport network and grow the economy of the UK's South East area.
‘Bold vision’ released to transform rail services in Greater Manchester by 2040
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has published a masterplan which details a strategy to double the number of rail journeys in the city-region by 2040.
