HS2 reveals new tunnel at Euston station
As HS2 continue work at Euston, a huge new tunnel has been unveiled which will house a new Taction Substation.
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New Chief Operating Officer announced by South Western Railway
SWR have announced that Stuart Meek, former Operations Director for the Go-Ahead Group, will be the new COO.
Elizabeth line commences service
The Elizabeth line has started running between Paddington and Abbey Wood, marking the most significant addition to London’s transport network for decades.
Transport for London unveil the Elizabeth line on new London tube map
The Elizabeth line is depicted on the tube map in purple to differentiate it from the London Underground lines.
Elizabeth line confirmed to open on 24 May 2022
Transport for London have confirmed the opening date of the Elizabeth line, pending safety approvals, which will transform travel across the capital.
East West Railway Company appoint Beth West as new CEO
Beth West has been chosen to succeed Simon Blanchflower as Chief Executive Officer of the East West Railway Company.
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.
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.
