Twenty-two Southeastern stations nominated for step-free access funding
Following a survey which attracted over 8,000 responses for 107 stations, Southeastern and Network Rail selected stations they feel have the strongest case for funding.
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Camlin Rail’s PANTOBOT 3D goes live on the Heathrow rail link
An industry first in wayside pantograph monitoring, PANTOBOT 3D, provides railway operators with a unique and cost-effective solution to monitor train pantographs with incredible accuracy using 3D analysis, and is now live at Heathrow Airport.
New technology for the UK improves vital rail maintenance process
Track workers will spend less time working on live rails, and passenger services will be more reliable, with the implementation of ‘faster safer isolations’.
UK’s Rail Delivery Group launches voice automated phone service for staff
The new voice automated phone service allows rail staff to call station ticket offices directly, helping to streamline processes for colleagues and assisting them to deliver on the industry’s commitment to increase customer satisfaction.
First ever impartial and independent Rail Ombudsman has been launched
"This independent ombudsman will make sure passengers are heard and that they get a fair deal when train companies fall short.”
Transport for the North launches smartcard project
Working in partnership with Northern and TransPennine Express, the Smart on Rail project is a crucial first step in the delivery of an integrated smart travel system for the whole of the North of England.
Wireless charging to world-debut on UK South Western Railway trains
A partnership will deliver the world’s first fully rail compliant inductive phone wireless charging system and will debut on refurbished rolling stock.
Partner needed to deliver digital transformation programme on ECML
The Railway Systems Integration Partner (RSIP) will be appointed via a framework contract worth up to £45 million over eight years.
Leeds Station to be transformed with multiple upgrades
Major investment in Leeds is set to continue after schemes to improve both train journeys and the look and feel of the station were announced.
HS2 begins search for Birmingham Curzon Street construction teams
Bidders are expected to be shortlisted in the spring, with contracts awarded in 2020 and separate contracts for Birmingham Interchange following in 2019.
First refurbished long distance train for SWR enters passenger service
Passenger experience on South Western Railway will be greatly improved as a result of the £50 million Desiro interior upgrade programme.
Wide-ranging proposals published to make the railway more accessible for all
The wide-ranging reforms to the Disabled People’s Protection Policy (DPPP) are designed to bring greater quality, consistency and reliability to assisted travel for disabled passengers.
Southeastern launches new initiatives to recruit more female train drivers
Across the entire rail industry, just 16 per cent of employees are female, but Southeastern has many new schemes to improve this statistic.
Andrew Jones is confirmed to be the new UK Rail Minister
Andrew chaired the Northern Electrification Taskforce, providing the Secretary of State for Transport with advice on the electrification of railways.
UK Transport Minister quits over Brexit
Jo Johnson, UK Transport Minister, has quit his position over Brexit and calls for a new vote.
