Mobile ticketing now available on Great Western Railway
Tickets can now be purchased on smartphones or tablets across the GWR network, following their ticketing system upgrade…
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First Nova 1 bullet train en route to the UK after leaving Japan
TransPennine Express is introducing three fleets of new trains, including 19 new five-carriage trains harnessing Japanese bullet train technology, which will enter service in 2019…
GB Railfreight chooses Alstom for the maintenance of Caledonian Sleepers
Alstom will provide full maintenance support for Class 92 locomotives, securing employment for a production team at their Wembley Depot...
£115 million contract for ‘On Track Machines’ awarded to Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty has been awarded the £115 million contract from Network Rail for the supply, operation and maintenance of On Track Machines...
New Caledonian Sleeper trains are now being tested in the UK
The introduction of new trains summarises a wide range of improvements and investments into Caledonian Sleepers since Serco took over the franchise on behalf of the Scottish Government in April 2015…
Network Rail asks companies to challenge their current rail standards
To encourage further improvements and innovations across the UK’s rail network, Network Rail is asking contractors and stakeholders to highlight where standards and regulations need to be changed…
Grand Central Railway begins £9 million Adelante train renovation
The refurbishment programme, once completed, will improve passenger satisfaction with more comfortable and luxurious trains; encouraging more riders to use the rail network…
RSSB has published its 2018-19 Business Plan for a better, safer railway
The Rail Safety and Standards Board are focused on improving the UK’s rail sector and have compiled a plan to help businesses within the industry keep the railway safe and sustainable…
Proposals have been submitted for Gatwick Airport station upgrade
The transformation of Gatwick Airport station is a step closer after a planning application was submitted for the major redevelopments…
Penalty fares altered to protect passengers’ genuine mistakes
Individuals who made sincere mistakes in purchasing the incorrect ticket will hopefully not be treated like fare dodgers now with the new guidance policy in place…
Bristol receives biggest ever signalling upgrade
Updating the signalling technology around Bristol Temple Meads station will create a more reliable network in 2019, with higher quality services throughout the area…
Ashford International welcomes the first modern high-speed train en-route to Paris
The recent multi-million pound works at Ashford International station included state-of the-art signalling equipment and will provide economic and social benefits to the area…
Felixstowe branch line to be upgraded in £60.4 million programme
Rail freight on the Felixstowe branch line will be transformed, creating a more efficient, flexible and environmentally-friendly line; improving the experience for both passengers and employees whilst lessening the traffic on the roads…
UK passengers are making less mistakes when purchasing tickets from machines
Research has found that newer machines have made it easier for travellers to purchase tickets correctly from the ticket vending machines, however there are still improvements that need to be made…
Five additional AVENTRA trains will operate on the Elizabeth line
The Elizabeth line is set to transform transport in London and will operate AVENTRA trains from Bombardier for quicker, easier and more accessible journeys, carrying a potential 200 million passengers across the city…
