First of new Caledonian Sleeper trains arrive in UK
Introduction of the new trains will cause a wide range of improvements to the overnight rail service, initially on the Lowlander route…
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Improving services on the Midland Main Line agreed to be a priority
The Government, Midlands Connect & East Midlands Councils agree the maximisation of HS2 benefits and improvement of services on the Midland Main Line to be a priority…
At Ashford International work begins to welcome e320 Eurostar trains
Work has begun to prepare Ashford International’s high-speed platforms for new international trains which will safeguard direct high-speed international services from Ashford…
Seat numbers double for TransWilts passengers
Great Western Railway (GWR) has added an extra carriage to their services, producing six extra trains a day…
The digital railway begins with landmark Siemens ETCS contract
Network Rail has awarded Siemens Rail Automation the contract to supply, install and support its European Train Control System (ETCS) on freight locomotives across Great Britain…
London Bridge’s huge new concourse now open to the public
After 10 days of major engineering work, the final section of the new concourse and five new platforms are open to the public as London Bridge’s redevelopment nears completion…
Freight trains in Britain to be upgraded with digital technology
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A less congested, better performing railway stepped closer to reality with the signing of a major, multi-million pound contract that will see freight trains upgraded with technology to make them safer, more efficient and flexible…
Virtual ticket agents help Greater Anglia passengers at ticket machines
Rail passengers in East Anglia, if struggling with the machine, can now press a button which will put them through to a real person who can help buy tickets and find the best fares…
All tracks surrounding London Bridge station are in place and ready for the New Year
The most complex track realignment in the UK’s railway has reached another crucial milestone ahead of the New Year with the completion of all work around London Bridge…
Evolution of rail franchising forms part of UK government’s new ‘strategic vision for rail’
The UK’s Transport Secretary Chris Grayling today (29 November 2017) has set out a new vision for Britain’s railways, including plans to end the operational divide between track and train and an evolution of the franchising system.
Research shows value for money remains top priority for rail passengers
The UK’s independent watchdog Transport Focus recently asked more than 12,800 people to rank things that would most improve their journey experience. The results have showed that value for money came top, followed by getting a seat and improved punctuality.
Autumn 2017 Budget: Impact on rail
After the whirlwind has now settled on the UK’s 2017 Autumn Budget announcements, what decisions concern projects within the rail sector?
Trainline launches UK’s most advanced voice activated rail app
Trainline has launched a voice app built for the Google Assistant.
c2c is once again named as the UK’s most punctual operator
According to the latest punctuality figures published by Network Rail, Trenitalia UK-owned train operator c2c has returned to its position as the most punctual operator in Britain.
UK Rail regulator calls for more consistent and reliable travel assistance
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published research showing that many passengers using travel assistance are satisfied or very satisfied with the help they receive, but more must be done to improve the reliability, consistency and awareness of assistance available.
