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Government freezes rail fares in England for first time in 30 years
The Chancellor confirms the first national rail fare freeze in three decades, promising savings for passengers and investment in rail reform.
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Landmark railways bill to create Great British Railways and improve passenger services nationwide
The UK government introduces the Railways Bill, establishing Great British Railways to simplify ticketing, improve reliability, strengthen passenger rights and modernise rail services across Britain.
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New station investment zones proposed by RIA to boost housing, transport, and economic growth across Great Britain
RIA calls for Station Investment Zones to unlock housing, jobs, and community development while improving transport infrastructure and encouraging public-private investment partnerships.
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Campaign for Better Transport urges UK Chancellor to cut public transport costs
The Campaign for Better Transport urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to extend the £2 bus fare cap and freeze rail fares to keep public transport affordable in the upcoming Budget.
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Rail industry highlights environmental impact of switching from cars to trains
A new campaign shows how replacing just one car journey with a train trip can significantly reduce carbon emissions and help tackle climate change.
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Transport experts urge UK government to revitalise high-speed rail plans
Transport experts and campaigners are urging the UK government to take immediate steps to enhance the HS2 rail network by advancing critical projects in London and Staffordshire.
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Rail Delivery Group report reveals why trains are the smart choice for summer travel
The Rail Delivery Group’s latest report reveals that choosing trains over flights for domestic journeys this summer can save significant money and reduce environmental impact.
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Campaign for Better Transport calls to expand rail capacity and review HS2 cancellation
Campaign for Better Transport is urging the new UK government to expand rail capacity, reconsider the cancelled sections of HS2 and halt the sell-off of HS2 land while the project's future is reviewed.
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Rail industry launches new sustainability campaign to inspire Gen Z to travel by train
Network Rail and industry partners have teamed together to create a new campaign to attract Gen Z rail customers.
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Campaign for Better Transport launches new campaign to encourage use of UK public transport
The Way Forward campaign is calling on the UK government to encourage the use of public transport in order to ensure a green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UK rail industry and campaign groups call for electrification to be a government priority
In order to meet the government’s legally binding net zero commitments, 15 UK rail industry stakeholders have called for an immediate programme of electrification.
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UK survey finds cars will take precedence over public transport post-COVID-19
A new survey by Campaign for Better Transport has found that cars will continue to be the preferred mode of transport for around half of UK journeys post-COVID-19.
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DfT to partner with specialists to increase rail connectivity in UK
The formation of an Acceleration Unit by the UK government will result in the quicker delivery of a range of rail upgrades across the country.
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Building on rail’s popularity with a multimodal approach
Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, writes that the UK’s transport system is currently failing to deliver a fully integrated network and that rail’s integration with other modes of transport is crucial for unlocking the potential of the country’s passenger and rail freight network.
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Global Railway Review Issue 2 2020
This issue includes articles about keeping railways operational during the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of aerial visual and thermal imaging techniques to monitor Britain's rail infrastructure, improving India’s rail network with state-of-the-art technology, an In-Depth Focus on Level Crossing Safety, plus much more.
