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East Coast Digital Programme progresses further up the line
The East Coast Digital Programme has progressed further up the line, with work being carried out between Peterborough and Grantham.
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ORR welcomes progress by rail industry in training staff to support disabled passengers
The Office of Rail and Road has praised train operators for the progress they have made in training staff to support disabled passengers.
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Grand Central launches integrated digital portal for passengers
The 'Journey Central' service will offer rail travellers a range of services in one integrated platform and is part of Grand Central's post-pandemic recovery.
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Hull Trains and Grand Central temporarily suspend services once again
Following England being placed into a third national lockdown, Hull Trains and Grand Central have again announced a period of hibernation.
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Grand Central cancels Blackpool to London route launch due to COVID-19 disruption
Grand Central will not launch its planned North West route train service between Blackpool and London after COVID-19 rendered plans ‘unfeasible’.
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Finding the right formula for bogies and wheelsets: 12 months on
Neil Dinmore, Principal Engineer of Structures and Material at the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), outlines how RSSB is continuing to support innovative solutions to improve the lifecycles of bogies and wheelsets, funded by the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT).
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Grand Central once again named as Britain’s best train operator
Yorkshire-based train company, Grand Central, has been rated the passengers’ favourite in a national survey of rail users.
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Grand Central announces extension of COVID-19 services suspension
After suspending services on 30 March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic causing a drastic drop in passenger numbers, Grand Central has announced the extension of the suspension.
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Grand Central launches passenger survey to gauge attitudes to rail travel under COVID-19
British open-access train operator, Grand Central, will use findings from the survey as it looks to shape a return to services following an initial two month ‘hibernation’ period which bosses will review during May 2020.
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Coronavirus restrictions force Grand Central to suspend all train services
Britain's open-access passenger operator, Grand Central, will temporarily suspend all its train services from the end of Friday 3 April 2020, as coronavirus restrictions continue to affect passenger numbers.
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Grand Central invests £21 million in trains to serve its new North West route
Five trains and 24 coaches have been leased to Grand Central for operation on its new route between Blackpool North and London Euston.
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Transport Focus publishes 2019 National Rail Passenger Survey
The survey's results show that overall passenger satisfaction has increased, but passengers in various regions across the UK are still suffering from less than optimal performance.
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Grand Central Railway announces further station investments
As part of a £2.6 million investment programme, Grand Central have announced further details of eight station investment schemes.
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New trains and extra services promised for Britain in annual rail investment report
A report has revealed that Britain’s rail industry is committed to delivering over 1,000 extra services a week for passengers and the introduction of 1,000 new carriages during 2020.
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Top rail brands in Britain revealed
Many train operating companies are still trying to restore their reputation in the wake of 2018’s timetable chaos, but there are signs of improvement. So, which of Britain’s rail brands are best perceived by customers?