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Great Western Railway fined £1 million for death of a passenger
Great Western Railway has been fined following the death of Bethan Roper, reinforcing the need for proactive risk management and passenger safety measures on trains.
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UK Government confirms next rail operators for nationalisation
UK rail nationalisation progresses as Govia Thameslink Railway, West Midlands, Chiltern and Great Western operators prepare integration into Great British Railways by 2027.
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Mitie awarded four-year engineering contract with Great Western Railway
Mitie has signed a four-year contract with Great Western Railway to provide engineering maintenance at over 200 stations and six depots, supporting sustainability and operational efficiency across the GWR network.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover Arriva Rail London's partnership with City Harvest to provide 50,000 meals, Railway Mission's celebration of 200 years of the rail industry and TfL’s “In Bloom” gardening competition.
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The people behind the wheel – Rachel Geliamassi’s story, Great Western Railway
For the latest instalment of ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Rachel Geliamassi, Customer Service Director at Great Western Railway, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about her journey into the rail industry, highlighting her passion for customer service and the pivotal role of human connection in transport.
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First Rail launches ‘Generation Rail’ initiative to engage young people
First Rail’s 'Generation Rail' initiative aims to boost rail travel among young people by 2050 through improved reliability, affordable fare options and enhanced amenities.
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Train operators launch ‘Be Kind’ campaign to combat abuse towards rail staff
The 'Be Kind' campaign, initiated by LNER and joined by numerous UK train operators, highlights the harmful impact of abusive messages on rail staff and calls for respect and kindness towards those who assist passengers.
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New Southern timetable adds 5,000 South Coast seats from 3 June in response to customer feedback
Southern have issued a reminder that their new timetable will come into effect in June, adding 5000 South Coast seats.
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£50m boost to transform public transport in Cornwall
Cornwall are set to receive a £50 million boost to their public transport infrastructure.
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Innovators selected for Bristol train station trials
CrossTech, Chrome Angel Solutions and Co-You have been selected by Network Rail, Connected Places Catapult and GWR innovators for a Bristol station.
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ORR authorises upgrades at Reading West station ahead of opening
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised upgrades at Reading West station, ahead of its opening to passengers.
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RAIB Report: Train striking debris at Yarnton
A new Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) report has been released, focusing on the train-striking debris in Yarnton last year.
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Christmas disruption: Works delay GWR trains for Paddington
Passengers hoping for a Christmas getaway in the UK are urged to plan ahead. GWR has warned of train disruption around Paddington station.
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Track Renewal Between Guildford and Gatwick Airport
Track renewal works between Guildford and Gatwick Airport will take place over a seven day period from 11th November.
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Improvements between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth
Network Rail completed railway reliability improvements between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth, after a five-day closure.
