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As part of its efforts to connect the UK's fragmented rail network and support operators through COVID-19, the UK government has begun the process to end railway franchising.
In the next instalment of our TOCs Management Series, Mark Hopwood, Interim Managing Director of South Western Railway (SWR), explains how the operator is on a journey of evolution that includes addressing train performance, focusing on sustainability strategies, deploying cutting-edge technology and adopting an open and honest approach with both…
The ETCS trial was able to go ahead despite the COVID-19 pandemic by utilising innovative temporary remote monitoring equipment.
Network Rail and Southeastern Railway have collaborated to launch the UK’s first passenger train service operated entirely by women.
The specially converted Class 387 trains will replace the current Class 332 fleet to make the 15 minute journey between London Paddington and Heathrow Central.
Andy Mellors will leave his current position at South Western Railway in order to undertake the new role at First Rail from 6 January 2020.
Used by British Rail before the privatisation of the railways, these trains are still in use with other train operating companies widely across the UK.
This installation of ETCS will be the first time that digital signalling has been installed on an existing fleet of electric passenger trains.
The wide-scale deployment of new and refurbished-like-new carriages will mean the retirement of some of the oldest trains on the network.
A comparison report of Europe’s high-speed and long-distance train services has been published by Loco2, revealing that SBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB are the top three train operators for passengers belonging to 12 types of audiences, including foodies, business travellers, pet owners, backpackers, families with children and many more...
The tri-mode fleet will provide more seats, improved interior features for passengers and flexible operation on the London and Thames Valley services…
Tickets can now be purchased on smartphones or tablets across the GWR network, following their ticketing system upgrade…
A long-term plan has been created to demonstrate how an improved 'partnership railway' of the public and private sectors will secure prosperity for the region, strengthen the economy, improve journeys and provide rewarding careers…
13 previously owned Class 150 trains will be introduced to the Northern network and be made ready for customers by the experts at Arriva TrainCare …
Passengers travelling into and out of Bristol are set to benefit from a fleet of modern trains providing extra seating, air-conditioning, wi-fi and at-seat plugs.
