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Car commuters urged to ‘take a fresh look’ at the train
Transport for the North (TfN) says there are more reasons than ever to consider the train as an alternative means of travel.
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Research unveils that commuting by rail improves passenger’s work ethic
Academic research conducted by UCL Professors and the rail industry has revealed that commuting by rail significantly improves a passenger’s workday, including their productivity and wellbeing.
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Network Rail begins second phase of its Network Operating Strategy
Network Rail has published its second phase of the decade-long Network Operating Strategy, which aims to provide a better experience for passengers and freight users.
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DfT launches strategy to improve transport access for disabled passengers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled a range of initiatives to remove barriers and improve confidence for disabled people as they return to trains after the pandemic.
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Survey results reveal passengers want improved info screens at stations
A survey from Transport Focus has revealed that passengers prefer modern white-on-black information displays rather than the traditional orange-on-black dot matrix boards.
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UK government publishes its Transport Decarbonisation Plan
The groundbreaking Transport Decarbonisation Plan includes the aim to create a net zero rail network by 2050.
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RDG calls on UK government to support shifting freight from road to rail
The Rail Delivery Group has outlined six recommendations for the UK government to support shift more freight on to rail and off of the roads.
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UK government announces funding to deliver a rail data revolution
The funding will support the development of the Rail Data Marketplace, which will ultimately improve journeys for passengers across the UK.
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New national flexible season tickets launched in England
New flexible rail tickets will give commuters more freedom and flexibility, matching modern working habits.
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UK rail industry warns government against cutting air passenger duty on domestic flights
RDG has warned the UK government that moving ahead with its aviation tax reform would equate to 27,000 tonnes of additional carbon emissions a year as people shift from rail to flying due to air fares becoming cheaper.
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‘Passenger Assistance’ app launched to make railway more accessible
A new app has been launched in Great Britain that will make it easier and quicker for disabled people to request assistance for their train journeys, helping people to travel with confidence.
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UK government establishes new public body to end fragmentation of UK railways
The UK government has announced the formation of a new public body, Great British Railways, which will bring the UK's railways under single, accountable national leadership.
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UK rail industry and Hitachi Rail agree service recovery plan
With oversight from the UK's Office of Rail and Road, Hitachi Rail, train operators and the government have agreed a service recovery plan to safely reintroduce more Class 800 Series and 385 Series trainsets into passenger service after cracks were found on some trains.
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UK rail industry launches Alert Me by Messenger passenger service
The Alert Me by Messenger technology provides rail passengers with the available transport options and information regarding disruption and crowding.
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New report highlights the economic and social benefits of rail freight in the UK
The Rail Delivery Group's newest report outlines that rail freight delivers £2.5 billion in economic and social benefits to the UK annually, as well as significantly contributing to sustainability targets.
