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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South Western Railway (SWR) is a British train operating company owned by FirstGroup and MTR Corporation, operating the South Western franchise. It operates commuter services from its Central London terminus at London Waterloo to South West London.
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.
South Western Railway has introduced its first refurbished Class 458 trains, featuring enhanced seating and charging facilities, to operate on suburban routes between London Waterloo and Weybridge and Twickenham.
South Western Railway anticipates a £50-60 million investment in station accessibility improvements, following a UK government announcement including eight of its stations in the Access for All programme.
South Western Railway have hosted the first national safeguarding conference for the rail industry, discussing best practice.
In this week's installment of 'Good News Friday' read about SWR's celebrity visitor and the success of Railway Children's fundraiser!
As spring has sprung in the UK, there has been a noted rise in trespassing incidents across Network Rail infrastructure.
In this week's installment of 'Good News Friday', read about SWR's football campaign, Lumo's award winning, and Northern's tourism work!
The first weekly round up of positive rail news, focusing on the industry stories which emphasise the community.
UK rail operators South Western Railway (SWR) and Northern have announced their services which will be affected by upcoming ASLEF strikes.
UK rail operator South Western Railway (SWR) have employed new air purifying technology in stations, to improve the air quality.
The New Year Honours List was published last week in the Gazette and includes several figures from the railway industry.
Network Rail have completed a series of signalling and level crossing upgrades, as well as trying to stabilise possible landslip sites.
South Western Railway have released a list of their services for the festive season, noting any closures between Christmas and New Year.
Mark Plowright, the Director at Virgin Trains Ticketing has issued a comment on the recent train fare changes being introduced this week.
The line between Salisbury and Exeter is currently closed due to a landslip at Crewkerne. Network Rail and SWR urge customers not to travel.