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Metal thieves put key worker journeys at risk in UK
Following the theft of hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable, vital journeys for key workers and freight across the UK have been jeopardised.
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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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Department for International Trade names Rosehill Rail Export Champion
Rosehill Rail’s parent company has been recognised as an Export Champion by the Department for International Trade (DIT) following its continued expansion into a range of overseas markets.
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Melanie Gangl appointed new Managing Director at Frauscher UK Ltd
Melanie Gangl has taken over as the new Managing Director of Frauscher UK Ltd from Elaine Baker.
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Network Rail introduces immediate supplier payments due to COVID-19
In order to ensure that its supply chain is supported as much as possible amid the COVID-19 crisis, Network Rail has introduced immediate supplier payments.
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Getlink reports decrease in March 2020 Eurotunnel Shuttle traffic figures
When compared to 2019, Eurotunnel's Le Shuttle and Le Shuttle Freight both experienced declines in traffic as a result of the COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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Zonegreen extends its presence in the Republic of Ireland
Zonegreen has installed a new audible visual warning system at the Fairview Depot in Dublin as part of its growing relationship with Irish Rail.
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Southeastern confirms awarding of DfT Direct Award Contract
The new Direct Award Contract has been awarded by the Department for Transport to Govia for the continued operation of the Southeastern franchise.
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Network Rail teams move 370,000 tonnes of medicine and vital supplies in one week
Key workers from Network Rail have enabled more than 370,000 tonnes of freight to be moved in just one week between west London and Cornwall and into and across Wales to support the economy, the NHS, petrol stations and food shops.
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National Railway Museum selects sustainable design for Central Hall
The competition jury praised the proposal from UK architect practice Feilden Fowles for its elegant but functional design and ambitious energy strategy.
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ScotRail becomes first UK train operator to publish real-time train data
ScotRail now provides passengers with real-time data about train type and carriage length, as well as the use of carriages and allocation of trains.
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Call made for former signallers to help during COVID-19 crisis in the UK
Network Rail's Southern Region has appealed to former signallers to help the railway during the crisis as they lose staff to self-isolation and sickness.
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UK government to implement emergency measures to support rail services
In addition to providing stability and certainty on key services and to rail staff, the UK government has issued ticket refund information for passengers during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Network Rail pledges to keep supplies and key workers moving during COVID-19 crisis
The Managing Director of Network Rail's 'Backbone of Britain' region has pledged to keep vital supplies and key workers moving during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Placing sustainability at the heart of Eurostar operations
Within our ‘Improving Rail’s Environmental Impact’ series, Rebecca Cranshaw, Community and Environment Manager at Eurostar, discusses the company’s Tread Lightly plan and how the rail industry is witnessing a culture shift, as passengers become more focused on sustainability and allow this focus to impact their decisions.