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The Railway Industry Association welcomes the appointment of Lord Peter Hendy as Transport Minister, praising his extensive experience and expertise in the transport sector.
Network Rail Consulting has appointed Rachel Maguire as its new Finance Director, effective as of 1 July 2024, succeeding Andrew Noble, who is retiring at the end of the month.
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.
Northern will offer affordable fares on the newly re-opened Northumberland Line, ensuring passengers pay no more than £3 for a single journey along the entire route, enhancing connectivity across Southeast Northumberland.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Aurizon's Community Giving Fund empowering Australian charities, Caledonian Sleeper partnering with City Harvest to fight hunger and food waste and Southern Railway's collaboration with the Aldingbourne Trust to beautify West Sussex stations.
The railway industry, led by the Railway Industry Association, is preparing for significant changes under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's newly elected Labour government, with a focus on modernisation, sustainability and economic growth.
London Northwestern Railway has announced plans to extend services between Manchester, the West Midlands and London Euston, enhancing connectivity and capacity with new electric trains starting in 2026.
Trenitalia c2c has revised its net-zero target from 2050 to 2040, aligning with its parent company's sustainability goals and committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain.
Carl Martin, Accessibility Lead at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about how far accessibility in rail has come, detailing how listening to customer feedback and the support of the Access Advisory Panel are advancing initiatives that make a true difference.
The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and the Association for Project Management have signed an MoU to foster collaboration and mutual benefits in professional development.
High-speed 4G and 5G mobile coverage has been introduced on the Elizabeth line, enabling continuous connectivity for passengers across central London.
DP World has invested in new Rail-Mounted Gantry cranes at its London Gateway terminal, aimed at increasing rail capacity by 50% to meet growing demand for sustainable supply chain solutions and enhance operational efficiency.
Mott MacDonald has reappointed Professor Glenn Lyons as Chair of Future Mobility, extending his tenure through 2027 and supporting his presidency of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation for 2024/25.
Govia Thameslink Railway has renewed its partnership with CMAC Group for another year, with an option for three more, to ensure punctual crew arrivals and support customers during disruptions.
Avanti West Coast celebrates the successful conclusion of its £117 million project to refurbish all 56 Pendolino trains, marking a significant upgrade milestone on the UK's West Coast Main Line.
