All UK articles – Page 5
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NewsChiltern Railways secures low-emission train fleet to enhance services and cut environmental impact by 2026
Chiltern Railways will introduce 13 modern trains using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel from 2026, improving passenger experience while supporting Arriva’s sustainability and decarbonisation goals.
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Jeremy Westlake to outline vision for network rail at RIA annual conference in London
Jeremy Westlake, incoming Network Rail CEO, will share his insights on rail reform and growth at the Railway Industry Association’s annual conference this November.
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Celebrate International Beer day by exploring the UK’s most scenic rail ale trails this weekend
Enjoy Britain’s countryside and brewing heritage with Trainline’s recommended rail ale trails, offering picturesque journeys and local pubs perfect for raising a pint.
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NewsGovernment launches platform4 to transform surplus railway land into 40,000 new homes nationwide
Platform4 will regenerate disused railway sites, delivering 40,000 homes, jobs and community spaces while boosting economic growth and supporting the government’s Plan for Change.
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ArticleHow a rail legend’s dedication inspired a folk song
In an industry often perceived as being driven by infrastructure and machinery, the human element remains undeniably crucial. Few exemplify this better than 85 year old Siggy Cragwell BEM, a station assistant at Elstree & Borehamwood, and Thameslink’s oldest employee.
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Great British Railways risks repeating past failures without urgent reform, warns CPS report
A CPS report by Tony Lodge warns GBR could reduce accountability and hinder rail innovation without key reforms.
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NewsCarterton to close two level crossings as Wairarapa Line prepares for faster train services
Victoria and Rhodes Streets will shut to traffic, with safety upgrades supporting future hybrid-electric train operations in 2029.
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NewsRail Minister hails UK’s first digitally signalled commuter railway with no lineside signals
The Northern City Line is now the UK’s first commuter route fully controlled by in-cab digital signalling.
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ArticleGlobal Safety Evidence Centre launched to tackle rail industry safety challenges
We spoke to Nancy Hey, Director of Evidence and Insight at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, about the latest investment into safety in critical infrastructure sectors, including the rail industry, and what it could mean for the future.
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NewsPortrait unveiled at Euston station honours Network Rail safety hero Manny Kang’s community work
Network Rail celebrates Manny Kang’s dedication with a portrait unveiled at London Euston, inspiring future railway careers through the Railway 200 exhibition.
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NewsC2C rail services to enter public ownership as part of Great British Railways rollout
From 20 July, C2C train services will become publicly owned, supporting plans to unify and improve Britain’s rail network.
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NewsMan with extraordinary memory retires after 44 years keeping Northern trains running smoothly
Darren Milligan, famed for memorising thousands of train parts, retires after four decades at Heaton TrainCare Centre.
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NewsTrain operators commit to ending violence against women and girls
TransPennine Express have become the latest publicly owned train operator to achieve White Ribbon accreditation by developing a three-year action plan to tackle abuse, harassment and VAWG.
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ArticleNever Mind the Gap: opportunities for women after career breaks
TransPennine Express (TPE) and Network Rail have spent two weeks showing a group of women who have had a career break how working in rail could be a good fit for them.
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NewsPete Waterman’s Making Tracks heading for The Greatest Gathering
Alstom is partnering with Key Model World to deliver the Model Railway Village, as part of The Greatest Gathering railway extravaganza taking place in Derby next month.
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NewsRail industry leaders urge action on Midland Main Line electrification
The Rail Forum (RF) and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) have written a joint letter to Rail Minister Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, responding to the Government’s decision announced last week to ‘pause’ the Midland Main Line electrification upgrade.
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NewsLogistics Awards 2025 entry deadline has been extended
Have you completed a project in the last 12 months that stands out from the crowd? Landed a contract that has changed your business for the better? Or have colleagues achieved something truly remarkable that should be celebrated?
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NewsThe Rail Industry Association celebrates 150 years!
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) marked its 150th anniversary with a special celebration in London on 10th July, bringing together its members and the wider railway industry, policy makers and influencers, key stakeholders, and communications and media professionals.
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NewsFlash flooding vs freight rail
The recent flash floods that swept through Texas have delivered a stark and immediate lesson on the escalating vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events.
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NewsTransport for the North responds to Green light for road and rail upgrades
As of July 8th and 9th, 2025, the UK government has given the green light to over 50 road and rail upgrades across the country, backed by a £92 billion investment as part of its "Plan for Change."