All United Kingdom articles – Page 5
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NewsGTR raises over £15,000 for mental health charity Mind in inaugural fundraising week
Govia Thameslink Railway employees raised over £15,000 for mental health charity Mind during their first-ever company-wide fundraising week to support mental health awareness and care.
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NewsNew Piccadilly line trains arrive in London for testing ahead of 2025 roll-out
TfL has welcomed the arrival of its first new Piccadilly line train, part of a £2.9 billion modernisation programme aimed at improving capacity, reliability and passenger comfort, with the full fleet expected by 2027.
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NewsNetwork Rail partners with The Green Block to enhance recycling efforts
Network Rail and The Green Block are partnering to boost station recycling to 95% and eliminate landfill waste using innovative Mobile Segregation Units and real-time tracking.
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NewsCampaign for Better Transport urges UK Chancellor to cut public transport costs
The Campaign for Better Transport urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to extend the £2 bus fare cap and freeze rail fares to keep public transport affordable in the upcoming Budget.
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NewsNetwork Rail completes critical track work on historic Thames Bridge
Network Rail has completed vital track work on the Grade II listed Kew railway bridge, replacing 577 aging wheel timbers to improve service reliability on both the London Overground and District lines.
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NewsNorthern introduces fuel-saving innovations for diesel fleet
Northern has developed a data-driven model that optimises train driving patterns, potentially reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 7%, with trials underway on key routes across the North East.
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NewsRail industry highlights environmental impact of switching from cars to trains
A new campaign shows how replacing just one car journey with a train trip can significantly reduce carbon emissions and help tackle climate change.
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NewsQTS tackles mental health challenges in the rail industry
QTS is leading efforts in the rail industry to prioritise mental health by providing training, peer support and accessible resources to foster a more open and supportive work environment.
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NewsNetwork Rail and DfT unveil five-point plan to enhance Euston station
Network Rail and DfT's five-point plan will enhance Euston station, focusing on immediate improvements to passenger experience while preparing for long-term redesign efforts.
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ArticleEditor's Review: InnoTrans 2024
This year saw the fourteenth return of one of the biggest rail exhibitions and conferences in the world, and the Global Railway Review team were there to make the most of it. Below we summarise our key takeaways, highlighting insightful discussions, innovative technologies and invaluable networking opportunities from the event. ...
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NewsHeathrow Express appoints Aoife Considine as new Business Lead
Heathrow Express has appointed Aoife Considine as its new Business Lead, succeeding Daniel Edwards, following her previous roles at the company and her recent work in enhancing its commercial and digital strategies.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover Arriva Rail London's partnership with City Harvest to provide 50,000 meals, Railway Mission's celebration of 200 years of the rail industry and TfL’s “In Bloom” gardening competition.
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NewsNetwork Rail signs MoU with Korean Rail Research Institute to enhance rail resilience
Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Rail Research Institute to collaborate on developing technology that enhances rail network resilience to extreme weather.
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NewsThameslink launches audio guide for blind and partially sighted passengers
Thameslink has launched an audio guide, developed with input from a blind passenger, to help visually impaired travellers navigate its trains with greater confidence and ease.
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NewsTfL awards new contract to KeolisAmey for DLR operations
TfL has awarded KeolisAmey an eight-year contract to operate the Docklands Light Railway, starting 1 April 2025, with a focus on improving customer experience and service sustainability.
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NewsNetwork Rail and Severn Valley Railway celebrate successful year-long partnership
Network Rail and Severn Valley Railway mark the first year of their partnership, achieving cost savings, improved safety training and shared technological benefits.
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NewsGreater Manchester approves major transport infrastructure investment
Greater Manchester has approved £1.31 million in funding to advance its high-speed rail and Northern Powerhouse Rail proposals, focusing on improving connectivity at key stations.
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NewsInnoTrans 2024 hosts first international Railway Influencer Festival
The mobility industry celebrated a milestone at InnoTrans with its first-ever Railway Influencer Festival, bringing together global social media stars and industry leaders to network and recognise outstanding content.
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NewsRSSB calls on rail freight sector to co-fund research for 75% growth by 2050
The Chief Executive of the Rail Safety and Standards Board has called on the rail freight sector to co-fund research efforts to achieve a 75% increase in rail freight by 2050.
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NewsNorthern enhances website accessibility with new features
Northern has upgraded its website with new accessibility features, including customisable text options and multi-language support, to better serve a diverse range of customers.