HS2 reveals details of 300+ contracts to work on its construction
HS2 has revealed that more than 3,200 companies are already providing goods and materials for the construction of the high-speed rail service.
Author: Janine Booth
I worked on London Underground stations for 26 years. I am interested in all things railway, with particular interests in accessibility and industrial relations.
Rail regulator calls out retailers’ ‘drip pricing’ online rail tickets
The Off ice of Rail and Road has told online ticket retailers to review how they present their fees, as it highlights the practice of ‘drip pricing�…
Alstom’s Innovia monorail starts trial run on Bangkok’s MRT Pink Line
Alstom has announced that Bangkok’s MRT Pink Line has begun trial passenger service.
Upgraded ticket machines for Greater Anglia ticket trial
Greater Anglia is upgrading some of its ticket vending machines to allow it to trial a new, barcoded type of ticket.
TfL announces 2024 Art on the London Underground programme
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed the artworks which will feature in next year's Art on the Underground programme.
TfL outlines festive period services for London passengers
Transport for London (TfL) will run most of its services during the festive period but is urging passengers to plan their journeys in advance.
Appeal launched to take Bluebell Railway’s 4VEP mainline
On Friday 1 December, Bluebell Railway in Sussex launched an appeal to raise fifty thousand pounds to help bring 3417 back into mainline operation.
DJ Tony Blackburn lends voice to Thameslink for Brent Cross West station opening
Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn has taken on the role of station announcer on the Thameslink network this week,
Progress report on restoring steam locomotive No. 92240
The Bluebell Railway in Sussex has issued an update on its work to bring locomotive 92240 back to steam, a project it began four years ago.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces winter outings to Whitby
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is inviting people to "make the days between Christmas and New Year extra special" by joining its excursions to Whitby.