Major upgrade of south London station receives planning consent
Peckham Rye station is to receive a major improvement after Network Rail received formal Planning Consent for its proposals for a complete upgrade.
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Transport Committee warns of risks in ‘rail strikes’ regulations
The Transport Committee has urged the government to consider the risks before introducing its Minimum Service Levels ‘rail strikes’ regulations.
Ebbw Vale upgrade is complete
Network Rail has today (Monday 4 December) completed its upgrade of the Ebbw Vale line, and will increase train services between Ebbw Vale Town and Ne…
Business and civic leaders step up efforts to save Derby Alstom plant
Business and civic leaders put pressure on Government to save train manufacturing in Derby.
Avanti West Coast accredited for safeguarding vulnerable people
Avanti West Coast's efforts to safeguard adults recognised with Safeguarding on Rail Scheme accreditation.
Demonstration of Siemens Mobility’s mobile rail charging facility to take place at Long Marston
The innovative new technology will support battery charging and 25kV power for locations in the UK where overhead line equipment is not yet available
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New partnership aims to better integrate West Midlands rail network
West Midlands Rail Executive and Great British Railways Transition Team are working to deliver a better integrated rail network for the West Midlands.
Accessibility at the centre of £5.3m funding for innovative projects
Projects featuring improved accessibility is at the centre of a £5.3m Government-funded competition with winners being announced today.
Call made for ‘Access for All’ funding to be made available for Stockport Borough stations
Stockport Council hopes a bid by Transport for Greater Manchester for Access for All funding will be announced tomorrow (22nd Nov)
Train named Hull Paragon 175 to mark station’s anniversary
TransPennine Express (TPE) has named one of its Class 185 trains ‘Hull Paragon 175’ by current and former to mark Hull Paragon Interchange's 175th…