Transport for London sign letter to Mark Harper over extra Elizabeth Line trains
The heads of Transport for London (TfL), Alstom and Unite the Union have jointly written to Transport Secretary Mark Harper
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West Midlands Railway’s ‘Your Community, Your Fund’ scheme supports more community rail projects
This latest round of funding has seen grants of up to £10,000 awarded in a bid to support passengers and local communities
TransPennine Express train raises awareness of men’s mental health
In partnership with the men’s suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club a TPE train has a vinyl wrap showing support for International Men’s Da…
Rail industry launches framework for environmental and social sustainability
Today (Tuesday 14 November) the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has launched its Sustainable Rail Blueprint.
New funding brings new Yorkshire railway station a step closer
A new station at Bradford is a step closer thanks to £400,000 from the Department for Transport to allow the local authority to start planning the pr…
Theale Station: Major Milestone Reached in Accessibility Improvement Works
A major milestone has been reached in a multi-million-pound programme to improve accessibility at Theale Station, near Reading
Southeastern to run more trains, but admits this is not enough
Southeastern is to increase the number of train services that it runs from Sunday 10 December, but has admitted that this is not enough to address cri…
Free Remembrance Day travel for veterans on South Western Railway
On 12 November, South Western Railway is offering free travel to serving military personnel and veterans to attend local Remembrance Sunday events.
Video: Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle passes track test
The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has successfully run a vehicle on its test track in Dudley.
Plans announced for step-free access at Herne Bay station in Kent
Network Rail has announced that it is to make Kent's Herne Bay station accessible without steps.