Railway ticket office closure plans to be scrapped
Transport Focus has published its response to the plans to close the majority of railway ticket offices.
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“Encouraging” statement from Rail Minister for reopening Lancashire – Yorkshire railway line
Rail Minister Huw Merriman has agreed to talk to Red Wall MPs as a step in getting approval to restore the railway line from Skipton to Colne Railway.
London Day Travelcards to continue after agreement reached on funding
The RDG has announced that it has reached an agreement with TfL to continue allowing passengers to buy Day Travelcards as part of their train tickets …
Tea room opened on Hertfordshire railway station
A grant from London Northwestern Railway has enabled a disused building to be turned into a tea room at a station on a Hertfordshire branch line.
c2c lines up contactless payments at a wider range of Essex stations
c2c passengers in South Essex may make contactless payments at their local stations, with all stations accepting pay-as-you-go by the end of the year.
New government data and National Infrastructure Assessment show growing demand for public transport
The Railway Industry Association has welcomed new government figures and the National Infrastructure Assessment.
Trial sees Class 37 locomotive lighting powered by solid oxide fuel
Colas Rail UK has collaborated with G-Volution Ltd to generate auxiliary power by using solid oxide fuel cells running on Bio Liquefied Petroleum Gas…
West Midlands sees £2.7 million investment confirmed for the region’s transport infrastructure
The investment will support an array of improvements, such as the Midlands Rail Hub project following the cancellation of HS2's phase 2.
North Wales Coast electrification cautiously welcomed by Growth Track 360
Growth Track 360 has given a cautious welcome to the UK government's commitment to electrify the North Wales Coast Main Line (NWCML) railway.
Somerset’s new Wellington station to replace victim of Beeching cuts
Wellington in Somerset is to be served by the railway again, after the government approved the building of a new station.