Successful first trip for Tesco double-stacked rail freight container
Tesco last week took delivery of a new rail container which can carry double-stacked pallets, so increasing the volume of goods it can transport by ra…
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RMT announces further round of rail strikes
The RMT Union has announced that members will be taking strike action in the dispute surrounding pay and conditions. The union says that it has…
Serious concerns raised by the London Assembly Transport Committee over proposed ticket office closures
The Committee has revealed its concerns regarding the proposed closures across the country, in a letter to London Travel Watch, today (8th Aug).
Community rail plays key role in improving accessibility, report finds
A new report has revealed that community rail plays a leading role in enabling accessible and inclusive journeys.
Rail Delivery Group statement released on railway ticket office consultation
The consultation period for proposals to close station ticket offices and how railway tickets are sold has been extended until 1st September.
Manchester, Yorkshire and Liverpool mayors initiate legal process against ticket office consultation
With the deadline for the Ticket Office Consultation looming, mayors across Northern England have written to train operators setting out the legal act…
Rail Delivery Group warns of disruption due to rail union action
RMT and ASLEF are striking next week and will cause widespread disruption to rail services.
Rail industry responds to ticket office plans
The Rail Delivery Group has announced plans for a consultation into ticket offices at railway stations.
Train operating companies announce review of ticket offices
Train operating companies have begun passenger consultations about plans to close a large number of ticket offices.
Fifty-three railway stations to introduce tap-in-tap-out
Fifty-three stations in south east England are to introduce tap-in-tap-out ticketing by the end of this year.