Transport Focus Chief to take over as Independent Rail Retailers chair
Anthony Smith will become the new Chair of Independent Rail Retailers (IRR) when he leave his role as Transport Focus' Chief Executive later this mont…
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Government announces rail fare rise after intervention
Rail fares in the UK are set to rise by 4.9%, which is below the 9% retail price index announced in July – in which…
Nottingham PFI tram operator secures financial future
Tramlink, the operator of Nottingham Express Transit (NET), has announced that it has completed a financial restructuring which will secure its future…
Northern reminds parents to ensure their children have a train ticket
Northern has put out an appeal to parents to make sure that their children have a valid ticket for their train journey before they catch the train to …
Mid-Cornwall transport links to be transformed with Metro initiative
Great Western Railway and Network Rail are to create a new Mid Cornwall Metro coast to coast rail service to improve Cornwall's transport links.
Government abandons plan for centralised online rail ticket sales
The government has announced that it is no longer pursuing plans for Great British Railways to operate a centralised online rail ticket ticketing syst…
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�…
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.
Two innovations released by Trainline set to encourage more people to travel by train
The technology platform's new features will support passengers in getting the very best value for Advance fares
eTickets becoming more popular on Govia Thameslink Railway’s network
Every ticket gate on Govia Thameslink Railway’ network will now accept eTickets, so that passengers can avoid having to queue to buy tickets.