Images: Major milestone reached in improving accessibility at Plumstead station
Network Rail has installed the two lift shafts which will be used to provide step-free access at Plumstead station in south east London.
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Avanti West Coast awarded long-term contract after improvements for passengers
Avanti West Coast has been awarded a long-term contract by DfT following significant improvements across reliability, punctuality and customer satisfaction.
RIA calls for UK Government to make immediate decisions on rolling stock
With train manufacturing jobs threatened and factories at risk of closure, RIA has called for the Government to make immediate decisions on the building of rolling stock.
New Bristol railway station opens
The multi-million-pound Portway Park and Ride station is the first station to open in Bristol in 96 years and will offer passengers easier access to jobs and businesses.
53火车年代tations to benefit from tap-in ticketing
Simpler tap-in tap-out ticketing is set to be introduced across 53 stations in the South East by the end of the year.
Work completed on £82m sea wall to protect vital coastal rail route
As part of the £165 million South West Resilience Programme, work has been completed on a sea wall protecting a vital coastal rail route in Dawlish.
Network Rail publish £44 billion five-year plan
Network Rail’s five-year plan for the railway in England and Wales sees increased investment in tackling climate change and improving train performances.
LNER, Agility Trains and Hitachi Rail sign pioneering cooperation agreement
The Relationship Charter is a commitment between the three organisations which sets values and behaviours for cooperation over the next three decades.
RIA react to UK rail passenger numbers hitting post COVID high
RIA have responded to DfT figures which depict rail passenger numbers averaging over 98% daily in April, a record post COVID-19 high.
UK government to take over operating TransPennine Express
The Department for Transport will appoint its Operator of Last Resort to take over delivery of passenger services on the TPE network from 28 May 2023.
Great British Railways Transition Team publish first passenger journey analysis
GBRTT has shared its first passenger analysis to develop insights into the reasons people are taking the train and the wider implications for the industry.
Derby selected as new home of Great British Railways
Following a long search, the UK Government have announced Derby as the new home of Great British Railways.
Avanti West Coast contract extended for six months following recent service improvements
Following six months of significant progress, the UK Government have extended Avanti West Coast’s contract until 15 October 2023.
UK Transport Secretary gives update on HS2 project delivery
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has revealed that the next two years will be used to rephase HS2 construction and optimise future delivery of Phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe.
The Railway Industry Association launches RailDecarb23
The RIA have launched RailDecarb23, a campaign calling on the UK Government to accelerate plans to decarbonise rail.