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  • [ 4 June 2025 ] Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection Governance
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Evelyn gets her bear for Christmas, thanks to LNER

24 December 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

When three-year-old Evelyn Barker said that all she wanted for Christmas this year was a teddy bear, her family naturally bought her one. But when the latest travel restrictions came in, young Evelyn was in […]

Business

Chiltern Railways recognised for commitment to excellence

18 December 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The British Quality Foundation (BQF) has recognised Chiltern Railways at its 2020 UK Excellence Awards as the UK’s top company for its commitment to excellence and continued improvement. Chiltern was ranked top out of seven […]

Business

Latest LNER face mask design features Scottish stag

28 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 2

To celebrate St Andrew’s Day (30 November), London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has revealed the latest design in the regionally inspired face mask collection, featuring a unique hand-illustrated stag. The sixth release in LNER’s collection […]

Business

Rail to Refuge helps over 800 flee domestic abuse

23 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Rail to Refuge, the joint initiative between rail companies and Women’s Aid in which train operators cover the cost of train tickets for women, men and children travelling to refuge accommodation, has been extended until […]

Business

First new train arrives on Isle of Wight

20 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

The first of Island Line’s new Vivarail Class 484 trains has arrived on the Isle of Wight, crossing over from the mainland on the 14:45 ferry to Fishbourne. Vivarail has converted former London Underground D78 […]

Appointments

MD appointed for Keolis Downer’s Adelaide Metro

6 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Robert Tatton-Jones has been appointed as managing director for Keolis Downer Adelaide, the company that will run Adelaide Metro train services from 31 January 2021. He brings a wealth of rail experience to Adelaide having […]

Business

Avanti plans 96 more trains for Motherwell

2 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Motherwell in Lanarkshire, Scotland, could be a big winner when the new train timetable comes into force in December after Avanti West Coast obtained approval to introduce an additional 96 services a week, more than […]

Business

£1.8bn additional funding for Transport for London

1 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 1

Transport for London (TfL) and the UK Government have reached an agreement that covers further support for the remainder of the financial year, to address its forecast funding shortfall arising from the loss of passenger […]

Business

Making London Underground ‘driverless’ is financially unjustifiable, TfL report states

27 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Although Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated that making London Underground ‘driverless’ should be a condition for government increasing its funding of Transport for London, a leaked internal TfL document has shown that this is […]

Business

ORR warns train operators about timetable changes

22 October 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

As train operators change their timetables to increase train services  after the COVID-19 national lockdown, and then change them again in response to heightened local restrictions, rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) […]

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  • Rail regulator recommends improvements in revenue protection
  • Plans for West Yorkshire trams receive major funding boost
  • Lumo awards £50 million contract to enhance and service its Class 222 trains to Alstom
  • First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
  • A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
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  • Phil Mortimer: A recent funded R&D project focused on the use of alternatives to steel for the ohl masts. This has several…
  • Nigel: Fully support this restoration from the East Lancashire side,existing infrastructure mostly well built and promises a highly efficient 12 mile…
  • Clive Broadhead: After the undoubtedly achievement of resurrecting the railways in Scotland why are the current NR management he'll bent on squandering…
  • The ORR has reported on its review of revenue protection practices on the railway.
  • Artist's impression of a West Yorkshire tram.
  • Visualisation of a Lumo Class 222 train.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
  • The first of six Siemens Mobility Vectron MS locomotive has been handed over to RTC at at the Transport Logistic exhibition 2025 in Munich.
    First Siemens Vectron MS loco handed over to Italian operator RTC
    3 June 2025 0
  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
    19 May 2025 0
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
    19 May 2025 0
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
    19 May 2025 0
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
    19 May 2025 0
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
    19 May 2025 0
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
    A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
    19 May 2025 0
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
    17 May 2025 0
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
    16 May 2025 0
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
    16 May 2025 0
  • Glasgow Queen Street wins World Cup of Stations
    17 October 2020 0
  • Rail Division of Dyer & Butler awarded RoSPA Gold Medal
    2 April 2020 0
  • New Business Development Director at Sella Controls
    1 September 2020 0
  • Rock Rail appoints two leading experts to its Advisory Board in Germany
    10 June 2020 0
  • Transport Select Committee membership announced
    3 March 2020 0
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