Railway to unlock 1 million jobs and £79 billion for UK economy by 2036 

  Railway stations across the UK could unlock 1 million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, according to new research commissioned by Great Western Railway (GWR).  The findings, revealed in a new report from economic research consultancy Development Economics show how stations are anchors for growth. The report reveals the ”Rail Catalyst Effect”: how stations act as catalysts for investment, opportunity and […]

Railway to unlock 1 million jobs and £79 billion for UK economy by 2036 

  Railway stations across the UK could unlock 1 million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, according to new research commissioned by Great Western Railway (GWR).  The findings, revealed in a new report from economic research consultancy Development Economics show how stations are anchors for growth. The report reveals the ”Rail Catalyst Effect”: how stations act as catalysts for investment, opportunity and […]

TfL marks 20 years of ‘Baby on Board’ badges with new design

Transport for London (TfL) is today celebrating the 20th anniversary of its iconic ‘Baby on Board’ badge which has supported tens of thousands of customers since it launched. To mark the milestone, TfL is introducing a new badge option for those carrying multiple babies, with a new ‘Babies on Board’ badge. The brand-new ‘Babies on […]

TfL marks 20 years of ‘Baby on Board’ badges with new design

Transport for London (TfL) is today celebrating the 20th anniversary of its iconic ‘Baby on Board’ badge which has supported tens of thousands of customers since it launched. To mark the milestone, TfL is introducing a new badge option for those carrying multiple babies, with a new ‘Babies on Board’ badge. The brand-new ‘Babies on […]

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Rail productivity continues to recover

Rail productivity continues to recover
Mon, 23/03/2026 – 10:00

23 March 2026

£26 billion is spent each year to operate the railway, with just under half of this government funded. Even small percentage changes in productivity can make a b…