East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, has announced plans to increase its Intercity timetable from Monday, 19 October, taking a further significant step towards restoring its full planned service. Following the introduction of a temporary reduced timetable in July, EMR increased its Intercity operation from 87% to 92% of the full planned timetable […]
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ORR appoints Paul Smith as chief executive officer
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today appointed Paul Smith as its chief executive officer, following a public competition. Paul is a highly experienced regulatory leader whose career spans the UK’s aviation, energy and payments sectors, as well as senior regulatory roles in Australia. He comes to ORR from Fingleton, the strategic regulatory […]
Work begins to build new station at Golborne after more than 60 years
Work on Greater Manchester’s first new train station to be built in the 21st century is underway, reconnecting Golborne to the railway network for the first time in more than 60 years. The new station in Golborne, which currently has no direct bus, train or tram services to Manchester, will be located on the West […]
Industry extends eligibility of Disabled Persons Railcard
The rail industry is continuing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion by updating eligibility criteria for the Disabled Persons Railcard. These changes are designed to better support disabled customers who may face barriers to rail travel and form part of a broader effort to create a more inclusive railway, putting customers at the centre of […]