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Performance data goes live at most railway stations in England

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March 6, 2025
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The Department for Transport (DfT) is lauding what it calls a “new era of rail accountability” in England as data on train service performance ‘goes live’ at over 1,700 stations from today (Thursday 6 March).

South Wales rail station welcomes new park and ride facility

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March 2, 2025
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Torfaen County Borough has announced the opening of a new park and ride facility at Pontypool and New Inn station.

Northern trialling an app to help users find their way around its stations

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February 28, 2025
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Northern has started a trial of a free app that shows customers their way around railway stations without the need to ask staff for help.

Northern trialling an app to help users find their way around its stations

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February 28, 2025
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Northern has started a trial of a free app that shows customers their way around railway stations without the need to ask staff for help.

Shropshire rail station benefits from new access improvements

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February 26, 2025
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Last Friday (21 February), Ludlow station in Shropshire opened its new lift.

New lifts operational at South West London railway station following £5m project

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February 25, 2025
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A £5.4m project at Tooting station in South West London has been completed by Network Rail. Work to construct the new lifts at Tooting started…

British Paralympian reviews accessibility of new Merseyrail trains

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February 22, 2025
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Tanni Grey-Thompson tries out Merseyrails new fully accessible trains

Accessibility update released for London railway station

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February 20, 2025
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The installation of Step Free Access amenities at Surrey Quays are on course to finish in 2026

Construction resumes at London Underground station

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February 10, 2025
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Work has resumed on providing step-free access to the Central Line station at Northolt with the construction of a new footbridge and lift.

Trial sees more ‘Welcome Points’ at railway stations across the region

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February 10, 2025
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Northern is working on a trial to see more Welcome Points introduced at railway stations across their network. The units have been developed in partnership…