A rare opportunity to become a train driver has opened up in Somerset, with freight operator Heavy Haul Rail recruiting ten trainee train drivers for its Mendip depot. The roles are open to people living within a 60-minute commute of the depot in the Mendip area and form part of a full-time training programme beginning […]
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CIRO Presents over £1,000 to Railway Mission Following Peak District Fundraising Challenge
The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators (CIRO) has presented a cheque for £1,004 to Railway Mission following a successful fundraising challenge that brought together colleagues from across the organisation in support of the railway charity. The funds were raised after a team of seven CIRO colleagues completed a 16-mile walk through the Peak District in […]
Transport for Wales launches ‘TfW Protect’ to help tackle cable and metal theft across the railway network
Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched TfW Protect, a dedicated anonymous reporting service designed to help tackle cable and metal theft across the rail network. Cable and metal theft remains a serious issue for the railway, often resulting in delays, cancellations and wider disruption that can prevent people from getting to work, appointments, events, and other important destinations. […]
Transport for Wales launches ‘TfW Protect’ to help tackle cable and metal theft across the railway network
Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched TfW Protect, a dedicated anonymous reporting service designed to help tackle cable and metal theft across the rail network. Cable and metal theft remains a serious issue for the railway, often resulting in delays, cancellations and wider disruption that can prevent people from getting to work, appointments, events, and other important destinations. […]
Greater Anglia improves safety and security at Harlow Town station car park
Greater Anglia has completed a £10,000 lighting upgrade at Harlow Town station’s multi-storey car park. The works form part of the train operator’s ongoing commitment to improving passenger facilities and enhancing safety and security across its network. The project saw ageing floodlights replaced with new, energy-efficient LED fittings. Engineers also carried out essential upgrades to […]
Study into Rail passenger services in East Cleveland reveals findings
A detailed study into providing passenger rail services on a freight line in East Cleveland has revealed its findings. The in-depth study by consultancy firm ARUP has taken a close look at the work required to allow regular passenger services on the route between Saltburn and Boulby to boost connectivity in East Cleveland. At the […]
Emirates Skywards unlocks over 12,000 European rail destinations, turning Miles into seamless journeys
With access to over 40 major operators across 12 European countries, Emirates Skywards members can now use their Miles to purchase rail tickets seamlessly via the dedicated booking tool www.skywardsrail.com either online or via their mobile devices, in five different languages. With the ability to search a variety of schedules, select cabins and ticket types, members can […]
Commonwealth nations arrive at Glasgow Central on opening days of Games
From St Helena in the South Atlantic to Vanuatu in the Pacific, Glasgow Central has welcomed visitors from across the Commonwealth during the opening days of Glasgow 2026. Since early this week, athletes, team officials, support staff, families and friends have all been passing through the station as the Commonwealth Games get underway in the city. Visitors have travelled […]
GB Railfreight launches ‘Work Safe = Home Safe’ campaign as part of 25th anniversary year
Launched during GBRf’s 25th anniversary year, the campaign is designed to strengthen the company’s safety culture and encourage colleagues across the business to put safety first in every decision they make. The campaign brings together safety communications under a single banner and highlights the investments, innovations and improvements that continue to make GBRf a safer place […]
North West passenger update as engineering work set to begin
Rail passengers travelling between Wigan and Southport have been urged to plan ahead, with key engineering work set to take place next week. From Monday 27 to Friday 31 July, engineering teams will be replacing ageing track in the Parbold area. This means no trains will run between Southport and Wigan Wallgate during this period. Replacement buses will […]