Trains began running again between Worcester Shrub Hill and Moreton-in-Marsh on bank holiday Monday morning after Network Rail completed engineering work. Seven days of non-stop work took place on the North Cotswolds line to keep the railway running safely and smoothly. 2,000 yards of rail that had reached the end of its working life was […]
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Northern welcomes commuters back as thousands return to the office
Overall demand for Season train tickets, predominately used by people who travel to work by train several times a week, has risen by almost 10% over the last year. The number of Annual and Monthly Season Tickets sold rose by 13% over that period, while demand for Weekly and Flexi Season Tickets, which are popular with […]
Network Rail and the Met Office join forces to improve performance for passengers
Met Office and Network Rail have signed a deal to help drive forward research into weather and how it affects the railway. The Memorandum of Understanding will cut the time needed to commission research from months to days, speeding up the vital work Network Rail and the Met Office do to keep passengers moving through […]
Railway open for business this August bank holiday weekend in Kent and Sussex – but passengers asked to plan ahead and check before they travel
The vast majority rail network across Kent and Sussex is open for business this August bank holiday weekend, but passengers are asked to plan ahead and check before they travel as some journeys may be longer as a result of essential upgrade work. On Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August, Lewisham station will be closed […]
Siemens Mobility welcomes back 91-year-old former Chippenham employee in celebration of five generations of family service
Siemens Mobility celebrated a remarkable family milestone as 91-year-old Miggie Orledge returned to its Chippenham facility for a special tour alongside her son, Kevin, a former employee and her grandson, Alex, a current team member. This visit reflects more than 125 years of manufacturing history and five generations of the Orledge family’s contributions to the […]
The Intermodal Gateway of the Future: Hitachi Rail’s digital solution boosts rail freight in Germany
As part of a joint venture, Hitachi Rail has brought a new digital solution, ‘InGa-Z’, to market, which can transform efficiency at intermodal freight terminals. Protostellar GmbH, is the joint venture driving this solution and consists of Hitachi Rail, MT Logistics GmbH, DB Cargo AG, and with financial support from the Federal Ministry for Transport […]
TfL reminds parents and guardians to apply now for Zip Oyster cards ahead of new school year
As London prepares for the start of the new school year, TfL is reminding parents and guardians to apply for their child’s Zip Oyster photocard, or check if their existing one is still valid, to ensure they can continue to travel for free at a reduced rate across the capital. The Zip Oyster photocards, available […]
Improvements on the Isle of Wight necessitate Island Line closures in October and November
From Saturday 18 October until Monday 17 November, vital improvements work will fully then partially close the Island Line on the Isle of Wight. The whole Island Line will be closed from Saturday 18 October to Monday 3 November. From Monday 3 to Monday 17 November, trains will only run between Ryde St Johns Road […]
£1 rail travel on all Pay As You Go routes in Wales
Transport for Wales is offering customers a limited-time opportunity to travel on Pay As You Go (PAYG) rail services for just £1. Running from 19th August until 28th August, this exclusive tap in, tap out promotion is available across the 95 PAYG-enabled stations in South East Wales. This includes all Valleys lines and routes to […]
Young people graduate from pioneering Siemens Mobility workplace programme
Siemens Mobility and partners have celebrated the success of the first year of a pioneering programme supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enter the world of work. The supported internship programme has seen five young people benefit from extensive support and guidance to gain experience, confidence and vital life skills from […]