Northern is running a new fast service which allows customers to travel between Leeds and Sheffield in 47 minutes. Known as the Yorkshire Flyer, as it provides a quick and convenient connection between the White Rose county’s two biggest cities, the service was officially launched during an event at Leeds station earlier today. Cutting journey […]
Category: General Interest
Greater Anglia celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2026.
Greater Anglia is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by celebrating its apprentices and sharing a week of content that highlights the impact of apprenticeships across the business. Just under 200 members of the train company’s workforce are currently enrolled on fully funded apprenticeships, covering areas ranging from team leading to chartered management, data analysis, train […]
MPs look for certainty and end to ‘micromanagement’ under Great British Railways
The Transport Committee has called for more detail about the Government’s landmark reforms to the rail sector and changes to the legislation to prevent undue political interference in Great British Railways. The Committee has today published two reports (attached), wrapping up its inquiry into the Railways Bill and its parallel inquiry examining investment pipelines for the railways. The Railways Bill report says the legislation gives only a partial picture […]
Passengers urged to plan ahead as River Plym bridge gets major upgrade to support growing rail traffic
Passengers travelling later this month are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out vital strengthening work on the River Plym railway bridge which will see 180 metres of track replaced and the bridge strengthened to carry heavier, more frequent trains for decades to come. The work will take place between Saturday 21 February and Sunday 8 March on the bridge, which is to the east of Plymouth city […]
Passengers urged to plan ahead as River Plym bridge gets major upgrade to support growing rail traffic
Passengers travelling later this month are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out vital strengthening work on the River Plym railway bridge which will see 180 metres of track replaced and the bridge strengthened to carry heavier, more frequent trains for decades to come. The work will take place between Saturday 21 February and Sunday 8 March on the bridge, which is to the east of Plymouth city […]
Trains through Oxford running as normal following successful bridge replacement
Trains are running through Oxford as normal this morning after Network Rail successfully completed the latest phase of the Oxfordshire Connect programme with the replacement of the Botley Road rail bridge. The eight-day closure enabled engineers to safely demolish the old structure, install new bridge spans and carry out essential preparatory works that keep the […]
Trains through Oxford running as normal following successful bridge replacement
Trains are running through Oxford as normal this morning after Network Rail successfully completed the latest phase of the Oxfordshire Connect programme with the replacement of the Botley Road rail bridge. The eight-day closure enabled engineers to safely demolish the old structure, install new bridge spans and carry out essential preparatory works that keep the […]
Skills For Life: LNER Shines Spotlight on Apprenticeship Achievements
LNER colleagues are sharing how apprenticeships have shaped their careers, in a celebration of their skills and contributions as part of National Apprenticeship Week. ‘Skills for Life’ is one of the themes for 2026, as businesses come together with current and former apprentices in a week-long celebration of the positive impact of apprenticeships on individuals and businesses alike. Among those sharing their story about the opportunities in the rail industry is engineer, Alexander […]
Think Twice: No Excuse for Abuse – EMR double the number of body-worn cameras to protect staff and customers
East Midlands Railway (EMR), which is operated by Transport UK, has rolled out more than 330 additional body-worn cameras for its staff as part of its ongoing commitment to colleague and customer safety. All station and on-train colleagues will carry cameras, which act as a safeguarding tool and deterrent while ensuring they capture robust evidence of […]
Think Twice: No Excuse for Abuse – EMR double the number of body-worn cameras to protect staff and customers
East Midlands Railway (EMR), which is operated by Transport UK, has rolled out more than 330 additional body-worn cameras for its staff as part of its ongoing commitment to colleague and customer safety. All station and on-train colleagues will carry cameras, which act as a safeguarding tool and deterrent while ensuring they capture robust evidence of […]