One of the most-anticipated rail projects in the south west took a major step forward this morning, as contracts worth £200 million were signed at Bristol Temple Meads to deliver two brand new stations and reinstate the Portishead railway line closed to passengers since 1964. Three contracts have been awarded to deliver the project. Morgan […]
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Management of London Paddington brought under single leadership team
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail Western (NR) are bringing the leadership of the flagship London Paddington station under a single team as part of a series of moves designed to bring track and train closer together for the benefit of customers. Lauren Clancy has been appointed in the newly-created role of integrated station […]
South Western Railway assists with Guide Dog puppy training
A new cohort of puppies has completed an important stage of their training at Basingstoke station, as South Western Railway (SWR) and Guide Dogs continue their partnership to support people with sight loss. Ahead of International Guide Dog Day (Wednesday 29 April), the young trainees spent a morning at one of SWR’s busiest hubs, experiencing […]
London Northwestern Railway honours Bedford’s historical roots with train naming
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has named one of its trains in honour of Bedford’s historical roots, following a competition with a local college. The train, which operates on the Marston Vale Line between Bletchley and Bedford, has been named ‘Brickfield Breeze’. The competition was held in partnership with Kimberley College, Bedford, where students were encouraged […]
Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes
Integrated rail and bus ticket relaunched to support sustainable journeys to North Lakes all year round. Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes Record numbers of visitors have travelled to the Lake District by public transport after Avanti West Coast created a “virtual railway station” at Keswick, new figures […]
Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes
Integrated rail and bus ticket relaunched to support sustainable journeys to North Lakes all year round. Keswick “virtual railway station” helps break records in public transport visits to Lakes Record numbers of visitors have travelled to the Lake District by public transport after Avanti West Coast created a “virtual railway station” at Keswick, new figures […]
EMR symbol guides make stations and train journeys easier to navigate
East Midlands Railway (EMR), which is operated by Transport UK, has introduced new station guides designed to make information clearer and more accessible for passengers of all abilities. EMR is the first official Symbol-Friendly operator in the UK and worked with visual communication experts, Widgit Software, to create the guides. The guides use simple language […]
Major East Coast improvement work scheduled for May bank holiday weekends
Passengers are reminded that a package of major improvement work is taking place on the East Coast Main Line in May, supporting a more reliable and resilient railway. The programme of engineering work will affect services during the bank holiday weekends of 2-4 May (May Day) and 23-25 May (Spring Bank), when fewer passengers typically […]
Beeston station transformed thanks to major investment
A celebration event was on Friday 24 April to mark the transformation of Beeston station following more than £7.6 million of investment. Network Rail has completed a £1.36 million project to completely refurbish the waiting shelters and a historical canopy at the 19th century station. East Midlands Railway has also carried out a £250,000 project […]
Beeston station transformed thanks to major investment
A celebration event was on Friday 24 April to mark the transformation of Beeston station following more than £7.6 million of investment. Network Rail has completed a £1.36 million project to completely refurbish the waiting shelters and a historical canopy at the 19th century station. East Midlands Railway has also carried out a £250,000 project […]