Category: Industry News

Industry-leading safety training centre hits 10,000 visitors

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) TRUST centre, the first purpose-built rail safety centre of its kind in the North of England, has now surpassed 10,000 visitors. Launched in Huddersfield in 2023, the facility enables rail workers to experience real life safety-critical scenarios in a safe environment that offers a platform for discussion and an opportunity […]

Publicly owned train operators lead the way on accessibility

Following publication of the government’s Accessibility Roadmap last week, train operators in public ownership are highlighting how they are already turning that vision into reality. The Accessibility Roadmap outlines a long-term vision for a more accessible railway and was published alongside the Railways Bill which sets out plans to overhaul Britain’s rail network through the […]

Industry launches trial to get essential items to vulnerable women in refuges across the country

The rail industry is joining forces to provide essential items such as winter coats, jumpers and children’s toys to women’s refuges nationwide, in a new initiative that builds on its commitment to support survivors of domestic abuse and the government’s wider aim to halve incidents of Violence Against Women and Girls within the decade. Southeastern […]

UK’s first low-carbon track renewal takes place between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill

1,150 yards of plain line track have been replaced on a stretch of railway line in south London using a suite of low carbon, sustainable materials – a UK first that will help Network Rail contribute to its net zero commitment The railway has successfully delivered the UK’s first low-carbon track renewal combining green steel […]

Siemens opens £6 million purpose-built facility for train modifications and upgrades

Siemens Mobility has formally opened its £6 million Multi-Functional Centre, welcoming Member of Parliament for Northampton North, Lucy Rigby KC MP, to officially open the facility. This investment will enhance the company’s capabilities to deliver essential modifications and upgrades to passenger trains, creating new jobs for the local area. The new facility will provide increased […]

Siemens opens £6 million purpose-built facility for train modifications and upgrades

Siemens Mobility has formally opened its £6 million Multi-Functional Centre, welcoming Member of Parliament for Northampton North, Lucy Rigby KC MP, to officially open the facility. This investment will enhance the company’s capabilities to deliver essential modifications and upgrades to passenger trains, creating new jobs for the local area. The new facility will provide increased […]

TfW and Network Rail to welcome Inspiration Exhibition train to Llandudno

Transport for Wales ( TfW) and Network Rail will be hosting Railway 200’s flagship exhibition train, Inspiration, at Llandudno station from 15–18 November 2025. This unique event marks Wales’ only stop on the train’s nationwide tour celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway this year. The Inspiration train will have visited 60 locations across […]

SWR to welcome back full West of England timetable with discounted fares

South Western Railway (SWR) is making thousands of additional discounted off-peak tickets available for travel when the full West of England timetable is restored. SWR and Network Rail announced on Tuesday 4 November that the full timetable for services between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids is set to be reintroduced on Saturday 29 November. […]

GTR and Railway Children join forces to protect vulnerable young people in London

Representatives from Railway Children met with Angie Doll, chief executive officer of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) at East Croydon station, to discuss the vital work being carried out to support vulnerable children and young people across London’s rail network and beyond. This important initiative is being supported by GTR’s ‘Your Station, Your Community Improvement Fund’, […]