East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, is extending its pioneering Digital Pay As You Go trial for a further 12 months after more than 27,000 journeys were completed through the scheme. The trial, which operates between Leicester, Derby and Nottingham, uses GPS-based technology within the EMR app to automatically track customers’ journeys and […]
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Government review calls for ORR to expand its role
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) should evolve from a respected regulator into a broader independent strategic adviser to the Secretary of State for Transport, according to an independent review published by the government. The review says ORR’s independence, economic expertise, and safety capabilities put it in a strong position to provide objective advice […]
Hull Trains celebrates five million journeys to London
The UK’s favourite rail operator, Hull Trains, has celebrated an impressive five million customers journeys between Hull and London King’s Cross with a very special surprise for its five millionth customer. The operator partnered with the local South Cave-based Little Wold Vineyard to mark the milestone, creating a special limited edition ‘five million journeys’ wine […]
GBR Anglia scores 90% for punctuality in latest Rail Customer Experience Survey
GBR Anglia – which brings together the leadership of c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia under a single, unified structure – has scored 90% for punctuality in the latest Rail Customer Experience (RCXS) Survey figures. The Rail Customer Experience Survey (RCXS) is an industry-wide survey that gathers regular feedback from passengers about their rail […]
Transpennine Route Upgrade to launch £270,000 Community Fund for 2026
Communities are set to benefit from a £270,000 funding boost as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) prepares to launch the third year of its Community Fund. Applications will open on Monday 28 September, giving community groups, schools and charities located within five kilometres of the Transpennine route, between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York, the opportunity […]
£110k committed to strengthen fight against cable theft and railway crime
A £110,000 investment is helping to tackle cable theft, vandalism, and trespass on the East Coast Main Line through proactive security patrols. The funding has been approved by the East Coast Partnership, a joint initiative between Network Rail and London North Eastern Railway (LNER). It has enabled security company Vital to carry out targeted patrols […]
RailEI launches new branding
The Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) has unveiled its new brand identity, marking the latest stage in the Institution’s evolution from the Permanent Way Institution (PWI) and reflecting the railway engineering community it represents today. The launch follows several years of engagement with Members, employers and the wider industry about the future of the Institution. This […]
£130m invested to strengthen Scotland’s railway against extreme weather
Network Rail has reached an important milestone in its work to strengthen Scotland’s railway against extreme weather, investing £130m in resilience over the last two years. The progress comes as the railway faces increasingly challenging conditions, with higher temperatures, more unpredictable rainfall and frequent severe weather. Network Rail’s Climate Ready Plan, published in 2024, explains how […]
HS2 installs first section of new Saltley Viaduct
Construction of the new Saltley Viaduct moved a step closer this August Bank Holiday weekend, after HS2 engineers successfully installed the first section of the new bridge over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. The original Saltley Viaduct, which spanned a 183‑metre section of the B4114, closed to vehicles and pedestrians in May 2026. It […]
HS2 installs first section of new Saltley Viaduct
Construction of the new Saltley Viaduct moved a step closer this August Bank Holiday weekend, after HS2 engineers successfully installed the first section of the new bridge over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. The original Saltley Viaduct, which spanned a 183‑metre section of the B4114, closed to vehicles and pedestrians in May 2026. It […]