Northern has appointed Warrick Dent as its new chief operating officer (COO). Warrick is currently group operations and performance director at Department for Transport Operator (DFTO), and is set to join the train operator in May. He will succeed Matt Rice, the current COO, who is set to move on to a new challenge outside […]
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Northern appoints DFTO executive as new COO
Northern has appointed Warrick Dent as its new chief operating officer (COO). Warrick is currently group operations and performance director at Department for Transport Operator (DFTO), and is set to join the train operator in May. He will succeed Matt Rice, the current COO, who is set to move on to a new challenge outside […]
CrossCountry’s Social Value report highlights £184m contribution to communities and the environment
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has launched its 2026 Social Value report, outlining the positive impact of the business on people, places and the planet. Launching today (Friday 17 April), the report demonstrates how CrossCountry embeds social value into everyday work – from improving rail accessibility and creating inclusive employment opportunities, to supporting communities and enabling […]
Connecting East Anglia: the role of rail in everyday journeys
Friday 17 April 2026 marks the first World Public Transport Day, recognising the role public transport plays in keeping people and communities moving. It is a chance to step back and consider the role rail plays in everyday life across the East of England. Greater Anglia and neighbouring operator c2c connect people to work, education, […]
Passengers urged to plan ahead as Network Rail restores two of Brunel’s historic landmarks in Bath
Rail passengers travelling through Bath later this month are being asked to plan their journeys in advance as Network Rail begins major restoration work on two iconic railway structures. Sydney Gardens footbridge will undergo grit‑blasting, steel and masonry repairs, a full repaint and the complete replacement of its wooden deck over the next three months. […]
Passengers warned to plan ahead after overhead wire damage at Manchester Piccadilly
Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside Manchester Piccadilly station. Wiring above the railway on the approach to the station was damaged this morning (Thursday 16 April) at around 11.20am. This has caused significant disruption to trains travelling into and out of Piccadilly station throughout the day. Network […]
TfL urges customers to check before they travel ahead of planned RMT Tube strike
Transport for London (TfL) is asking customers to check before they travel ahead of planned strike action on the London Underground by RMT union Tube drivers. The action is related to dialogue between TfL and RMT around proposals for a four-day working week, ongoing since March 2025. TfL is urging the union to call off […]
TfL urges customers to check before they travel ahead of planned RMT Tube strike
Transport for London (TfL) is asking customers to check before they travel ahead of planned strike action on the London Underground by RMT union Tube drivers. The action is related to dialogue between TfL and RMT around proposals for a four-day working week, ongoing since March 2025. TfL is urging the union to call off […]
Shortlist for new GBR HQ down to final two Derby locations
Two sites in Derby have made the final shortlist for a new Great British Railways (GBR) HQ. Becketwell, a city centre brownfield site set for redevelopment, and Midland House, an existing railway building opposite Derby station, have now been deemed the most viable of the five-strong long-list. Derby was named as the home of GBR’s […]
Drones deployed in Easter rail safety operations across the North East
Network Rail has been carrying out a series of joint rail safety operations across Teesside, County Durham, and the North East over the Easter period, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and Northern. The two-week programme – now in its sixth year – forms part of Network Rail’s anti-trespass prevention activity and is aimed […]