Specialists in smarter security, Land Sheriffs, are helping keep the UK rail network safer with their trespass and welfare deployment. From their headquarters in Harlow, Essex, Land Sheriffs provide a range of security services to keep railways throughout the UK safe, including mobile patrols, manned guarding and 24/7 covert and overt CCTV monitoring. This year […]
Category: Stations
London Northwestern Railway: Learning disability charity adopts Northampton station
A new partnership between London Northwestern Railway (LNR) and learning disability charity Mencap will boost the community feel of a busy East Midlands train station. Northampton station has been adopted by the charity through its ‘training academy’ programme, which delivers supported internships to people aged 16-24 with learning disabilities or autism. Mencap – a charity […]
Piccadilly passengers’ advice ahead of major Manchester weekend events
Parklife, Soccer Aid and gig goers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly are advised to plan ahead this weekend. Almost 200,000 people are estimated to attend the events at Heaton Park and Old Trafford between 14-15 June. Additionally, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and Chris Brown concerts are expected to bring in huge crowds over the weekend on […]
New EMR Accessibility Maps help customers navigate stations easier
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has created a new series of Accessibility Maps to help customers get around its stations. The maps offer detailed, user-friendly information about station facilities and accessible features, helping customers with additional needs plan their journeys with greater confidence. They were developed using feedback from members of EMR’s Accessibility Panel – a […]
Wherry Lines CRP and Greater Anglia celebrate Community Rail Partnership’s 25th anniversary
The Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership (CRP) has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special event run in conjunction with its local train operator, key partner and core funder, Greater Anglia. Friday 6 June saw guests enjoy a trip on all three Wherry Lines routes between Norwich and Great Yarmouth and Norwich and Lowestoft, on one […]
Stannah Lifts transforms seven Network rail stations with step-free access
Stannah is managing a major accessibility upgrade at several South Western Railway stations along the Wessex route, installing a total of 13 passenger lifts to date. These upgrades are part of a broader initiative across Network Rail’s Southern region, aimed at making stations accessible for all. Funded by the Department for Transport’s (DfT) £350m ‘Access […]
First Rail Partners with SilverRail to Power Digital Ticketing Across Three Leading Train Operators
First Rail, one of the UK’s leading rail operators, has today agreed a strategic technology partnership with SilverRail, a global leader in rail e-commerce solutions. Under this new collaboration, SilverRail will provide its advanced e-commerce platform to power digital retailing for three of First Rail’s passenger train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR), Hull Trains, and Lumo. […]
Govia Thameslink Railway and Sight Loss Councils host transformational ‘Try a Train’ event at Sutton and Wimbledon stations
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which runs Southern and Thameslink trains, and Sight Loss Councils have hosted the first of two ‘Try a Train’ events at Sutton and Wimbledon stations to help blind and partially sighted people feel more confident about travelling independently by train. The event was a collaboration, delivered in partnership with South Western […]
Govia Thameslink Railway and Sight Loss Councils host transformational ‘Try a Train’ event at Sutton and Wimbledon stations
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which runs Southern and Thameslink trains, and Sight Loss Councils have hosted the first of two ‘Try a Train’ events at Sutton and Wimbledon stations to help blind and partially sighted people feel more confident about travelling independently by train. The event was a collaboration, delivered in partnership with South Western […]
Derbyshire station’s accessibility scheme is completed
Network Rail’s project to deliver step-free access at Alfreton station has been completed. An investment of £6.75 million has seen the ageing footbridge renewed and two lifts added. The changes make travelling through Alfreton station much easier for passengers who have limited mobility, use wheelchairs or have heavy luggage, bikes or pushchairs with them. A […]