Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that Indra Group has been awarded a seven-year contract to operate TfL’s revenue collection systems, including the contactless and Oyster ticketing system. The contract will see Indra handle the operation, maintenance, development, enhancement, and expansion of TfL’s revenue collection system. This system is used by millions of customers across […]
Category: Stations
Oxford passengers urged to check before travelling as new bridge installed
Passengers travelling via Oxford are being urged to plan their journeys ahead at the start of February as Network Rail installs a new railway bridge adjacent to Oxford station as part of plans to boost rail services and capacity. An amended timetable will be in place from Sunday 1 February until Sunday 8 February, with […]
Network Rail announces next phase of West Coast Main Line upgrades
Network Rail has unveiled the next step in its plans to overhaul Britain’s busiest mixed-use railway for the first time in more than 50 years. The West Coast Main Line carries almost 2,000 passenger trains and 15,000 tonnes of goods every day, but much of its infrastructure is struggling to meet modern demand. With passenger […]
Brighton one of Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations as new TV show puts spotlight on coastal hub
A TV series placing the spotlight on some of the nation’s favourite railway stations has called at Brighton to dive into its Victorian history and find out how staff preserve its legacy. The coastal terminus features in the third episode of More4 series Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations with presenter Si King, joined by transport historian […]
Publicly owned operators report rapid growth at stations across UK
Train operators in public ownership have shared details of the stations on their networks seeing strong passenger growth according to the most recent ORR station usage figures. For Southeastern, Thanet Parkway in Kent, which opened its doors in 2023 has become the operator’s fastest growing station. Passenger entries and exits more than doubled in the […]
’Potentially life-changing’ accessibility benefits praised after Biggleswade station upgrade
Accessibility upgrades have been officially opened at Biggleswade to make the station more inclusive and welcoming for all. Installation of the new footbridge with lifts was carried out as part of the Government’s Access for All programme – creating a step-free route to and between platforms. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday 16 January […]
GWR commits to significant Plymouth investment with city-centre office lease
Great Western Railway (GWR) has confirmed significant long-term investment in Plymouth after securing a major office building next to the city’s railway station, as part of its wider commitment to rail-led regeneration and growth in the region. The deal represents the largest office letting in Plymouth for a decade and the largest in the region […]
GWR commits to significant Plymouth investment with city-centre office lease
Great Western Railway (GWR) has confirmed significant long-term investment in Plymouth after securing a major office building next to the city’s railway station, as part of its wider commitment to rail-led regeneration and growth in the region. The deal represents the largest office letting in Plymouth for a decade and the largest in the region […]
Entry to platforms at Nottingham station to be closed at weekends to boost safety
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is to close access to platforms from Nottingham station’s footbridge at weekends after data showed that a recent extension of restrictions led to a significant reduction in assaults and abuse towards both staff and customers. In August, EMR restricted access to platforms via the footbridge between 7pm and 6am each day, […]
Behind the scenes as Balgray Station footbridge and lifts installed
A new £18.3 million train station in East Renfrewshire is a step closer to opening after engineers successfully installed its footbridge and lifts this week. Balgray Station is being built to serve the growing community around Barrhead and strengthen connections to and from Glasgow. It aims to make it easier for people to travel for […]