Category: Stations

Kent & East Sussex Railway makes headway with ‘Ready for Robertsbridge’ plans

The Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) has announced two major moves in its preparations for the return of services to Robertsbridge in 2028. Importantly, it has secured full funding for the restoration and installation of the historic Tovil Footbridge at Northiam Station, thanks to a combination of heritage grants, private donations and the railway’s […]

Scotland’s Railway ready to play its part as Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games get underway

ScotRail and Network Rail Scotland are ready to support the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games which get underway this week, helping athletes, volunteers, spectators, and staff travel to and from venues across the city. Throughout the Games, the train operator will add 1,452 additional carriages to services, providing more seats on key routes serving the competition […]

New ticket barrier overhaul at railway stations across England

As part of the Government’s current rail reforms, new ticket gates will be installed at stations and platforms across England targeting fare dodger hot spots to crack down on deliberate ticketless travel and make sure fares go towards improving the services passengers depend on. Passengers will benefit from a fairer railway with £33.4 million of […]

First look at new Portishead and Pill stations as railway restoration progresses

New artist’s impressions of Portishead and Pill stations have been unveiled, in a major milestone for the £200 million Portishead to Bristol railway line. Visitors who attended yesterday’s (Tuesday 14 July) drop-in information session at Pill Community Centre were the first to see the images earlier this afternoon. The new visuals offer a glimpse of […]

Bluetooth assistive listening technology ‘a game changer’ for commuters at Brighton station

In a first for UK Rail, Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express have permanently installed innovative technology at Brighton station to help people with hearing loss as well as other commuters get to their train more easily. The innovation is one of the ways passengers are being prioritised under public ownership, as part of the journey […]

£47,000 grant funds digital information screens at North Norfolk stations

New digital information screens have been installed at four North Norfolk stations to help visitors access local travel, tourism and visitor information. The touchscreens have been installed at Sheringham, Cromer, Hoveton & Wroxham, and North Walsham stations, thanks to a £47,778 grant from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund. The project, submitted by North […]

£47,000 grant funds digital information screens at North Norfolk stations

New digital information screens have been installed at four North Norfolk stations to help visitors access local travel, tourism and visitor information. The touchscreens have been installed at Sheringham, Cromer, Hoveton & Wroxham, and North Walsham stations, thanks to a £47,778 grant from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund. The project, submitted by North […]

Passengers thanked after Manchester Victoria engineering work completed

Rail passengers have been thanked for their patience after key engineering work was completed between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria. This week, teams from Network Rail and main contractor Kier have been working to complete track renewals and signalling upgrades ahead of the construction of a major new turnback just east of Victoria station. Once completed next year, the […]