The race to crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion begins on Monday 12 October, when public voting opens for 20 shortlisted stations across Britain. Bringing the rail industry together to celebrate “The stations creating connections that matter”, this year’s competition gives the public the chance to choose their Station of the Year. It […]
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20 stations in the race to be crowned World Cup of Stations 2026 champion
The race to crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion begins on Monday 12 October, when public voting opens for 20 shortlisted stations across Britain. Bringing the rail industry together to celebrate “The stations creating connections that matter”, this year’s competition gives the public the chance to choose their Station of the Year. It […]
20 stations in the race to be crowned World Cup of Stations 2026 champion
The race to crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion begins on Monday 12 October, when public voting opens for 20 shortlisted stations across Britain. Bringing the rail industry together to celebrate “The stations creating connections that matter”, this year’s competition gives the public the chance to choose their Station of the Year. It […]
20 stations in the race to be crowned World Cup of Stations 2026 champion
The race to crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion begins on Monday 12 October, when public voting opens for 20 shortlisted stations across Britain. Bringing the rail industry together to celebrate “The stations creating connections that matter”, this year’s competition gives the public the chance to choose their Station of the Year. It […]
Kier wins £54 million Manchester Airport station contract
UK infrastructure and construction group Kier has been awarded a £54 million contract by Network Rail to deliver the remodelling of Manchester Airport railway station, a major interchange connecting passengers from across the North of England to destinations worldwide. Part of the wider £115 million investment in the station, the upgrade will see platforms one […]
Welcome Points national rollout begins, bringing accessible support to more stations
The national rollout of Welcome Points began on 24 September, marked with an event at Birmingham New Street. Designed with input from passengers and disability-led organisations, Welcome Points aim to make rail travel easier and more accessible, particularly for disabled people and anyone who needs additional support. Welcome Points will provide a clear place to […]
£115 million investment takes flight at Manchester Airport station
A major £115 million investment into Manchester Airport station will start this Winter to improve future connectivity at one of the Britain’s most important transport hubs. Network Rail and its contractor Kier will deliver the significant upgrades between now and 2028. The investment will see: platforms 1, 2 and 3 extended to allow more trains […]
Cambridge South welcomes over 400,000 journeys since opening
Over 400 thousand journeys have been made to and from Cambridge South station since it opened its gates 100 days ago, transforming the way people travel to and from Europe’s largest biomedical campus – home to world-class science, NHS hospitals and business facilities. Since opening on 28 June, the station, backed by £250 million of […]
Cambridge South welcomes over 400,000 journeys since opening
Over 400 thousand journeys have been made to and from Cambridge South station since it opened its gates 100 days ago, transforming the way people travel to and from Europe’s largest biomedical campus – home to world-class science, NHS hospitals and business facilities. Since opening on 28 June, the station, backed by £250 million of […]
Roof refurbishment brings brighter journeys to Britain’s busiest station
At the start of Customer Service Week, GBR Anglia is announcing the completion of a major two-year project at London Liverpool Street which is bringing brighter journeys to passengers. On the Victorian trainshed over platforms 1-10, engineers have finished replacing old, discoloured and lichen-covered glazing panels spanning an area of 11,000m², the equivalent of 8.8 […]