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 […]
Category: Stations
Award recognises station’s commitment to neurodivergent passengers
Efforts to nurture a more inclusive experience for neurodivergent passengers have led to a top accolade for Leeds station. The team has been awarded the National Autistic Society’s Neuroinclusive Access Silver Award, which celebrates a range of improvements introduced across the station. The achievement highlights the difference that small but meaningful changes can have in […]
Airport firefighters get to grips with new Metro trains
Newcastle Airport firefighters have completed a series of vital training sessions on the new Metro Tyne and Wear trains – ensuring they are familiarised with them in the event of an emergency at the airport terminal. The training was delivered to all four of the Airport’s fire watches, whose job it is to provide 24/7 emergency […]
Most Chiltern Railways services to run as normal despite industrial action on 10 and 17 October
The vast majority of train services operated by Chiltern Railways on Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 October are unaffected, despite industrial action being announced on both days by members of the RMT union. Over 93% of services will run as usual on both Saturdays, and the normal number of trains will run into and out […]
ORR authorises Salford Crescent station improvements
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, has today authorised a raft of improvements to busy Salford Crescent station ahead of its opening later this year. ORR’s authorisation covers the station’s new 157m long platform (Platform 3), with canopy and seating, extended the existing footbridge and new lift. There will also be […]
Network Rail announces major accessibility upgrade for Kings Langley station
Passengers at Kings Langley station are set to benefit from significantly improved accessibility as Network Rail prepares to deliver a major station upgrade funded through the Department for Transport’s Access for All programme. The £10.6 million scheme will provide a fully accessible route between the station entrance and every platform, making it easier for passengers […]
Work begins to build new station at Golborne after more than 60 years
Work on Greater Manchester’s first new train station to be built in the 21st century is underway, reconnecting Golborne to the railway network for the first time in more than 60 years. The new station in Golborne, which currently has no direct bus, train or tram services to Manchester, will be located on the West […]
TfL publishes updated Interchange Guidelines to help create better connected journeys
Transport for London (TfL) has published updated Interchange Best Practice Guidelines, providing the latest guidance to help boroughs and other partners deliver high-quality transport interchanges across the capital. The revised guidance – designed to help planners, developers and transport operators – reflects changes in policy and best practice since the previous edition was published in […]
TfL publishes updated Interchange Guidelines to help create better connected journeys
Transport for London (TfL) has published updated Interchange Best Practice Guidelines, providing the latest guidance to help boroughs and other partners deliver high-quality transport interchanges across the capital. The revised guidance – designed to help planners, developers and transport operators – reflects changes in policy and best practice since the previous edition was published in […]
New Balgray Station set to welcome first passengers
People in Barrhead will be able to travel by train from the new £18.3 million Balgray station for the first time this weekend when it officially opens on Sunday 27 September. Built to serve one of East Renfrewshire’s growing communities, the station will encourage more people to choose rail, with convenient links to Glasgow and […]