Avanti West Coast has marked the 50th anniversary of Birmingham International station, celebrating half a century since it first opened. Built to serve Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), the station opened its doors on 26 January 1976. Over the last five decades, it has become a commuter hub for residents living in Solihull, […]
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New Oxford station railway bridge to affect travel at beginning of February
Network Rail is replacing the bridge over the A420 Botley Road to support future service improvements at Oxford. As a result, trains will be amended from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 February: In addition to a new western entrance, the replacement bridge will also benefit road users and pedestrians on Botley Road. GWR’s station manager […]
Major restoration gets underway on Whitley Bay Metro station footbridge
An historic Metro footbridge in North Tyneside is undergoing major restoration work. The bridge at Whitley Bay Metro station will be restored to its former glory, as part of the Metro Asset Renewal Programme. The work forms part of the multi-million pound renewal scheme at the Grade II Listed station, which has already seen its […]
Rail services suspended in the South West due severe weather from Storm Ingrid
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail have announced the closure of rail lines between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot this evening due to expected severe weather conditions along the sea wall at Dawlish. Predicted heavy and persistent rain in the South West, combined with gusts of up to 60mph in coastal areas during […]
Network Rail cleans up at Loo of the Year Awards
Network Rail was on a roll at the Loo of the Year Awards as it scooped a number of titles, with the Platform 12 toilets at London Paddington being crowned as the best railway station toilets in Britain. More than a staggering 6,000 miles of loo roll are used in toilets at Britain’s third busiest […]
Indra Group wins TfL contract to operate Oyster and Contactless systems
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 […]
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 […]