ScotRail will resume its normal timetable from Glasgow Central High Level tomorrow (Wednesday 25 March) after work was completed to reinstate the remaining platforms at the station. After more than a fortnight of disruption caused by a fire in a building on Union Street, platforms one to 15 can now be used from the start […]
Category: Stations
GTR and Diane Morgan explore the UK’s most dangerous train habits
To encourage travellers to slow down and travel safely, the UK’s largest train operator has partnered with award-winning comedian Diane Morgan to release its first-ever train safety film, Travel Safe with Diane Morgan. The video explores the inner dialogue most people have when trying to catch a train, including rushing through the station, which can […]
GTR and Diane Morgan explore the UK’s most dangerous train habits
To encourage travellers to slow down and travel safely, the UK’s largest train operator has partnered with award-winning comedian Diane Morgan to release its first-ever train safety film, Travel Safe with Diane Morgan. The video explores the inner dialogue most people have when trying to catch a train, including rushing through the station, which can […]
Re-development of South Kensington Tube station gathers pace
Work to transform the nationally important South Kensington Tube station is gathering pace, following its inclusion in Transport for London’s (TfL) latest Business Plan. The station improvement work will be delivered by TfL alongside a joint venture between Native Land and Places for London for the public transport-oriented development in the surrounding buildings. The redevelopment […]
West Midlands Railway Launches Services at Two Brand-New Stations
Two brand new railway stations in the Black Country opened their doors to customers for the first time today (Thursday 19 March). Willenhall and Darlaston railway stations are now open to the public, bringing rail connectivity to local communities for the first time in more than 60 years. The two stations will be operated by […]
Improved Cutty Sark station reopens on Monday 23 March
Londoners and visitors will soon be able to enjoy quicker and easier journeys to and from Greenwich town centre following the completion of major escalator upgrade works at Cutty Sark station. Due to be delivered earlier than expected, the work means the station will reopen on Monday 23 March. This is well in advance of […]
Improved Cutty Sark station reopens on Monday 23 March
Londoners and visitors will soon be able to enjoy quicker and easier journeys to and from Greenwich town centre following the completion of major escalator upgrade works at Cutty Sark station. Due to be delivered earlier than expected, the work means the station will reopen on Monday 23 March. This is well in advance of […]
No ScotRail services on Glasgow Central High Level until at least Wednesday
ScotRail services will not operate to or from Glasgow Central High Level until at least Wednesday (18 March), as demolition work is carried out at the nearby building on Union Street. With the site formally handed over to Glasgow City Council, a safe zone has been established to allow the council to finalise its assessment […]
Progress made improving help points at stations, but more work required, says ORR
Upgraded help point units, more frequent inspections, and improvements to connectivity at unstaffed and remote stations, are among the changes being delivered following the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) 2024 report, which identified weaknesses in reliability and inconsistent monitoring of service quality across the network. For passengers, help points are often the only way to speak to a human for assistance when station staff are unavailable, and it is the responsibility of […]
ScotRail services resume on Glasgow Central Low Level – High Level remains closed
Services which operate via Glasgow Central Low Level are now available to customers, with trains calling at the station. This follows a full site assessment of the low level part of the station. Network Rail, working with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Glasgow City Council, has confirmed that Glasgow Central high level station […]