The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today published a report calling for a new model for investment in railway stations to boost transport, housing and growth. It identifies the 2,500 stations in mainland Great Britain as an untapped resource which could and should be harnessed for the place-based regeneration of local communities as well as […]
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Christmas rail upgrades to transform travel across London and Cambridgeshire
Passengers using rail services across London and Cambridgeshire are being reminded to check before travelling this Christmas for planned engineering work taking place which may affect rail journeys. This Christmas, passengers are being encouraged to check their journey plans before travelling as major engineering work will be delivering vital renewals, upgrades and maintenance on the […]
Christmas rail upgrades to transform travel across London and Cambridgeshire
Passengers using rail services across London and Cambridgeshire are being reminded to check before travelling this Christmas for planned engineering work taking place which may affect rail journeys. This Christmas, passengers are being encouraged to check their journey plans before travelling as major engineering work will be delivering vital renewals, upgrades and maintenance on the […]
Ashington crowned Britain’s most life-changing station
After a week of passionate campaigning, thousands of public votes, and stories celebrating the power of rail to connect communities, Ashington has been officially crowned Britain’s Most Life-Changing Station in this year’s World Cup of Stations, hosted by Rail Delivery Group. Following more than 330 nominations from across Britain, a judging panel of industry leaders, […]
Network Rail to renew junction near Reading station and carry out upgrade works between Staines and Windsor
Passengers in Berkshire and North Surrey will face changes to their journeys during October half-term, from Saturday 25 October to Friday 31 October, while Network Rail carries out major upgrades on the lines between Wokingham and Reading as well as between Staines and Windsor with buses replacing trains during the work. Details of the work […]
New railway timepiece marks new beginning for Britain’s railway and celebrates 200 years of trains
Today, Network Rail and partners across the Government and railway industry marked the launch of the railway’s first national clock design for over 50 years*, at London Bridge station. The London timepiece by WPP brand design agency Design Bridge and Partners was the winning entry in an international design competition run in a partnership between […]
ORR authorises new Beaulieu Park station ahead of opening
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised the new Beaulieu Park railway station, clearing the way for it to open to passengers on Sunday 26 October. The station will serve the growing Beaulieu and Channels neighbourhoods to the north-east of Chelmsford and is the first new station on the Great Eastern Main Line […]
Salford Crescent’s £21m upgrades for passengers now 75% complete
Passengers are another step closer to benefiting from the multi-million-pound overhaul of Salford Crescent station to improve journeys from next year. Throughout 2025, Network Rail and its contractor partner Kier Construction have been building a third platform with stair and lift access from the ticket hall. In recent weeks new platform canopies and staircases have […]
Don’t forget to book your ticket for ‘Inspiration’ Railway 200’s unique exhibition train at Llandudno station
Bookings are still open for visits to Llandudno station this November 15-18 to see the unique Exhibition Train ‘Inspiration’ as part of Railway 200, this year’s national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Visitors are invited to secure their tickets to the exhibition train when it arrives at Llandudno on 15 November. The […]
Don’t forget to book your ticket for ‘Inspiration’ Railway 200’s unique exhibition train at Llandudno station
Bookings are still open for visits to Llandudno station this November 15-18 to see the unique Exhibition Train ‘Inspiration’ as part of Railway 200, this year’s national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Visitors are invited to secure their tickets to the exhibition train when it arrives at Llandudno on 15 November. The […]