South Western Railway (SWR) has completed a stunning restoration of Richmond station, one of London’s most iconic railway buildings. The multi-year project, which began in late 2023 and is now officially complete, has transformed both the exterior and interior of the station, providing customers and Richmond with a fitting gateway to the area. The Art […]
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Richmond railway station restored to former glory
South Western Railway (SWR) has completed a stunning restoration of Richmond station, one of London’s most iconic railway buildings. The multi-year project, which began in late 2023 and is now officially complete, has transformed both the exterior and interior of the station, providing customers and Richmond with a fitting gateway to the area. The Art […]
Birmingham New Street marks 10-years since transformational redevelopment
Birmingham New Street celebrated the 10th anniversary of its £750 million redevelopment this weekend which helped transform it into a modern and flagship railway station. The nationally important station, the busiest outside of London, has welcomed more than 400 million passengers and seen over 3.5 million trains pass through it since it reopened on 20 […]
Birmingham New Street marks 10-years since transformational redevelopment
Birmingham New Street celebrated the 10th anniversary of its £750 million redevelopment this weekend which helped transform it into a modern and flagship railway station. The nationally important station, the busiest outside of London, has welcomed more than 400 million passengers and seen over 3.5 million trains pass through it since it reopened on 20 […]
£135,000 toilet pod boosts accessibility at Brough station
TransPennine Express (TPE) has delivered Brough station’s first-ever toilet facility with the launch of a brand-new, fully accessible toilet pod. The £135,000 investment provides passengers with a fully accessible toilet. The facility includes handrails, a stoma shelf, and a baby changing unit, ensuring it meets the needs of a wide range of customers. Access is […]
Carlisle secures major station refresh project with Arriva Rail London
Carlisle Support Services has been awarded a contract to deliver a major station refresh project across the London Overground network, which is operated by Arriva Rail London, on Transport for London’s behalf. This extensive programme of works will see updates made to customer-facing areas at 81 stations, enhancing travel experience for millions of passengers each […]
Milestone marked in £140 million Darlington station project
Power supply upgrades have been completed as work progresses on Darlington station’s £140 million transformational expansion project. The milestone paves the way for the updated signalling system to be tested – crucial for bringing the Victorian-era station’s two new platforms into service. The installation of platforms 5 and 6 will allow Network Rail teams to […]
Yorkshire Mayors renew calls for Northern railway revolution
Three Yorkshire mayors have renewed calls for the government to back a new railway revolution for the North ahead of the Railway’s 200th anniversary celebrations later this month. Earlier this year Lord Blunkett led a review of the region’s rail connectivity and helped launch a £14 billion long-term plan that called for investment in newer […]
Salford Crescent station upgrades will see weekend railway closure
Passengers travelling between Manchester and Bolton are being advised of changes to journeys this weekend during ongoing upgrades at Salford Crescent station. Network Rail is investing £21 million by building an additional third platform served by a new staircase and lift from the ticket office and footbridge. While construction over recent months has been taking […]
Gloucester rail hub gets major signal system overhaul
A critical infrastructure upgrade will future-proof one of the West’s busiest rail corridors, but passengers face disruption from 27 September to 5 October. Gloucester’s vital railway signalling – the nerve centre controlling train movements across one of the region’s most important rail routes – is getting a complete electrical system upgrade that will secure reliable […]