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 […]
Category: Government
Government explores buying trains over leasing in new rail strategy
New trains could be publicly-owned rather than leased, as part of plans set out on Monday 28 September by the Government in a new strategy for trains and infrastructure. For the first time in 30 years, the railway will take a coordinated approach through Great British Railways (GBR) to decide on trains, track, depots, and […]
Inquiry launched into Government role in public transport pricing and ticketing
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry looking into the government’s role in public transport fares, pricing, and ticketing arrangements. The new inquiry will explore what objectives government should pursue when intervening in pricing and ticketing, and whether the objectives of recent interventions have been clear and effective. MPs will also examine how changes to […]
Rail industry unites communications leadership ahead of GBR transition
In a major step toward unifying the UK’s rail network, Network Rail’s Group Director of Communications, Molly Neal, has been appointed Integrated Communications Director across DFTO and Network Rail. For the first time, a single communications function will span both organisations, aligning strategic messaging across the railway system as it transitions toward Great British Railways […]
Rail industry unites communications leadership ahead of GBR transition
In a major step toward unifying the UK’s rail network, Network Rail’s Group Director of Communications, Molly Neal, has been appointed Integrated Communications Director across DFTO and Network Rail. For the first time, a single communications function will span both organisations, aligning strategic messaging across the railway system as it transitions toward Great British Railways […]
Chiltern Railways comes into public ownership this weekend
Chiltern Railways services will move into public ownership on Sunday 20 September. Connecting London Marylebone with communities across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands, Chiltern Railways will become the sixth operator’s services to transfer into public ownership. The transfer will pave the way for a package of improvements for Chiltern passengers, including more services […]
Chiltern Railways comes into public ownership this weekend
Chiltern Railways services will move into public ownership on Sunday 20 September. Connecting London Marylebone with communities across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands, Chiltern Railways will become the sixth operator’s services to transfer into public ownership. The transfer will pave the way for a package of improvements for Chiltern passengers, including more services […]
New scheme to help stranded passengers arrives this weekend
From Sunday 20 September, if a passenger’s train is cancelled they will be able to transfer to another service run by a different operator to complete their journey at no additional cost. Customers holding a valid ticket will be able to travel on another participating operator’s train, departing within two hours before or after their […]
New scheme to help stranded passengers arrives this weekend
From Sunday 20 September, if a passenger’s train is cancelled they will be able to transfer to another service run by a different operator to complete their journey at no additional cost. Customers holding a valid ticket will be able to travel on another participating operator’s train, departing within two hours before or after their […]
New scheme to help stranded passengers arrives this weekend
From Sunday 20 September, if a passenger’s train is cancelled they will be able to transfer to another service run by a different operator to complete their journey at no additional cost. Customers holding a valid ticket will be able to travel on another participating operator’s train, departing within two hours before or after their […]