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Ticket barrier overhaul at railway stations around England

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July 16, 2026
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that new ticket gates are to be installed at stations and platforms across England.

Happy Birthday Bromsgrove! Worcestershire station marks ten years of service

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July 16, 2026
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Bromsgrove station in the West Midlands is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month. Over the last ten years, it has facilitated better rail services and connectivity and has supported investment in Worcestershire’s transport network.

Watch: Work progressing on reopening Somerset railway line

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July 15, 2026
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Artist’s impressions have been released of the new stations to be built on the reopened railway line from Pill to Portishead in North Somerset.

Temporary closure of West Wales station car park for new footbridge installation

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July 2, 2026
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A new accessible footbridge being installed at Tenby station will require the station car park closed completely during the next 11 days.

ScotRail scores high for safety

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June 27, 2026
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The Safer Railway Scheme has awarded a rating of 94 per cent to ScotRail for its work in safeguarding, security and protection of the public.

UK Port freight shows imports down, exports way down

Simon Walton
June 19, 2026
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Figures, published by the UK Department for Transport, show a year-on-year drop in freight tonnage passing through major British ports.

Little things mean a lot for station improvements

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June 14, 2026
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Little things mean a lot when it comes to station improvements, as shown by railway stations served by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).

Little things mean a lot for station improvements

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June 14, 2026
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Little things mean a lot when it comes to station improvements, as shown by railway stations served by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).

80% of train services now in public ownership

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June 1, 2026
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Yesterday, Sunday, 31st May, train services operated by Govia Thameslink Railway were transferred into public ownership under DFTO.

New Security Operations Centre is the first on Britain’s railways

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May 30, 2026
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On 26th May, BTP Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi opened a dedicated Security Operations Centre at Great Western Railway’s (GWR) Swindon headquarters.