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Chalkwell Station to Get New Lifts and Footbridge

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June 23, 2025
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In order to improve the accessibility at Chalkwell station, Octavius has been given a contract by Network Rail.

Government says HS2 wont be running trains from 2033

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June 19, 2025
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The government has today (Wednesday 18 June) admitted that HS2 will not be running trains from 2033 as planned. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander also announced that she is to accept all the recommendations of the James Stewart Review into the “misma…

Rail Industry colleagues discuss industry issues during annual ‘Coffee Cup Run’

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June 14, 2025
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Colleagues from across the rail industry recently travelled from Edinburgh to London King’s Cross to discuss issues that may disrupt train services.

Final section of new footbridge installed at Darlington

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June 8, 2025
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Network Rail contractor BAM have successfully installed the final section of a new footbridge at Darlington station.

Derbyshire rail station gets step-free access

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June 7, 2025
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Network Rail has successfully completed a Department for Transport Access for All project at Alfreton station.

ORR’s review into revenue protection offers Five Recommendations

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June 4, 2025
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Five recommendations have been made by the ORR to The Department for Transport regarding revenue protection across the UK’s railways

New Investment Will Make Rail Replacement Services More Accessible

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May 19, 2025
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As part of the Department for Transport’s Plan For Change initiative, they will be improving accessibility for disabled people on rail replacement coaches.

Access for All Scheme Funds New Lifts at Greater Manchester Railway Station

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May 18, 2025
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As part of a £5.75 million investment by Transport for Greater Manchester, two new lifts have been installed on Irlam station.

Greater Anglia set to be nationalised

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May 10, 2025
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From the 12th October 2025, Greater Anglia is set to be nationalised.

Access for All Project at Leatherhead Station Completed

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May 4, 2025
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Leatherhead station, in Surrey, began accessibility improvement work in January 2024 and is now complete