Legislation that will transform Britain’s railways is being introduced today (5 November 2025), paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network, which puts passengers before profits. The Railways Bill, which will be laid in Parliament today, will create Great British Railways (GBR) – the new publicly owned company, which will bring together the management […]
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GWR becomes first operator to achieve autism-friendly award
Great Western Railway is the first train operator to achieve a national award in recognition of its work to provide an autism-friendly environment and inclusive customer service for autistic people. The company has gained the National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award, which supports businesses to be more inclusive for autistic people by providing accessible customer […]
Service resumes following Cumbria derailment on West Coast Mainline
Train services are once again running between Preston and Carlisle following significant disruption caused by a derailment on Monday morning. The incident occurred near Shap, in Cumbria, following a suspected landslip in the area. Passengers on the train involved in the derailment – travelling from Glasgow Central to Euston – had to be evacuated to […]
Rail Minister makes statement on Accessibility Roadmap
The government has unveiled a new Accessibility Roadmap aimed at removing long-standing barriers for disabled passengers on Britain’s railways. Announced by Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy, the initiative sets out practical steps to improve accessibility ahead of the creation of Great British Railways, with a focus on delivering real, measurable change across the network. Rail […]
Arup appoints John Fagan as global rail leader
Arup has announced the appointment of John Fagan as global business leader for rail. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, John’s expertise spans operational planning, business case development, feasibility studies, front-end engineering, and technical leadership on complex rail programmes. John has played a pivotal role in delivering high-impact projects including the TransPennine […]