Trains will continue to operate as normal for most passengers across the west this Christmas, but passengers are being urged to plan their journey before travelling and book ahead if possible. While some repairs and improvements are scheduled across the network over Christmas and New Year when passenger numbers are typically much lower, the impact […]
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Reading to Wokingham track renewal set for this weekend
Network Rail is delivering a crucial infrastructure upgrade on the North Downs line this October coming weekend, replacing the track that connects the North Downs line to the Great Western main line between Reading and Wokingham. The work runs from Saturday 25 to and including Monday 27 October, and marks a significant step forward in […]
Siemens Mobility donates former train carriage to enhance emergency service training
Siemens Mobility has donated a former Heathrow Express train carriage to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, enhancing training capabilities for major incidents and civil emergencies. The Class 332 carriage, a driver’s cab and passenger section, was part of the first mainline train Siemens Mobility sold and delivered into the UK – operating between Heathrow Airport […]
RIA unveils a new model for investment around stations
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has today published a report calling for a new model for investment in railway stations to boost transport, housing and growth. It identifies the 2,500 stations in mainland Great Britain as an untapped resource which could and should be harnessed for the place-based regeneration of local communities as well as […]