Network Rail has started work on a project delivering step-free access to all platforms at Thameslink’s Luton station. As part of the Government’s Access for All programme, the station is being upgraded with a new fully accessible footbridge and three lifts. Currently, only Platform 5 has step-free access. The improvements will provide an unobstructed, accessible […]
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SWR apprenticeship programme wins gold
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) ‘Gold’ accreditation for its apprenticeships programme. The award completes the trio of accolades that IIP offers to employers for making work better for colleagues, following earlier gold accreditation for the people and wellbeing categories, announced in December. In its final report, which accompanied the confirmation that SWR had […]
CrossCountry’s first refurbished Voyager enters service
CrossCountry has welcomed passengers onboard its first refurbished Voyager train – marking a major milestone in a £75 million investment to upgrade long‑distance travel across Britain. The train’s return to service on Tuesday 24 February follows completion of its refurbishment at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby, where the new look was recently launched to […]