Major push scheduled for TransPennine Route Upgrade

Throughout May and June, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams will take another huge step in delivering faster, more frequent trains on a greener railway across the North, through a series of engineering works between Huddersfield and Leeds. From Saturday 2 May until Monday 25 May, 56 engineering trains will be deployed along this stretch of […]

Bristol Bears head to Cardiff: 21 extra trains for Principality Stadium double-header

Bristol Bears fans heading to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for the double-header clash with Harlequins on Saturday 28 March should book their train travel, with Great Western Railway laying on 21 extra trains and more than 10,000 additional seats. One ticket grants access to both the women’s fixture (1230 kick-off) and men’s game (1530 kick-off), with […]

Bristol Bears head to Cardiff: 21 extra trains for Principality Stadium double-header

Bristol Bears fans heading to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for the double-header clash with Harlequins on Saturday 28 March should book their train travel, with Great Western Railway laying on 21 extra trains and more than 10,000 additional seats. One ticket grants access to both the women’s fixture (1230 kick-off) and men’s game (1530 kick-off), with […]

Bristol Bears head to Cardiff: 21 extra trains for Principality Stadium double-header

Bristol Bears fans heading to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for the double-header clash with Harlequins on Saturday 28 March should book their train travel, with Great Western Railway laying on 21 extra trains and more than 10,000 additional seats. One ticket grants access to both the women’s fixture (1230 kick-off) and men’s game (1530 kick-off), with […]

Scunthorpe station benches given new lease of life to support local heritage railway

TransPennine Express (TPE) has donated nine retired station benches from Scunthorpe station to the Appleby Frodingham Railway, giving them a new purpose while supporting a valued local charity. Rather than being disposed of, the benches have been repurposed as part of TPE’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Now installed across platforms and waiting […]

ORR authorises Bedlington Station on the Northumberland Line

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised Bedlington Station in Northumberland – the final station to reopen as part of the Northumberland Line – ahead of its planned opening to passengers on Sunday 29 March. ORR’s authorisation covers the station’s two new platforms and associated features, including passenger information systems, help points, lighting, CCTV and ticketing […]

AI aids broadband network expansion and fleet sustainability

Accelerating broadband network expansion while improving vehicle fleet sustainability requires operators to prioritise AI implementation. Telecom companies constantly balance environmental targets with the logistical demands of upgrading physical infra…