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 […]
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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 […]
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Rail sector and British Transport Police outline new strategy to combat violence and harassment targeting women and girls
New measures to tackle violence and intimidation against women and girls (VIAWG) on the railway have been launched by the rail industry and British Transport Police (BTP). Over the next two years, the rail industry has committed to use greater resources and enforcement measures as part of renewed commitments to ensure that all our customers and staff feel safe on Britain’s […]
RFG sets out rail freight’s role in driving economic growth, resilience, and decarbonisation
The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has published a new report, ‘Freight Forward’, highlighting the vital contribution rail freight makes to the UK economy and wider society, and setting out the actions needed to unlock future growth. The report explores key themes including decarbonisation, community impact, resilience and rail reform, highlighting how rail freight can support […]
Alstom recognised as a ‘Trailblazer’ for workplace inclusion
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has been nationally recognised as a ‘Trailblazer’ in its commitment to being an inclusive place to work in the UK. The rail company has been accredited as a Trailblazing Employer in Stonewall’s Proud Employers Accreditation scheme – the highest level of accreditation. Established in 1989, Stonewall is […]