ScotRail’s investment in trains, stations, technology, and biodiversity is helping reduce the environmental impact of the railway. During Scotland’s Climate Week (28 September – 4 October), ScotRail is highlighting the action being delivered through the Scotland’s Railway Climate Action Plan and its Ticket to Net Zero programme to tackle climate change and reduce the railway’s […]
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Northern reports sharp rise in female job applicants
The number of women applying for jobs with Northern has risen significantly, following the launch of a successful recruitment campaign. ‘We’re Not Northern Without Her’ celebrates the operator’s female employees, who work hard to keep trains running for millions of passengers across the North of England, and encourages more women to purse a career in […]
Northern reports sharp rise in female job applicants
The number of women applying for jobs with Northern has risen significantly, following the launch of a successful recruitment campaign. ‘We’re Not Northern Without Her’ celebrates the operator’s female employees, who work hard to keep trains running for millions of passengers across the North of England, and encourages more women to purse a career in […]
Sheffield bridge replacement will affect a weekend of passenger services
Passenger services will be affected when the reconstruction of a bridge deck takes place in Sheffield. The life-expired steel structure, which carries the railway over the River Sheaf at Beauchief, needs to be replaced for the continued safe running of the railway. The bridge deck lift had to be postponed in March to protect passenger […]
Sheffield bridge replacement will affect a weekend of passenger services
Passenger services will be affected when the reconstruction of a bridge deck takes place in Sheffield. The life-expired steel structure, which carries the railway over the River Sheaf at Beauchief, needs to be replaced for the continued safe running of the railway. The bridge deck lift had to be postponed in March to protect passenger […]
Siemens showcases new Picadilly line trains at Innotrans
This week at the annual InnoTrans exhibition, Siemens Mobility showcased the new Inspiro London Piccadilly line train. Following addresses from Siemens Mobility Chief Executive Officer Michael Peter, Transport for London Commissioner Andy Lord, and Aglaja Schneider, Joint CEO of Siemens Mobility UK&I, attendees were invited aboard the 113-metre-long, nine-car train for a guided tour to […]
Siemens showcases new Picadilly line trains at Innotrans
This week at the annual InnoTrans exhibition, Siemens Mobility showcased the new Inspiro London Piccadilly line train. Following addresses from Siemens Mobility Chief Executive Officer Michael Peter, Transport for London Commissioner Andy Lord, and Aglaja Schneider, Joint CEO of Siemens Mobility UK&I, attendees were invited aboard the 113-metre-long, nine-car train for a guided tour to […]
TfL publishes updated Interchange Guidelines to help create better connected journeys
Transport for London (TfL) has published updated Interchange Best Practice Guidelines, providing the latest guidance to help boroughs and other partners deliver high-quality transport interchanges across the capital. The revised guidance – designed to help planners, developers and transport operators – reflects changes in policy and best practice since the previous edition was published in […]
TfL publishes updated Interchange Guidelines to help create better connected journeys
Transport for London (TfL) has published updated Interchange Best Practice Guidelines, providing the latest guidance to help boroughs and other partners deliver high-quality transport interchanges across the capital. The revised guidance – designed to help planners, developers and transport operators – reflects changes in policy and best practice since the previous edition was published in […]
Inquiry launched into Government role in public transport pricing and ticketing
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry looking into the government’s role in public transport fares, pricing, and ticketing arrangements. The new inquiry will explore what objectives government should pursue when intervening in pricing and ticketing, and whether the objectives of recent interventions have been clear and effective. MPs will also examine how changes to […]