Rail companies and the British Transport Police have stepped up visible patrols and measures to protect the travelling public during a ‘week of action’ in August as emerges that incidents of trespassing and anti-social behaviour the railway have risen by up to 39% in just six months. Anti-social behaviour incidents on the railway in Sussex […]
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HS2 reveals completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station
HS2 has unveiled its first six completed platforms on the railway in the underground station box at Old Oak Common in west London. The underground platforms will be served by HS2’s fleet of new high-speed trains, taking passengers between the capital and the West Midlands, as well as destinations further north via the West Coast […]
HS2 reveals completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station
HS2 has unveiled its first six completed platforms on the railway in the underground station box at Old Oak Common in west London. The underground platforms will be served by HS2’s fleet of new high-speed trains, taking passengers between the capital and the West Midlands, as well as destinations further north via the West Coast […]
RailStaff Awards 2026: a star host for rail’s biggest celebration
The countdown has officially begun for the RailStaff Awards 2026 and there’s not much longer to wait before the industry comes together for its biggest celebration. On Thursday 26 November, Birmingham’s NEC will welcome rail professionals from across the country for an evening dedicated to recognising the inspirational individuals and teams who make our network […]
AtkinsRéalis appointed to TfL’s Professional Services Framework
AtkinsRéalis has been named on six of the seven lots on Transport for London’s (TfL) Professional Services Framework 3 (PSF3), making it one of the most broadly appointed suppliers on the framework. The three-year framework will support TfL to plan and deliver major investment and renewal programmes across London’s transport network – including trains, buses […]
TPE reveals excuses heard from passengers travelling without a valid ticket
From blaming a twin brother to eating the evidence, TransPennine Express (TPE) has revealed some of the more unusual excuses its revenue protection team has heard from passengers travelling without a valid ticket. Among them was a passenger caught using a child ticket for the second time. After being reminded they had already received a […]
Customers advised to check before travelling as new amber weather warning issued
Great Western Railway and Network Rail are working together to ensure the vast majority of services operate today (Thursday 13 August), with temperatures anticipated to be higher in the amber warning area than during July’s heatwave. Customers can travel as normal, although they are advised to check their specific journey before travel and to carry […]
EMR to step up Intercity timetable following improved service stability
East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, has announced plans to step up its Intercity timetable from Monday 31 August, increasing the number of services it operates following recent train availability challenges. The decision follows the implementation of a temporary reduced timetable on 20 July, which was introduced after the performance of Hitachi Rail’s […]
EMR to step up Intercity timetable following improved service stability
East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, has announced plans to step up its Intercity timetable from Monday 31 August, increasing the number of services it operates following recent train availability challenges. The decision follows the implementation of a temporary reduced timetable on 20 July, which was introduced after the performance of Hitachi Rail’s […]