Avanti West Coast has unveiled a cutting-edge immersive learning space to help staff put their skills to test in a safe environment. Located in the intercity operator’s Talent Academy in Crewe the facility called ‘Immerse’ enlists 270-degree video projections, sound, light and scent to recreate situations on the rail network that can support with learning. […]
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TfL helps Londoners to be active bystanders during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Transport for London (TfL) is hosting awareness events with immersive virtual reality demonstrations at stations throughout National Hate Crime Awareness Week (NHCAW, 10-17 October 2026), and funding more active bystander sessions with the national charity Protection Approaches to help customers to safely intervene as active bystanders in the event of a hate crime. While the […]
TfL helps Londoners to be active bystanders during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Transport for London (TfL) is hosting awareness events with immersive virtual reality demonstrations at stations throughout National Hate Crime Awareness Week (NHCAW, 10-17 October 2026), and funding more active bystander sessions with the national charity Protection Approaches to help customers to safely intervene as active bystanders in the event of a hate crime. While the […]
20 stations in the race to be crowned World Cup of Stations 2026 champion
The race to crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion begins on Monday 12 October, when public voting opens for 20 shortlisted stations across Britain. Bringing the rail industry together to celebrate “The stations creating connections that matter”, this year’s competition gives the public the chance to choose their Station of the Year. It […]
20 stations in the race to be crowned World Cup of Stations 2026 champion
The race to crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion begins on Monday 12 October, when public voting opens for 20 shortlisted stations across Britain. Bringing the rail industry together to celebrate “The stations creating connections that matter”, this year’s competition gives the public the chance to choose their Station of the Year. It […]
20 stations in the race to be crowned World Cup of Stations 2026 champion
The race to crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion begins on Monday 12 October, when public voting opens for 20 shortlisted stations across Britain. Bringing the rail industry together to celebrate “The stations creating connections that matter”, this year’s competition gives the public the chance to choose their Station of the Year. It […]
20 stations in the race to be crowned World Cup of Stations 2026 champion
The race to crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion begins on Monday 12 October, when public voting opens for 20 shortlisted stations across Britain. Bringing the rail industry together to celebrate “The stations creating connections that matter”, this year’s competition gives the public the chance to choose their Station of the Year. It […]
Virgin offers first glimpse of new cross-Channel service planned from 2030
Virgin has offered a first glimpse of its plans to reimagine cross-Channel travel, releasing a new image of a striking black and red train and sharing some early clues about what customers can expect on board. Under a landmark agreement with French rail group Alstom, spanning the delivery of 12 trains, Virgin will operate a […]