The UK’s favourite rail operator, Hull Trains, has celebrated an impressive five million customers journeys between Hull and London King’s Cross with a very special surprise for its five millionth customer. The operator partnered with the local South Cave-based Little Wold Vineyard to mark the milestone, creating a special limited edition ‘five million journeys’ wine […]
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GBR Anglia scores 90% for punctuality in latest Rail Customer Experience Survey
GBR Anglia – which brings together the leadership of c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia under a single, unified structure – has scored 90% for punctuality in the latest Rail Customer Experience (RCXS) Survey figures. The Rail Customer Experience Survey (RCXS) is an industry-wide survey that gathers regular feedback from passengers about their rail […]
Apprentices get their careers on track at Nexus
Ten new apprentices are starting their careers with Nexus this week. The new starters are all embarking on a four-year Engineering Maintenance Technician apprenticeship, after they were selected from over 500 applications. The apprentices and their families were invited to Nexus’ Learning Centre in South Shields for an induction. They met with their managers and […]
Transpennine Route Upgrade to launch £270,000 Community Fund for 2026
Communities are set to benefit from a £270,000 funding boost as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) prepares to launch the third year of its Community Fund. Applications will open on Monday 28 September, giving community groups, schools and charities located within five kilometres of the Transpennine route, between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York, the opportunity […]
£110k committed to strengthen fight against cable theft and railway crime
A £110,000 investment is helping to tackle cable theft, vandalism, and trespass on the East Coast Main Line through proactive security patrols. The funding has been approved by the East Coast Partnership, a joint initiative between Network Rail and London North Eastern Railway (LNER). It has enabled security company Vital to carry out targeted patrols […]
Repairs completed early at Reedham swing bridge
Larger boats can pass through Reedham swing bridge again after Network Rail finished fixing a major mechanical fault. The 123-year-old bridge, which carries trains over the River Yare as well as swinging open for the safe passage of larger boats, was being affected by problems with its central bearing. The bearing forms part of the […]
RailEI launches new branding
The Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) has unveiled its new brand identity, marking the latest stage in the Institution’s evolution from the Permanent Way Institution (PWI) and reflecting the railway engineering community it represents today. The launch follows several years of engagement with Members, employers and the wider industry about the future of the Institution. This […]