Fewer trains are being cancelled in Wales and the West of England and more are arriving on time, following the completion of an investigation into train performance by the rail regulator, and investment and changes to working practices by Network Rail. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has been monitoring the implementation of Network […]
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TfL marks 40 years of Poems on the Underground with new summer series across the network
Transport for London (TfL) today announces a new summer series of Poems on the Underground, launching across the network from 1 June, as part of its wider programme bringing arts and culture into everyday journeys. The new series coincides with the 40th anniversary of the much-loved initiative, marked with a special commemorative leaflet celebrating its […]
Vital upgrades completed on the Portsmouth Direct Line
Trains are running through to Portsmouth Harbour again after Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) completed their latest phase of upgrade work on the Portsmouth Direct Line. Between Monday 25 and Friday 29 May, engineers continued work to improve the resilience of infrastructure on the south coast while also progressing the next stage of […]
New report warns renationalisation alone will not fix Britain’s railways
A new briefing by The Future Governance Forum (FGF) warns that without a clearly defined purpose, strong institutional foundations, and meaningful operational autonomy, Great British Railways (GBR) risks falling short of its potential to become a durable, long-term institution. The paper is published ahead of MPs debating the Railways Bill as it returns to the […]
ORR sets action plan for safe adoption of AI
The Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) Safe AI Innovation Action Plan, published today (29 May), sets out how ORR will enable the safe adoption of AI within UK rail and England’s strategic road network. One of ORR’s first actions will be to clarify safety risks and regulatory expectations for AI use. This will be […]
RSSB launches new training on rolling stock digital systems
RSSB has launched a new training course to help rail professionals better understand the digital systems that are increasingly central to modern rolling stock. The Introduction to Rolling Stock Digital Systems course gives a clear overview of technologies such as onboard software, telecommunications networks, and cyber security, and highlights how they support the design, operation, […]
GTR to enter public ownership this weekend
GTR, the UK’s largest train operating company, joins the fast-growing family of publicly owned operators from this weekend (Sunday 31 May 2026). Responsible for 1 in 6 passenger rail journeys in Britain, GTR keeps the South East moving, delivering one of the UK’s most extensive rail networks and carrying hundreds of millions of passengers each […]
LNER funding helps keep Highlands community connected
A Highlands-based community organisation says funding from LNER is helping to change young people’s lives by supporting its work to provide vital technology to those who need it most. Red Chair Highland, a community interest company, promotes digital inclusion across a large rural area from its base in Inverness. The team supports communities where connectivity […]
Major £20m upgrade for Scotland’s original electrified railway
A £20m project is underway to upgrade the overhead power lines on Scotland’s original electrified railway. The work will focus on sections of the North Clyde lines, which run from Helensburgh, Balloch and Milngavie through Glasgow’s west end and low‑level stations. It’s the busiest suburban network outside London and one of the most critical parts of Scotland’s railway. Switched on in 1960, the electrification of […]