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Train driver apprenticeship drives CrossCountry’s Chloe to new career
A recent survey has revealed that 85% of women in the UK hold the belief that many jobs are still viewed as being more suited to men. Consequently, 10% have avoided applying for certain roles due to concerns about not being as successful as male counterparts. The rail industry isn’t immune to such stigma. Long-distance […]
Cross City Line electric train fleet carries +12 million passengers in first year
West Midlands Railway’s (WMR) electric train fleet has carried more than 12 million passengers since completing its rollout on a popular Birmingham route one year ago today. Passengers on the Cross City Line, which connects Lichfield to Bromsgrove and Redditch via Birmingham, first boarded the new Class 730/0 electric train fleet in March 2024, with […]
Spectators urged to stay safe during Stockton & Darlington Railway Anniversary Journey
Network Rail is urging spectators to stay off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out during the Stockton & Darlington Railway Anniversary Journey this weekend. From Friday 26 September to Sunday 28 September, a newly renovated replica of Locomotion No. 1 and the passenger carriage Experiment will travel along sections of the original Stockton […]
Hull Trains celebrates 25 years of service
Open access operator Hull Trains is celebrating 25 years of serving customers and communities along the East Coast Main Line. To mark the milestone, the operator has unveiled a special video, which looks back on its proud record serving the communities along the East Coast route. One of its modern bi-mode Hitachi trains now features […]
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Industry calls for more urgency from Government over plans for rail
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has called on the Government to inject more urgency into setting out its strategy for rail, to help it deliver its ambition to kick-start economic growth across the nations and regions of the UK. Darren Caplan, RIA chief executive, said: “The Railway Industry Association acknowledges and appreciates the significant investment […]
Rail strategy aims to maximise investment in Oxfordshire network
Oxfordshire leaders have unveiled a bold vision to transform rail services across the county through OxRail 2040: Plan for Rail. The strategy sets out proposals for four new railway stations, upgrades to all 23 existing stations, and the reopening of the Cowley branch line to passengers. A potential fifth station at Ardley is also being […]
Lanes Group wins major rail maintenance contracts for London Underground
The rail division of Lanes Group has won major contracts to provide track vegetation management and fencing repair, plus fencing renewal across the entire London Underground network. Transport for London (TfL) has awarded Lanes Group the two contracts, which run for five years with options for renewal, through a process of competitive tendering. The two […]