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 […]