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Claire Mann appointed TfL's Chief Operating Officer

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Claire Mann, the current managing director of South Western Railway (SWR), is to become TfL's chief...

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Network Rail not delivering consistently, ORR report finds

New statistics from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) revealed today that the UK's railway is still struggling to deliver consistently punctual and...

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First Train to Use Latest ETCS Software Takes to the Rails

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has successfully tested the latest version of European Train Control System (ETCS) software on its Great Northern Class...

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Funding boost for ambitious Brightline West project

A $12 billion high-speed rail project between Las Vegas and southern California has received a major boost with the announcement of a $3 billion...

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Funding boost for ambitious Brightline West project

Leisure travel helps boost quarterly rail revenue by £295 million

The Great British Railways Transition Team's (GBRTT) Train Travel Snapshot has revealed that leisure travel continues to be the driving force behind...

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Leisure travel helps boost quarterly rail revenue by £295 million

Arriva Rail London extends London Overground contract afte...

Arriva Rail London (ARL) has been granted a two-year extension to its contract with Transport for London (TfL) to operate the London Overground...

Azuma test train takes to the tracks as LNER trials possib...

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) completed a test run from Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire and London King’s Cross, with the view to operating a direct...

Thameslink fleet set for ETCS digital upgrade

Govia Thameslink are the latest operator to sign up to the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). The operator has signed a £32.7 million contract to...

Road to Rail Incentives offered to get freight off the roa...

Incentives to use rail rather than road for transporting freight are being offered by DP World. The global logistics company who own both Southampton...

New regional directors appointed at Northern

It’s all change at Northern as the operator has announced new leadership appointments. Craig Harrop has been appointed interim regional director for...

‘Relationship Charter’ signed by LNER, Hitachi Rail and Ag...

An Industry-leading approach to co-ordination and collaboration is being pioneered by London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Hitachi Rail and Agility...

Southeastern Trains hit halfway point in mainline fleet up...

Southeastern Trains has hit the halfway point of its £10 million fleet upgrade as the 56th train has rolled out of the depot ready for service. The...

Government strip Transpennine Express of contract, bringin...

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced that he will not renew or extend the Transpennine Express (TPE) contract once it expires at the end of...

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DLR timetable change set to deliver more frequent services...

The DLR is set to welcome further timetable changes that will be introduced from Monday 15th May, providing passengers with enhanced journey times...

Anti-social behaviours to be curbed via classical music in...

UK train operator Northern is set to embark on an audible journey to deter anti-social behaviour across 23 of its stations through playing classical...

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New timetable announced on the eve of Elizabeth Line’s bir...

As the Elizabeth Line reaches its inaugural anniversary, TfL is set to mark the occasion with improved travel and an enhanced timetable, starting from...

Northern timetable changes set to reflect passenger demand...

UK train operator Northern is set to unveil a nationwide timetable change that will come into effect next month on Sunday 21st May, making key...

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Putting Passengers First

This issue highlights the latest topics within the rail industry, from decarbonising the Midlands, improving rail safety, meeting the future priorities of Scotland's Railway & more!

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TransCityRail

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TransCityRail is a series of regional, interactive and insightful events across the country bringing together leaders, collaborators, problem solvers and innovators in a creative and invigorating way.

This series of events supports and informs the whole of the rail industry and connects suppliers with buyers, specifiers, leaders and decision-makers looking to procure a wide variety of innovative products and services for their region.

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TransCityRail North

The North of England is home to almost a quarter of the UK’s entire population, so it’s no surprise that continued investment across the regions railway is a priority for Transport for the North, Network Rail, HS2, Operators and Major Contractors.

For over a decade the TransCityRail NORTH conference, exhibition and networking dinner has been uniting the leaders of industry responsible for building shaping and delivering rail infrastructure investment across the region for a day of collaboration, conversation and engagement.

This year we have another star studied line-up of keynote speakers and panel discussions on strategic rail investment for the region, Transpennine Route Upgrade and Northern Powerhouse Rail revealing £billions in opportunity for the supply chain.