Funding boost for passenger experience projects Busy train station with passengers

Twenty-six pioneering rail projects aimed at improving passenger safety, comfort and reliability have officially launched, backed by a £5 million...

Dan Benn Tue, 09/02/2025 - 10:17
Inside the £15M Transformation: Okehampton Interchange Rises from the Rails Okehampton Interchange

Network Rail has unveiled stunning new aerial images showcasing the impressive progress made over the first six months of construction at the upcoming...

jonathand@cogn… Tue, 07/22/2025 - 09:29
c2c services enter public ownership Fenchurch Street station

From this Sunday (20 July 2025), passengers travelling between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness will be riding on publicly-owned trains, as c2c...

Dan Benn Fri, 07/18/2025 - 09:30
£28m Boost Transforms Hither Green Station Hither Green Ariel View

Passengers are set to benefit from step-free access at Hither Green station thanks to a £28m funding boost from the Department for Transport’s Access...

jonathand@cogn… Fri, 04/11/2025 - 08:45
Innovate UK Launches £5 Million Challenge to Enhance Britain's Railways Dept for Transport

The government has launched a £5 million competition to support pioneering technologies aimed at transforming the passenger experience on Britain’s...

jonathand@cogn… Wed, 04/09/2025 - 09:12
New era of rail accountability for passengers as performance data goes live at stations Performance Data at Reading

Passengers across England can now see how reliable their local train services are, as performance data goes live at over 1,700 stations from today (6...

jonathand@cogn… Thu, 03/06/2025 - 09:09
Northumberland Line Reopens After 60 Years Northumberland Line

Passengers have been able to travel by train along the Northumberland Line this weekend – for the first time in 60 years.

The line reopened...

jonathand@cogn… Mon, 12/16/2024 - 08:25
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PROPERTY ASSET MANAGEMENT - THE STATION QUALITY FACTOR

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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