Latest United Kingdom News
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Network Rail Advises Passengers to Plan Ahead as Crews Tackle Christmas Jigsaw Project
Journeys to and from London Euston will see disruption as Network Rail prepares to tackle 'Britain's Biggest Christmas Jigsaw'.
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Making Rail Travel Safe for Passengers with Reduced Mobility
Portaramp UK provides safe, reliable boarding and disembarking solutions for passengers with reduced mobility.
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British Steel Awarded £35 Million High-Speed Rail Contract in Turkey
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that British Steel has been awarded a major contract for Turkey’s high-speed rail network.
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Southeastern's First Renovated Class 376 Electrostar Re-Enters Service
Alstom, Southeastern & Eversholt Rail have announced that the first renovated Class 376 Electrostar unit has now re-entered passenger servic…
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TfGM Exploring Plans to Bring Trams to Stockport
TfGM has announced prospective plans to turn an underused Denton rail line into a new extension that would bring trams to Stockport.
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British Transport Police to Trial Live Facial Recognition Technology in London
The British Transport Police (BTP) has announced trials of Live Facial Recognition (LFT) technology at railway stations across London.
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TfL App Introduces New Real-Time Line Status Notification System
Transport for London has introduced a number of additional features to its TfL Go app which aim to provide more efficient journey updates.
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DfT Appoints Alex Hynes as New CEO of Department for Transport Operator Limited
The DfT has announced the appointment of Alex Hynes as new Chief Executive of the Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO).
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ORR Expands on Future Responsibilities Alongside Introduction of GBR
The Office of Rail and Road has expanded on its role within the creation and officiating of GBR during a meeting at Parliament this morning.
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UK: Multiple East Coast Main Line Trains Use Digital Signalling for the First Time
The UK has seen its first instance of two trains simultaneously operating with ETCS on an inter-city main line after tests on the East Coast…
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Five Ways Innovation Can Unlock Rail Funding in the GBR Era
Discover five ways innovation can unlock rail funding in the GBR era, supporting SMEs, operational performance, and UK rail’s global competi…
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Rail Fares Across England to Freeze Until 2027
Rail fares in England are set to freeze for the first time in 30 years following an official announcement at this week's budget.
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CrossCountry RMT Members to Strike Across December
RMT has announced that its members will take strike action on CrossCountry services throughout December following issues with negotiations.
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Festive Travel Disruption Expected Across Manchester as Unite Members Strike
Manchester is expected to be hit with severe travel disruption this festive season as Unite has announced strike action in December.
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Building Resilience Means Strengthening the Old While Designing the New
John Fagan, Global Rail Leader at Arup discusses the need to ensure attention is given to the upkeep of the UK's vast and ageing networks.
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Approval for DLR Thamesmead Extension Anticipated in UK Budget Statement
In the upcoming Budget, the UK government is expected to formally back the extension of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) into Thamesmead.
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Knorr-Bremse and VTG to Introduce New iWagons in the UK
A long-term framework agreement has been signed by Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK for the exclusive supply of FreightControl Sentinel Systems.
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East West Rail Unveils Phase Two Plans for Oxford–Cambridge Corridor
The East West Rail Company (EWR Co) has revealed plans for the second phase of the project's implementation.
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UK: Tap-In, Tap-Out Payments Coming to 50 South East Stations
The DfT has announced the rollout of tap-in and tap-out contactless payments on journeys to both London Stansted and Southend Airports.
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Hotshot Thermal Imaging Train to Prevent Delays on SWR Services
South Western Railway (SWR) & Network Rail have announced trials of new thermal imaging technology that aims to help prevent delays.
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UK Rail Industry to Expand Eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard
Changes are on the way for the UK's Disabled Persons Railcard as eligibility is set to be expanded and applications will be simplified.
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Peninsula Transport Debuts Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot at Paddington
Peninsula Transport has presented the UK’s first ‘next generation’ Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot onboard a GWR Intercity train at Paddington Station…
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Network Rail Carries Out UK's First Low-Carbon Track Renewal
Network Rail has replaced 1,150 yards of plain line track with low-carbon materials – completing the UK's first low-carbon track renewal.
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TfL Temporarily Withdraws New DLR Trains from Service
Transport for London (TfL) has temporarily withdrawn its new B23 DLR trains from service due to a braking issue.