Latest United Kingdom News
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Northern, East Midlands Railway and TransPennine Express Expand Ticket Acceptance
Northern, EMR & TPE have expanded their ticket agreement to include a two hour window in the event of cancellations.
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Southeastern and Network Rail Kent Unite Under South Eastern Railway Leadership Team
Network Rail Kent Route and Southeastern have united to operate under a single leadership team, South Eastern Railway.
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AVA Bridge: A New Era for Accessible, Sustainable Footbridges
By spearheading the AVA Bridge project, Network Rail aims to provide cheaper, less carbon-intensive bridges at UK rail stations.
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UK Government Commits to HS2 Project Reset
The UK government will accept all recommendations of the James Stewart review for HS2, unveiling a reset plan that aims to restore control.
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UK: First Freight Service Runs on East West Rail Line
The East West Rail line has seen its inaugural freight service, with the first train entering the line from Didcot this past Monday.
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TBM Emily Completes 3.4 Mile Journey Beneath London
The third of four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) has completed its 3.4 mile drive beneath the ground at Green Park Way.
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£500 Million Network Rail Deal to Secure British Steel Jobs
The Transport Secretary has announced a five-year, 500 million GBP agreement between Network Rail and British Steel.
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Spending Review: Rail Responds
A number of industry figureheads have offered their takes on the Chancellor's 2025 Spending Review.
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Avanti West Coast Launches Virtual Work Experience Course
Avanti West Coast has launched a new, entirely virtual work experience course for young people aspiring to a career in rail.
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Railway 200: Exhibition Train 2025 Tour Dates Revealed
Railway 200's exhibition train, Inspiration, is set to embark on a national tour over the next twelve months.
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Coventry University Supports Next Stage of Very Light Rail Project
Coventry University’s Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities is assessing public responses to the Coventry Very Light Rail project.
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Derby-Built Alstom Trains Enter Service for London Northwestern Railway
A new fleet of Alstom electric trains has entered passenger service for London Northwestern Railway on routes to and from London Euston.
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Network Rail Announces Nine Day Line Closure Between Redhill and Tonbridge
Network Rail has announced a nine-day closure of the line between Redhill and Tonbridge this coming August.
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UK: Passengers Invited to Trial GPS-Based Train Ticketing
Passengers in Yorkshire and the East Midlands are invited to register for a GPS-based digital ticketing trial.
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UK: Alstom to Service and Upgrade Class 222 Trains for Lumo
Alstom will refurbish and maintain five Class 222 trains to operate under FirstGroup’s Lumo brand between Stirling and London.
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ORR Calls for Applications for Cross-Channel Rail Services
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has reached out to both Eurostar and a number of new applicants looking to run cross-channel rail services…
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Chancellor Announces Major Investments into City Region Transport
England is set to receive its biggest ever investment into city regional local transport over the next five years.
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Northern Introduces New Assisted Travel Support Service
Northern has launched a new service aiming to provide information and guidance for passengers in need of assistance when travelling.
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First Electric Train Travels Between Wigan and Bolton
The North West's first electric train powered by overhead lines has taken its first journey between Wigan and Bolton.
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Office of Rail and Road Publishes New Revenue Protection Suggestions
The Office of Rail and Road has recommended a series of improvements for the handling of revenue protection within the UK's rail industry.
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First HS2 Platform Takes Shape at Old Oak Common
HS2 has seen the installation of its first dedicated platform in an underground box at the new Old Oak Common station.
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Network Rail Signs New Solar Agreement with EDF Renewables UK
A new solar farm in Norfolk is set to provide power for a number of Network Rail stations and offices as part of a new agreement.
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IN PICTURES: HS2 TBM Caroline Emerges at Green Park Way
HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Caroline has emerged from the ground at the project's Green Park Way site in Greenford, West London.
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Major Regeneration Project Planned for Waterloo Station
A new strategic partnership has been formed to develop a regeneration project for both Waterloo Station and the South Bank neighbourhood.