Latest United Kingdom News
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Growth vs. Green? The Environmental Debate around East West Rail
As UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves prioritises growth, concerns over East West Rail’s environmental impact have gained traction.
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Greater Manchester Receives £34 Million for Regional Accessibility Upgrades
Transport for Greater Manchester will deliver upgrades at 10 rail stations following an investment of £34 million on behalf of the GMCA.
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Jacobs Appointed Integration Delivery Partner for Transpennine Route Upgrade
Network Rail has appointed Jacobs to serve as the Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
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Bakerloop Bus Service to Precede Bakerloo Tube Line Extension
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on a ‘Bakerloop’ bus service, largely following the Bakerloo line extension route.
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Alstom to Display Historic Locomotives at Railway 200 Celebration
Later this year, Alstom is set to open its Litchurch Lane site in Derby to the public as part of the Railway 200 celebrations.
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UK Government Supports East West Rail Project
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed plans to establish the East West Rail line, connecting Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes.
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UK: Northern Takes Delivery of Prototype Cab Simulator
Northern has taken delivery of a prototype model of a new, semi-immersive cab simulator developed for the training of new drivers.
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Eurostar Announces Future Plans Following Growth in 2024
Eurostar has reported on its future plans alongside notable growth in 2024, with a 5% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2023.
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UK: TfL Go App Update to Provide Contactless & Oyster History
TfL has released a new update to its free TfL Go app, allowing users to better track their fare and journey history directly within the app.
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Greater Manchester Reveals Plans to Integrate Rail into Bee Network
In Greater Manchester, Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled a phased plan to integrate rail services and stations into the Bee Network by 2028.
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UK: Contactless Payment Coming to 47 More Stations Across the South East
The DfT has announced that an additional 47 stations across the South East of the UK are set to receive contactless ticketing technology.
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Network Rail Launches Consultation on Manchester Oxford Road Station
Network Rail has launched a public consultation on plans to deliver a series of major upgrades at Manchester Oxford Road Station.
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HS2 Launches Construction Skills Bootcamp for Camden Residents
A training programme at HS2’s Euston site is set to equip Camden residents with the skills needed for construction jobs in just two weeks.
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UK: Northern Begins Procurement Process for 450 New Trains
Northern Trains has initiated the largest fleet investment in its history, working toward the procurement of up to 450 new trains.
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Alstom UK and Ireland Appoints Rob Whyte as New Managing Director
Alstom has announced the appointment of Rob Whyte as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland.
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UK: Hungerford Bridge Refurbishment Set to Begin
Network Rail has announced that refurbishment work on Hungerford Bridge will commence on 18 January.
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RSSB Standardises Time and Date Across UK Rail
The RSSB has published a new standard regarding requirements and guidance for the formatting of date & time across the British rail network.
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UK: LiDAR Technology to Enhance Level Boarding on Metro Fleet
Southeastern, Network Rail, and Cordel have partnered to improve platform accessibility for Southeastern’s potential new Metro fleet.
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UK: RSSB Updates Psychometric Assessment Standards
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced it has updated standards on its train driver selection assessments.
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UK: East Coast Main Line Engineering Work to Disrupt Travel
Services on the East Coast Main Line will be severely disrupted as a result of planned engineering work in the next month.
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UK: Southeastern Class 376 Fleet To Undergo Refurbishment
Southeastern has announced that its Class 376 fleet is set to receive a significant makeover as part of a major refurbishment process.
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UK: Government to Offer Discounts of Up to 50% on 2 Million Fares
The DfT has announced the return of the Government's annual Rail Sale, which will see 2 million tickets on sale for up to 50%.
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Siemens Mobility Wins Infrastructure and Service Contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility has been awarded four contracts by HS2, totalling over £560 million in worth.
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AECOM Appointed Lead Designer for TfL's Elephant & Castle Upgrade
Dragados UK has appointed AECOM as the lead designer for phase one of Transport for London’s (TfL) Elephant & Castle Station Capacity Upgrad…