Latest United Kingdom News
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Telent to Provide Support & Maintenance for Northern Station Network
Telent has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver specialist support and maintenance services to Northern's station network.
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Discounts Now Live on Millions of Rail Fares Across the UK
The Great British Rail Sale has officially returned, with more than three million fares now receiving discounts on journeys across the UK.
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UK: DfT Operator Appoints Chief Information Officer
Mark Robinson has officially been appointed as the inaugural Chief Information Officer (CIO) of DfT Operator (DFTO).
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HS2 Achieves Peak Production Rate Across 2025
HS2 has published a new set of figures outlining headway made by the project both above and below ground throughout 2025.
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UK: Great British Rail Sale Offers Discounted Train Fares
The Great British Rail Sale will return next week, offering discounts on more than three million train tickets across the UK.
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FS Group and Certares Partner on High-Speed Rail Growth in UK and Europe
FS Group and Certares have signed a partnership aimed at supporting the development of international high-speed rail services in Europe.
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Railway Staff Deliver Presents and Festive Cheer to Leeds Children's Hospital
Railway staff from Northern, TransPennine Express, LNER & Network Rail travelled to Leeds Children's Hospital to spread Christmas cheer.
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Merseyrail Launches New Pilot Trialling Contactless Ticketing Technology
Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced the introduction of a pilot for the next phase of a new smart ticketing system on the Merseyrail network.
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Alstom to Overhaul 400 Southeastern Class 465 Bogies
Alstom has been awarded a new £20 million contract by Eversholt Rail to overhaul nearly 400 bogies for Southeastern's Class 465 fleet.
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Avanti West Coast Launches Employee Suggestion Portal
Avanti West Coast has announced the introduction of a new initiative that utilises technology to both capture and develop employee ideas.
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South Western Railway Trials Satellite-Based Wi-Fi Technology
South Western Railway (SWR) has begun a new trial of satellite-powered Wi-Fi technology utilising Starlink's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network.
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Naylor Achieves DNO Approval for National Infrastructure Power Grid Networks
Naylor achieves DNO approval, strengthening UK rail and power infrastructure with ducting solutions for power, data and telecom networks.
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Network Rail Names Partners Handling New Midlands Rail Hub
Network Rail has confirmed the four partners that will both design and develop the £1.75 billion Midlands Rail Hub.
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UK: 500 Passengers Apply to Trial New GPS-Based Ticketing
East Midlands Railway and Transport UK have urged travellers to take part in a new digital ticketing trial utilising GPS-based technology.
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SWR Introduces 30th Arterio into Active Service
South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the introduction of the 30th Arterio train into active service across the region.
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92% of UK Rail Users Claim Disruption Management is Worsening
A new survey from Great British Rail Replacement states 92% of rail customers feel that disruption management in the UK is worsening.
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RAIB Releases Report Detailing 2024 Buffer Collision at London Bridge Station
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released a report detailing an incident involving a buffer collision at London Bridge station.
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DB Cargo UK Appoints New Engineering Director
DB Cargo UK has announced the official appointment of Wayne Miller as the company's new Engineering Director.
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UK Government Calls for Evidence on Railways Bill
The Government has called on those with relevant experience or a special interest in the Railways Bill to submit their views in writing.
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HS2 Completes Installation of East Deck of M6 South Viaduct
HS2 has completed the installation of the East deck of a 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 – all without closing the motorway.
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Siemens Welcomes New Apprentices to Goole Rail Village
Siemens Mobility has welcomed 25 new individuals from across the UK and Ireland to its apprenticeship programme.
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Grand Central Launches First Direct Services Between Seaham & London
Open access operator Grand Central has announced the launch of the first-ever direct services between the town of Seaham and London.
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UK Rail Industry Launches New December 2025 Timetable
The UK rail network has introduced timetable changes across other parts of the national network, effective from Sunday 14 December 2025.
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TfL Tube and Rail Fares to Rise from March 2026
Transport for London (TfL) rail and tube fares are set to rise from March 2026, while bus and tram fares will remain frozen until July 2026.