Rail News

A report published today (18 April) by the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) has found that some disabled passengers have experienced accessibility difficulties with the rail complaints process. There is also a lack of awareness of how to...

Musicians in Leeds now have a new opportunity to showcase their talents to fresh audiences as Network Rail launches a busking spot at the city’s railway station. Network Rail has partnered with Leeds Beckett University and Found in Music to...

Members of the Channel Tunnel Study Group carried out detailed geological and economic studies into the feasibility of the “Chunnel” from the 1950’s onwards. A selection of their work, which paved the way for it to open in May...

It is believed that a deal between the UK government and Alstom, over an order for new trains to be built at the company's Derby factory, is close. Yesterday (16 April), Transport secretary Mark Harper met Alstom's chief executive Henri Poupart-Lafarge...

A major project to refurbish the historic footbridge at Cullercoats Metro station in North Tyneside has been completed, allowing it to re-opened for customers. Nexus, the public body which runs Metro, has invested £579,000 in the works, which formed part...

Northern is set to open ‘bug hotels’ at three stations on the Bentham Line between Leeds and Morecambe as part of a project with local schools to support biodiversity. Undergraduates working for the train operator as part of their ‘Year...

LNER customers will be able to find the latest journey updates, destination inspiration and more while they are travelling onboard, with the launch of a new one-stop digital information service. By simply scanning a QR code on the seat, customers...

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has confirmed that The Rail Academy has been successful in its application to become an ORR-registered Train Driver Training and Examination Centre. The Rail Academy will now be added to the official...

Great Western Railway (GWR) services in Hereford and Worcester will be affected by essential engineering work next week. Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the railway, Network Rail plans to replace the tracks between Worcester Shrub Hill and Evesham...

Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR), and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) are encouraging passengers to check their journey before travelling as major engineering work to upgrade the Midland Main Line continues throughout April and May. Engineers will be working across...