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ORR says passengers need improved reliability and real-time information for station lifts

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) will take a deeper look at Network Rail’s approach to planning and carrying out lift maintenance and repairs. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published its report reviewing the reliability...

Stadler secures fleet acceptance for Greater Anglia trains

Thanks to effective partnership working with Greater Anglia and Rock Rail, Stadler has reached fleet acceptance for the 58 FLIRTs manufactured and supplied for the East Anglia network. The contract for 38 bi-mode and 20 electric trains was Stadler’s...

Alstom plans to run new direct train services between North Wales, Shropshire, the Midlands and London

Alstom plans to operate a new passenger rail service across England and Wales. Working in partnership with consultancy SLC Rail, the open access operation will be known as Wrexham, Shropshire, and Midlands Railway (WSMR). As the country’s foremost supplier of...

Emergency anti-erosion work underway for Cumbrian viaduct

Passengers are being advised of urgent repair work on the railway viaduct over the River Derwent in Workington, Cumbria. During a recent inspection, Network Rail’s engineers found that the base of two of the supporting pillars have started to erode....

ScotRail supports Scottish Apprenticeship Week with new recruits

ScotRail is showing its support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week by announcing more apprenticeship opportunities for young people in Scotland and championing the achievements of those already on an early careers’ pathway within the train operator. New apprenticeships will be created...

SWR reveals retro look for Class 455 train

South Western Railway (SWR) and special guest Francis Bourgeois have unveiled a retro look for a Class 455 London commuter train. Class 455 trains are one of TikTok star Francis Bourgeois’ favourites, and the avid trainspotter was given a special...

ORR green lights open access services between London and Stirling

The latest access decision by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) provides more services for rail passengers travelling between London and central Scotland. ORR has today (7 March) given the go-ahead for Grand Union Trains, an open access operator,...

Northern employees get specialist training to help victims of ‘unwanted sexual behaviour’

Northern has established a network of specially trained staff to help victims of ‘unwanted sexual behaviour’ (USB) on the railway. Based at locations including Blackpool, Darlington, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Preston, and York they will help signpost colleagues who experience USB...

Thameslink creates buzz about biodiversity

There’s been a hive of activity at six Thameslink railway stations where wildlife experts have installed 20 new ‘homes for nature’, said to be the bee’s knees for a wide variety of animals. As part of Thameslink’s biodiversity commitments, the...

Real Living Wage pay increase for Carlisle Support Services family members on its Northern Trains contract

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to unfold, Carlisle Support Services maintains people at the forefront of everything it does. It is now more important than ever that the industry prioritises the well-being and financial security of its workforce to...

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ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds

New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...