Jonathan Webb

The start of the next Great Western franchise has been put back from next April to July 21. The change of date is due to a delay in the DfT issuing invitations to tender to the various interested parties. The £4.5...

South West Trains has been proactive in improving reliability across its fleet of trains and during a press conference on July 4, the company outlined what measures had been taken and what measures are to be taken in the...

Siemens has given journalists a sneak preview of what it will present at this year's InnoTrans - the world's largest trade fair for transport technology - during a visit to the company's Vienna plant. The train builder will exhibit Avenio ,...

The installation of retractable platforms, which would allow wheelchair users and those with buggies much easier access to the tube, is being considered by London Underground. As part of the Deep Tube Programme, suppliers have been asked to put forward...

An East Midlands Trains Class 222 Meridian has been run at record speed on the Midland Main Line in preparation of the line speed being raised in time for the December 2013 timetable change. Network Rail and East Midlands Trains...

Croydon tram commuters are benefiting from a new direct service between Therapia Lane and Elmers End. As a result of this additional tram route, there are now 12 trams an hour passing through Croydon's town centre - a rise of...

Up to 200 new jobs and an 18 mile long heritage line could be created if a bid for £2.5m by the Great Central Railway Development Company is approved by the Government Regional Growth Fund. The company's aim is to...

The DfT has announced that the Freight Facilities Grant, which helped finance modal shift from road to rail has been scrapped with immediate effect. The Scottish government has also said that their scheme is being scrapped. In England £10m of...

Four government-backed European rail operators have expressed an interest in running the West Coast franchise which expires next year. Deutsche Bahn, Abellio, Trenitalia and Renfe are expected to put in bids for the prestigious franchise that will run until 2026,...

Staff at Neville Hill depot surprised relatives of late and retired staff members with the namings of 4 recently repainted shunters. Two of the gleaming shunters were named Duncan Bedford and David Lightfoot by their respective widows and daughters with...