Campaign for Better Transport is calling on the Government to make rail travel more affordable by capping long-distance, on the day fares as its latest Fix Fares For Good research finds 44% of people are put off travelling by...
Rail passenger watchdog Transport Focus has called for train operators to play fair with passengers and introduce a series of revenue protection initiatives to improve passenger experience.
The recommendations, which can be found in the link below, will be the...
At the start of a New Year, and on the six-month milestone of the Government taking office last July, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has written an Open Letter to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP.
In the letter RIA points...
Campaign for Better Transport is urging the Government to prioritise trams and light rail in its Integrated Transport Strategy, due today (28 November), and to do more to help speed up the introduction of new tram networks to British...
Lumo and Hull Trains, in partnership with The Purpose Coalition, launch the "Breaking Down Barriers in Rail" Impact Report.
The report showcases how these pioneering rail operators are driving social mobility, economic growth, and championing environmental sustainability through their innovative...
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has today (Tuesday 3 September) fired the starting gun on rail reform by launching Shadow Great British Railways (Shadow GBR).
Shadow GBR will pave the way for Great British Railways – a new unified arm’s length...
Ministers in Wales and Westminster have agreed to ‘work in partnership’ to reform the railway, improve infrastructure, and deliver better services for passengers.
At a key inter-ministerial meeting in London last week, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and North Wales,...
Rail industry plans for dealing with stranded trains require greater focus on the safety, welfare and customer experience of the passengers involved, including those with disabilities and additional needs, say the Office of Rail (ORR) and Road and Transport...
The new managing director of Northern, Tricia Williams, has met with the Tees Valley mayor, Ben Houchen, to discuss rail services in the region.
The pair met on Friday 19 July and discussed:
The mayor’s priorities for rail & how to...
Improving living standards for working people through economic growth was the central focus of new laws unveiled by His Majesty The King this morning (Wednesday 17 July) at the State Opening of Parliament.
The King’s Speech unveiled over 35 bills...