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Call for price caps on long-distance tickets as 44% say fares too expensive

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...

Revenue protection priorities to improve passenger experience

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...

RIA assesses Labour government’s progress on rail

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...

Government urged to prioritise trams in forthcoming Integrated Transport Strategy

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 & Hull Trains: Breaking Barriers in Rail for a Better Future

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...

Starting gun fired on Great British Railways

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...

Cabinet Secretary hails ‘bright future’ for rail in Wales following key inter-Governmental meeting

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,...

Stranded trains report shows need for greater focus on passenger welfare

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...

New Northern boss discusses regional rail services with Tees Valley mayor

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...

King Charles announces nationalisation of rail at State Opening of Parliament

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...

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