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Chiltern Railways has issued a warning to fare evaders after announcing the recovery over £1million in lost revenue throughout 2024. The operator’s Economic Crime, Fraud & Prosecutions Unit recovered over £400,000 of lost revenue in 2023 and a total of...

Northern staff proud to welcome visitors to Bradford for 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations

Northern staff say they are proud to welcome visitors to Bradford for the 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations. Staff who live and work in Bradford believe the year-long event will put the city "on the map” and showcase everything...

Northern recognised by British Transport Police for work to protect vulnerable people on the railway

Northern has been recognised by British Transport Police for its work to protect vulnerable people travelling on its network. In a review of the train operator as part of its ‘Safeguarding on Rail Scheme’ accreditation, the force praised the ‘significant...

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...

TransPennine Express launches graduate scheme for future rail leaders

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GTR’s uniform recycling scheme cuts greenhouse emissions

A staff uniform recycling scheme at the country’s largest train company has helped save enough energy to drive from Peterborough to Cape Town in a petrol-powered car, preventing 2.4 tonnes of greenhouse emissions from entering the atmosphere. Some 620 sacks...

EMR expands accessibility efforts

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched new wristbands to promote inclusivity and understanding for customers with specific communication needs. The TALK Wristbands come in five distinct designs, each tailored to help individuals communicate their needs more confidently and conveniently. This new...

Transport for London celebrates 25 years of supporting the growth and development of the capital

London’s Transport Commissioner, Andy Lord, today (27 January 2025) launched celebrations to mark 25 years since Transport for London (TfL) started transforming the capital’s transport network, supporting jobs, homes and economic growth, and connecting Londoners to education, employment and...

TPE celebrates diversity of workforce through new exhibition

A new photography exhibition has launched in two major train stations, celebrating the diversity of the team behind TransPennine Express (TPE) during this year’s 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. The installation, which can be found on...

Prototype cab simulator transforms training for Northern traincrew

Northern has taken delivery of a prototype of the semi-immersive static cab simulator that new drivers will soon use to earn their stripes. The train operator has ordered 24 of the static cab replicas which feature video footage of 610...

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Vital £15m engineering work to close parts of the Cambrian line for 16 days from mid-March

Passengers are being urged to check before they travel on the Cambrian line ­from mid-March to early April when...