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Transport Secretary launches review of revenue protection practices

The Transport Secretary has commissioned a review into the way train companies tackle suspected fare evasion. This will include how clear terms and conditions are for passengers and how they are communicated, as well as when prosecution is an appropriate...

Robertsbridge operations base will get trains moving quickly on the Hastings line

The time it takes Network Rail frontline teams to respond to incidents on the Hastings line will be slashed by up to an hour with the opening of a new base at Robertsbridge. The new facility, based within the Robertsbridge...

ORR calls on Network Rail and industry to improve performance across Eastern region

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is calling on Network Rail to work with the industry as a whole to improve train punctuality and reliability for passengers and freight across its Eastern region. Delays in the region attributed to...

Network Rail Signs Agreement with Korean Rail Research Institute

Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korean Rail Research Institute (KRRI) to work together, including developing technology to ensure the rail network is more resilient to extreme weather.  The agreement builds on Network Rail’s existing...

RSSB report highlights practical benefits of research

A new report published by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) highlights how research is improving Britain’s railway. The report shows 58% of its research projects were classed as significant for the rail industry. 74% of these are...

RSSB launches new Route Availability Calculator

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has launched the Route Availability (RA) Calculator, a free online tool designed to streamline and simplify route planning for the entire GB rail industry. For years, the rail industry has struggled with time-consuming...

Greater Anglia extends excellent performance record

Figures released by Greater Anglia today (21 March) highlight continuing excellent punctuality results being delivered for customers across East Anglia. Performance for the last four-week period (ending 2 March) saw punctuality across the Greater Anglia network averaging 93.9% - using...

FirstGroup applies to run new London to Sheffield rail service

Private sector transport operator FirstGroup plc is today (5 January) submitting the first phase of an application for a new open access rail service between London and Sheffield to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). FirstGroup plans to expand...

TfGM and GBRTT partner to deliver better-integrated Greater Manchester rail network

Hot on the heels of the launch of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) has formally started work to deliver a more locally accountable and integrated rail network in...

Aylesbury railway repairs and HS2 work to bring changes to journeys

Passengers are being reminded of major railway upgrades which will impact journeys between Aylesbury, Princes Risborough, and Amersham from next month. The first stage of work will see Network Rail engineers making permanent repairs to a Victorian drainage culvert which...

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Majority of network open over festive period but check before you travel

With just over six weeks to go until tens of thousands of railway engineers deliver upgrades across the country...