Rail News
Government sets out next steps on Northern Powerhouse Rail between Liverpool and Manchester
The next steps of development for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) between Manchester and Liverpool have been announced, following extensive engagement with local leaders and local MPs by Ministers.
The announcement comes after the Government's Network North plan confirmed £12 billion to boost connections...
Industry News
CrossCountry plans to transform customer experience by May 2025
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has secured a further five Voyager trains from rolling stock company Beacon Rail in a significant boost for capacity. The five trains come in addition to the seven extra Voyager trains secured in October.
The 12...
Industry News
Jenny Gilruth MSP sees Levenmouth rail link progress
Jenny Gilruth, MSP for Mid-Fife and Glenrothes, visited the site of the Levenmouth Rail Link last week (Friday 22 March) to get the latest update on the project.
Work to complete the rail link is ongoing with the Fife towns...
Permanent Way
Disruption between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness could last two weeks after train derailment
Railway engineers have been inspecting the damage and carrying out ground investigations after a Northern train derailed in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria on Friday 22 March.
Four passengers and four members of staff were safely evacuated from the train.
Network Rail is advising...
Infrastructure
Train services resume in Devon after major signalling upgrade
Trains are now running again between Plymouth and Totnes after Network Rail completed signal and track upgrades in the area.
Following the successful installation of new signals in Cornwall earlier this month, the final stage of the programme saw new...
Environment
Autumn storms cost railway £21 million in lost revenue
Extreme weather, which disrupted train journeys last autumn, meant the railways missed out on an estimated £21 million revenue in the three months to December – according to the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT).
Despite this, total rail passenger...
Rail News
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...
Government
Northern leaders vote to have Avanti West Coast’s contract terminated
The Board of Transport for the North (TfN) has officially passed a motion to write to the Secretary of State asking for the firm to be taken off the key West Coast Main Line route “at the earliest possible...
Rail News
Greater Manchester submits business case for new station at Golborne
The business case for a new rail station at Golborne has been submitted to government, setting out the transformational benefits it will bring for the local community as a key part of the Bee Network.
Submission of the Golborne: Transformation...
Rail News
Easter bank holiday travel advice for North West rail passengers
Rail passengers travelling in the North West this Easter are being reminded to check before they travel while major railway upgrades take place to improve future journeys between 29 March and 1 April.
£13.4 million is being invested across Network...
Latest News
Unseen photos from the Coronation released by SWR for the first anniversary
South Western Railway (SWR) has released new, unseen photos ahead of the first anniversary of the Coronation of Their...