Use of Disabled Persons Railcards increases 25%
Between April and August the number of persons holding Disabled Persons Railcards increased by 25% over the same period last year.
East Midlands Railway to restore Intercity timetable this month
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced that it is to partially restore its Intercity timetable following its reduction in July. From Monday 19 Octo…
Eligibility criteria for Disabled Persons Railcard extended
The criteria for holding a Disabled Persons Railcard, which provides discounted rail travel, has been extended to people with more disabilities.
Level boarding confirmed for Elizabeth Line at London superhub
High-speed railway HS2 has confirmed that the Elizabeth line platforms at Old Oak Common in west London will have step-free boarding.
Shropshire station set to get new footbridge
Plans for a step-free footbridge between Wellington Rail and Bus station get the go-ahead
‘Ironing-board’ seat era on Thameslink trains comes to an end with public ownership
The Department for Transport has announced that Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is to upgrade its standard class seat cushions.
Funding secured for new Lancashire station
Funding is now in place for a new station in Lancashire, between Preston and Blackpool North.
Manchester stations set for major upgrades as contract awarded to Kier
A contract has been awarded to deliver major improvements across stations in Greater Manchester.
£40m project to transform Yorkshire building into Rail Industry Hub
Work has begun on the upgrade of a striking eight-storey office building in central Leeds, which will house a new rail industry hub.
Somerset station returned to former glory thanks to heritage restoration
The newly restored Castle Cary station in Somerset was officially opened today (Monday 17 August) by Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO) …