Tag: Department for Transport

Major upgrade of south London station receives planning consent

Peckham Rye station is to receive a major improvement after Network Rail…

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Transport Committee warns of risks in ‘rail strikes’ regulations

The Transport Committee has urged the government to consider the risks before…

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Ebbw Vale upgrade is complete

Network Rail has today (Monday 4 December) completed its upgrade of the…

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Business and civic leaders step up efforts to save Derby Alstom plant

Business and civic leaders put pressure on Government to save train manufacturing…

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Avanti West Coast accredited for safeguarding vulnerable people

Avanti West Coast's efforts to safeguard adults recognised with Safeguarding on Rail…

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Demonstration of Siemens Mobility’s mobile rail charging facility to take place at Long Marston

The innovative new technology will support battery charging and 25kV power for…

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New partnership aims to better integrate West Midlands rail network

West Midlands Rail Executive and Great British Railways Transition Team are working…

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Accessibility at the centre of £5.3m funding for innovative projects

Projects featuring improved accessibility is at the centre of a £5.3m Government-funded…

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Call made for ‘Access for All’ funding to be made available for Stockport Borough stations 

Stockport Council hopes a bid by Transport for Greater Manchester for Access…

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Train named Hull Paragon 175 to mark station’s anniversary

TransPennine Express (TPE) has named one of its Class 185 trains ‘Hull…

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