Direct London – Switzerland train service takes step forward
A new train service, linking London with Switzerland, has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with the signing of an agreement. The Memorandum…
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18 year olds given chance to become train drivers
In a bid to make services more reliable, the UK Government has reduced the required age at which people can apply to become train drivers.…
Proposed ‘Essex-Kent Superlinks’ to scupper ‘unaffordable Lower Thames Crossing’?
Proposals for Essex-Kent Superlinks would cost 75% less than building a new roadway between Essex and Kent
Call for increase in rail freight to help government achieve its missions
According to the latest research by Rail Partners, over the last decade the cost of sending freight by rail has risen over three times faster than by …
Nationalisation announcement prompts response from Heathrow Southern Railway
Heathrow Southern Railway Limited has responded to the announcement that South Western Railway is to be taken into public ownership.
Welsh museum closes ahead of £21m project
The National Slate Museum is closing its doors today ahead of a redevelopment. The project will take around 2 years and will cost £21m and…
GB Railfreight to unveil new locomotive at international transport exhibition
On Wednesday, 25 September GB Railfreight will unveil its new hybrid Class 99 locomotive at the international transport exhibition InnoTrans in Berlin…
Arriva Group publishes 5-step plan to fix Britain’s railways
Arriva Group has published its recommendations to the UK Government on how using its five-step plan can help deliver an urgent reform. Accelerating The Government’s…
Bright future for rail hailed following inter-Government meeting
Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and North Wales met with Rail Minister, Lord Hendy this week to discuss the Welsh Government’s priorities for…
South Wales station makes progress to becoming more accessible
The main span of Cwmbran's new step free access bridge has been lowered into place