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National Rail Enquiries has been named as one of the UK’s top brands for its use of Twitter in this year’s Social Brands 100 report, published by social agency Headstream. The report ranked UK brands on how effectively they engage...

The RMT has withdrawn its ballot for industrial action at East Midlands Trains. East Midlands Trains said their updated company pension deal will now be put forward to the RMT's executives for their consideration, with a 'strong recommendation for approval'. The...

At its Annual Public Meeting, VIA Rail Canada reported that its financial performance ‘continued to improve in 2011′. With revenue growth in ‘most markets across Canada and rigorous controls on costs’, over the past two years VIA Rail has required $30 million less in government funding for operations before pension costs. “As we move forward, [...]

Slough Borough Council, First Great Western and Network Rail officially launched Slough railway station’s multimillion pound upgrade this week. The improvements to the Grade II listed railway station include a 'major programme of investment which has helped turn it into...

At its Annual Public Meeting, VIA Rail Canada reported that its financial performance ‘continued to improve in 2011′. With revenue growth in ‘most markets across Canada and rigorous controls on costs’, over the past two years VIA Rail has required $30 million less in government funding for operations before pension costs. “As we move forward, [...]

A $2 million program of work to improve 10 V/Line regional railway stations is set to begin, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder announced recently. The jointly funded V/Line and Public Transport Victoria works will involve platform resurfacings, painting, tactile installations and toilet renovations. Mr Mulder said the works would make a significant difference to [...]

Victoria station will be holding fundraising events and celebrations organised by Network Rail for its charity partner Action for Children over the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Passengers will be able to have their picture taken with a digital version of...

Crime on the Tube and DLR has seen a 'significant decrease', with a reduction of 1,357 offences, down 10 per cent from the previous twelve months, Transport for London has said. This includes reductions in 'violence against the person' offences...

Network Rail has announced the latest round of successful bids for part of a £100 million station improvement fund. The 10 projects chosen to receive a share of £15 million include new and extended car parks, station redevelopments and new...

The RMT has reached an agreement with London Underground over 'recognition and reward' over the Olympics period. After 'months of intensive negotiations' the union reached an agreement that 'protects existing agreements and allows staff to work within the terms of...