Gemma King

The transformation of Manchester’s Victoria railway station into a bright, clean, modern facility fit for the 21st century, that people will want to use and visit, has taken a giant step towards becoming a reality. Network Rail has awarded a...

The Bluebell Railway is delighted to be hosting the annual Sussex Food Festival on Sunday 15th August, at Horsted Keynes Station, West Sussex, RH17 7BB. The Festival celebrates the finest local produce and is an amazing opportunity to sample some...

RMT to take tube safety campaign to Euston passengers after fire detection failures and calls for urgent inspections at all sub-surface stations TUBE UNION RMT is to leaflet rush-hour passengers at Euston station this Wednesday morning over cuts to...

The M-Pact Thales (MPT) consortium has been awarded the contract to provide the new Manchester airport link and extensions through Oldham town centre and into Rochdale town centre as part of the ongoing programme to deliver a world-class tram...

British Transport Police and train companies are stepping up their efforts to tackle football-related disorder on the railways, ahead of the start of the football season. Last year saw a 49% rise in the number of football-related offenders dealt with...

RAIL UNION RMT confirmed this morning that it is re-focusing its campaign to retain Guards on Scotrail services, and its opposition to the extension of Driver Only Operation, through a renewed legal and political drive. The legal challenge...

TUBE UNION RMT today demanded a full external investigation into an escalator fire at Euston station four weeks ago where smoke detection systems failed and the station was only safely evacuated through the experience and vigilance of...

FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, has published its 2009/10 CSR Report. The Aberdeen based company revealed that it has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions, increased lifelong learning opportunities for staff and improved safety performance...

An employee from FirstGroup, Britain’s biggest transport operator is itching to get back in the saddle after an adventurous charity bike ride to Brussels left him battered and bruised. Alastair Sexton Jones, Rail IS Programme Manager cycled 310 miles from...

This week has been a landmark for Manchester’s Metrolink system as contractors were appointed to construct new Metrolink lines to Oldham and Rochdale town centres and to Manchester Airport via Wythenshawe. GMPTE has appointed MPact-Thales (MPT)...