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Major enhancement work begins at East Kilbride station

Network Rail will shortly begin construction of the new East Kilbride station building. The 16-month programme will take place from 5 February 2024 until June 2025 and is a key milestone in the East Kilbride Enhancement project. It’s all part of...

Southeastern confirms train services during ASLEF strike action

Members of the ASLEF union are taking strike action across the country between 29 January and 6 February Southeastern will not run any train services on Tuesday 30 January but will provide a full service on all other days during this...

Troon station rebuild pushes forward

Network Rail has taken another significant step forward in the rebuild of the platform one building at Troon station. Engineers have installed the steel which forms the framework of the structure and creates the footprint for the new building at...

The Great British Rail Sale returns: discounts on over a million rail tickets

The week-long sale starts on Tuesday, slashing rail ticket prices on many routes over six weeks Comes as Government seeks to reform the railways and bring more passengers back to the rail network Offers on journeys on thousands of popular routes across...

South Western Railway leads the way in improving air quality at stations with air-purifying technology at Salisbury

South Western Railway (SWR) has become the first Train Operating Company (TOC) to trial a Pluvo air-purifying totem at one of its stations. To help combat the effects of air pollution, the Pluvo Column, which is sited on platform four...

Lumo, the all-electric open access rail operator plans additional journeys between London and Newcastle

Lumo, the all-electric open access rail operator, is exploring plans to operate an additional return journey every day between Newcastle and London.    The proposals are for a new early morning service from Newcastle to London, with an additional evening...

ORR gives approval for University station, Birmingham, to open

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised two new station buildings and other significant enhancements at University railway station in Birmingham, allowing them to enter into service. This is a key milestone on the way to getting the...

Wokingham signalling upgrades and level crossing closures to result in diversions for motorists

Railway reliability upgrades by Network Rail will mean temporary closures of the level crossings at Wokingham station and Easthampstead Road (Star Lane) and diversions in place for road users in the area from 26 January to 19 February. As part...

Rail Industry increases passenger assists and bookings for support, data shows

Industry figures show the railway has increased the assistance provided to customers that request additional support while travelling by rail in the year to March 2023. Data from the Office for Rail and Road (ORR) on passenger assists requested during...

Historic platform canopies restored at Great Malvern station

Victorian platform canopies have been renovated at Great Malvern station in Worcestershire as part a £5 million investment to improve the station for passengers. Network Rail has worked with its contractor Murphy to replace overhead glazing, complete structural strengthening and...

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Labour pledges to renationalise rail: reaction

The Labour party has set out its plan for rail, ahead of this year’s general election, with pledges to...