Network
-
UK railway news round-up
Posted
by
This week, new figures reveal the true impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK railway, as passenger numbers fall to the lowest since the 1850s.
-
Network Rail publish decarbonisation strategy by 2050
Posted
by
Network Rail has outlined its vision to decarbonise thousands of miles of rail lines across the UK by 2050.
-
Grand Central’s North West route between Blackpool & London abandoned
Posted
by
Grand Central has permanently abandoned plans for the North West route train service between Blackpool and London after COVID-19 rendered plans ‘unfeasible’.
-
Electronic scarecrow installed at Manchester depot
Posted
by
Network Rail has installed a solar-powered scarecrow at a Manchester depot that mimics hawks to ward off birds causing delays to passengers.
-
UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train staffed by all LGBTQ+ crew launches
Posted
by
Avanti West Coast has launched the UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train entirely staffed by an LGBTQ+ crew for its first official service on August 25. After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of Pride events across the country, which Avanti West Coast had planned to support, the intercity rail operator has completely wrapped one of its…
-
UK railway news roundup
Posted
by
The rail industry across the UK fell silent to remember the three men who died in the Stonehaven derailment last week. Plus, there’s confusion over potential rail fare rises.
-
Passengers warned of rail disruptions as Storm Dennis approaches
Posted
by
Following Storm Ciara last weekend, Storm Dennis is forecast to hit Britain this Saturday and Sunday.
