Latest news from the railway industry
Merseyrail to return to 15-minute frequency
Merseyrail is to return to a 15-minute frequency on most routes from 2 May.
25,000 rail staff trained by Samaritans to save lives
MSO Karl from Lingwood Security Management was the 25,000th member of rail staff to take the Samaritans' Managing Suicidal Contacts course.
Time to enter teams for Big Rail Diversity Challenge
There is still time to enter teams in the Big Rail Diversity Challenge 2022.
HS2 East will be extended, claims West Midlands Mayor
WEST MIDLANDS Mayor Andy Street says High Speed 2’s eastern leg will go ahead in full eventually
Green HST proposed for Heart of Wales ‘Red Kite’
Plans are being drawn up to capitalise on the scenic value of the Heart of Wales line in the summer of 2023 with a tourist HST service
ScotRail offers half-price off-peak fares – for a limited time
ScotRail is offering 50% off all off-peak fares for a limited period starting on 9 May.
Staycation Express suspended for 2022
RAIL CHARTER Services has confirmed that its summer service over the Settle to Carlisle line, popularly called the Staycation Express, will not operate in 2022.
Piccadilly Line 2024 stock mock-up unveiled
Mayor calls for capital investment to secure TfL supply chain
Bradford will benefit from IRP, says Minister
Light rail boost is preferable to new line to Manchester, claims Stephenson
Waterside service could be restored in 2024
CONFIDENCE IS growing that the green light will be given for passenger services to be restored on the Waterside line on the west side of Southampton Water under the ‘Restoring Your Railway’ programme