Latest news from the railway industry
South West least affected in Covid passenger falls
The ORR's latest statistics show which regions were worst hit by the pandemic in terms of passenger numbers falling.
Ticket refunds exceed costs says ORR
Train operators may be charging passengers more for ticket refunds than the cost of administering them, according to the Office of Rail and Road.
Vivarail’s battery ‘230’ for Greenford branch
VivaRail's battery powered Class 230 demonstrator will operate on the Greenford branch to test the underlying technology.
NR appoints Morton as Route Services MD
Rob Morton is Network Rail's new Managing Director for Route Services.
Hybrid ‘168’ a first step in Chiltern decarbonisation
Loco-hauled sets on notice as operator develops fleet strategy
Production starts of HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct segments
Construction of deck segments for HS2's Colne Valley Viaduct has started.
Driver convicted after Merseyrail crash
The driver of a Merseyrail train which collided with the buffers at Kirkby on 13 March 2021 has been convicted.
ScotRail restarts pre-Christmas timetable from 14 February
ScotRail is reintroducing its pre-Christmas timetable from February 14 as the number of staff with Covid falls.
Manchester Piccadilly lift improvements start
New lifts are being installed on platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station.
HS2 supports National Apprentice Week
High Speed 2 and contractors are recruiting another intake of apprentices to help build the new railway.