News
Southeasten reveals improvements to High Speed services
27 April 2012
Following the Kent Rail Summit in late April, train operator Southeastern has announced more high speed services.
Record rail use recorded by ORR
26 April 2012.
Office of Rail Regulation statistics reveal that rail passenger journeys across Great Britain have reached record levels.
NR and HS1 extend contract
25 April 2012.
After five years of the inaugural contract, High Speed 1 Ltd and Network Rail have agreed a deal to continue the companies' operation and maintenance arrangement to 2025.
Virgin Trains scoops IofTM award
22 April 2012.
The Institute of Transport Management has given Virgin's West Coast franchise the thumbs up during its annual look at the long-distance rail passenger market.
Virgin races to the finish
19 April 2012.
There are four bidders for the new 15-year West Coast franchise. Since taking over in March 1997, Virgin Trains has eliminated entirely the old fleet and has, incredibly and commendably, managed to double the number of passengers carried since it started operations. Will Virgin manage to renew the contract? Mike Jones provides the remarkable story of how this enterprising company has flourished since the early days of privatisation.
Chiltern covers classic BR promotional film
19 April 2012.
1962 classic theme tune remade for 2012 by Chiltern Railways and the Orchestra of the Swan.
London Bridge set for major makeover
13 April 2012.
It's all change at London Bridge as the national infrastructure owner's proposals for the upgrading of the key South London station have been approved.
Greater Anglia aims for Gold Medal in cleanliness
13 April 2012.
Deep interior clean and hand washing for Greater Anglia's train fleet is now under way ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
2014 Commonwealth Games brings investment in local stations
11 April 2012.
In the run up to the Glasgow 2014 games, First ScotRail will provide a further £1 million of improvements to Glasgow and Lanarkshire area stations.
Regenerative braking now fitted to over 200 SWT trains
3 April 2012.
South West Trains completes £2.2 million investment in regenerative braking system to drive greener trains after a programme of work that means that the entire Class 444, 450 and 458 fleets are now fitted.
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