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UK railway news roundup

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Thousands of rail staff to be trained to help disabled passengers

Tens of thousands of railway staff are being trained in understanding disabled passengers’ needs, according to the rail regulator.
Rail fares increased across UK despite low demand for travel

Rail passengers in England and Wales have been hit by above inflation fare rises despite the collapse in demand.
UK railway news roundup

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Railway Benefit Fund announces ‘Railway Family Week’ fundraiser

The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is staging a week-long fundraising event designed to bring together the Railway Family in support of colleagues in need.
Avanti West Coast launches smartcard to boost sustainability

Long-distance rail operator Avanti West Coast has launched an alternative to traditional paper tickets.
UK railway news roundup

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
PREVIEW: March issue of Rail Express magazine

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UK railway news roundup

5th March 2021 Sam Hewitt

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.

Thousands of rail staff to be trained to help disabled passengers

2nd March 2021 Sam Hewitt

Tens of thousands of railway staff are being trained in understanding disabled passengers’ needs, according to the rail regulator.

Rail fares increased across UK despite low demand for travel

1st March 2021 Sam Hewitt

Rail passengers in England and Wales have been hit by above inflation fare rises despite the collapse in demand.

UK railway news roundup

26th February 2021 Sam Hewitt

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.

Railway Benefit Fund announces ‘Railway Family Week’ fundraiser

22nd February 2021 Sam Hewitt

The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is staging a week-long fundraising event designed to bring together the Railway Family in support of colleagues in need.

Avanti West Coast launches smartcard to boost sustainability

22nd February 2021 Sam Hewitt

Long-distance rail operator Avanti West Coast has launched an alternative to traditional paper tickets.

Hitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains

15th December 2020 Sam Hewitt

Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced.

Class 144 Pacers Nos. 144006/7 were driven from Keighley, West Yorkshire to Gobowen, Shropshire on May 22. They are seen at Gobowen – the second track from the right in the distance heads off to Oswestry. PHIL BRADLEY/CHR

Pacers delivered to Gobowen for Cambrian Heritage Railways

23rd May 2020 Gareth Evans

Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has acquired a pair of Class 144 Pacer diesel railbuses from

In tonight's episode, a heatwave hits the network hard, signalling equipment is out at Didcot and a surfeit of insects plague trains' windscreen wipers. Graeme Parker in the London Paddington control room.

Railways on TV – Paddington: A Year on the Tracks documentary series starts tonight

14th May 2020 Gareth Evans

A special four-part Channel 5 documentary series starts tonight (Thursday, May 14) at 9pm and

Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified

20th March 2020 Gareth Evans

The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon.