The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage.
Read moreRail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage
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Great Northern train tests successfully for first stage of East Coast Digital Programme
Govia Thameslink Railway has successfully run one of its Great Northern Moorgate Class 717 trains using the digital in-cab signalling system ETCS level 2 (European Train Control System).
Read moreSoutheastern campaign encourages passengers to be mindful of those with accessibility requirements
Southeastern has launched a video to encourage passengers to support the accessibility needs of fellow travellers returning to the railway.
Read moreViolence against transport workers worse during pandemic – rail union warns
Three out of five transport workers have been verbally or physically attacked since the start of the pandemic, new research suggests.
Read moreNew stations added to Tube map in major network expansion
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new Tube map showing the first major expansion of the network this century.
Read moreRail industry urges workers to return to commuting by train
There could be long-term damaging effects on city centres and High Streets unless workers return to commuting by train, new research warns.
Read moreNoise from traffic and trains linked to higher risk of dementia – new study
A new study from Denmark has suggested road traffic and railway noise is associated with an increased risk of dementia.
Read moreTrain passengers offered journey updates via WhatsApp
Rail passengers in the UK can now receive alerts by WhatsApp when their train is delayed or cancelled.
Read moreDemand for rail travel back to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels
Demand for rail travel has reached two-thirds of normal levels for the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, new figures have revealed.
Read moreMinisters urged to ‘put an end’ to HS2 doubts
Ministers have been urged by a business organisation to “put an end to any lingering uncertainty” over HS2.
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