Over 250 jobseekers in the capital have gained new jobs or skills as part of the Thameslink Programme, a multi-billion pound railway upgrade which includes Network Rail’s rebuilding of London Bridge station. The number includes 91 jobseekers from the …
With Birmingham’s famous Christmas market starting today (17 November) and the number of visitors to the city set to increase over the festive season, Network Rail is urging passengers to plan their journeys and allow more time to catch their …
Leading travel trade agents from Mumbai gathered at the Magazine Street Kitchen to an event hosted by Rhaetian Railways. It was a close-knit dinner, which was attended by thirty-five travel trade partners, including the Consul General of Switzerland, Mr. Martin …
Following a series of detailed investigations and technical studies, Network Rail will present proposed upgrades to the railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot to the public on Thursday (17 November), in an effort to ensure long-term protection for the …
Network Rail will include designs for a ramped footbridge within its proposal to close Cornton level crossing when it submits a planning application to Stirling Council next month.The amendment to the design follows input from local residents and elected representatives. …
Published on : Thursday, September 15, 2016
Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel this weekend as all services between Cardiff Central station and Bristol Parkway will be affected by essential electrification work on the South Wales Mainline – all part of Network Rail’s …
Published on : Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Train travel is an even better option this fall for Amtrak Guest Rewards® members who can earn double the points toward free travel and other rewards with the “Double Days” promotion. Amtrak Guest Rewards members earn double points on …
Published on : Monday, September 12, 2016
Take the whole family away for less with the Family Ticket offer available online and in train stations; prices start from £50 on Virgin Trains on the West Coast Extended beyond the summer holidays through to January 2017 Book 12 …
Published on : Saturday, September 10, 2016
Network Rail engineers are rebuilding a worn-out road bridge next to Shirley railway station in Solihull.The bridge over the railway on Haslucks Green Road, a main bus route, is over 100 years old.If the bridge is not rebuilt buses will …
Published on : Saturday, September 10, 2016
For four consecutive weeknights from Monday, September 12, to early Friday morning September 16, F SubwayG Subway trains will run express in both directions between Bergen St and Church Av in Brooklyn. F SubwayG Subway trains will not stop at …
Published on : Saturday, September 10, 2016
Over a million passenger journeys have been made on the Borders Railway since it officially opened 12 months ago today .The new figure was announced by Transport Minister Humza Yousaf and ScotRail Alliance managing director Phil Verster at a special …
Published on : Saturday, September 10, 2016
Gloves, trophies and memorabilia depicting the life of boxing legend Benny Lynch are on display todayat Glasgow Central station.Visiting for one day only, the travelling exhibition coincides with the 81st anniversary of the day Lynch became Scotland’s first ever World …
Published on : Saturday, September 10, 2016
Network Rail engineers are rebuilding a worn-out road bridge next to Shirley railway station in Solihull. The bridge over the railway on Haslucks Green Road, a main bus route, is over 100 years old. If the bridge is …
Published on : Friday, September 9, 2016
Railway staff, police officers and members of the public have saved over 1,100 people in 2015/16 having intervened in potential suicide attempts on Britain’s railway.Neena Naylor, a Network Rail train dispatcher at Birmingham New Street and a life-saver, said: “I …
Published on : Friday, September 9, 2016
Pictures drawn by children at a primary school in Walthamstow add a splash of colour to hoardings around the railway station at Walthamstow Queens Road, where work is taking place to electrify the railway. Children from Mission Grove primary …
Published on : Friday, September 9, 2016
The 130-year-old Severn Tunnel will close for six weeks from Monday (12 September) to upgrade it in preparation for a fleet of brand new electric trains, which will result in more seats and faster, more reliable train journeys – all …
Published on : Thursday, September 8, 2016
Rail passengers travelling between Kettering and Corby are being reminded that the next phase of work starts on Saturday to upgrade the railway between the two stations.On Saturday, 10 September until Monday, 24 October, rail replacement buses will be in …
Published on : Thursday, September 8, 2016
Virgin Trains has responded to Northumberland rail users’ requests to provide more services to the county. It has made changes to its December 2016 timetable to ensure there is a significant increase in services to Morpeth, with four more …
Published on : Thursday, September 8, 2016
Filton and Horfield residents are invited to attend a drop-in event to find out more about the next steps in Network Rail’s plan to upgrade the railway in the Bristol area.The event will take place between 5pm and 8pm on …
Published on : Thursday, September 8, 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing an acceleration in demand growth over the previous five months. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.9%, compared to the same month last year, with all …
Published on : Thursday, September 8, 2016
Pendolino is part of Alstom’s Avelia range of high-speed trains. The four new trains will include the same features and technical specifications as the eight Pendolinos previously ordered. Running at a maximum speed of 250 km/h, the 7-car trains will …
Published on : Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Network Rail has today announced it is finalising plans to release land for the development of around 12,000 new homes as part of its contribution towards the Government’s target to release land with the potential for 160,000 homes. Nearly …
Published on : Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Local politicians have seen first-hand the scale of the repairs needed to reopen the railway between Buxton and Manchester after a significant landslip closed the line in June.Macclesfield MP David Rutley and Cllr Harold Davenport from Cheshire East Council visited …
Published on : Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Bromsgrove residents are invited to a drop-in event to learn more about major improvements to the railway through the town.Network Rail is investing £100m in the railway in the area which will complement the recently delivered new Bromsgrove station. The …
Published on : Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Bombardier made a number of announcements today regarding the first six weeks of operations and the 2016 delivery schedule for its C Series aircraft. The Company confirmed that the two CS100 aircraft in service with SWISS have collectively flown nearly …
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