Great British Railways: what SMEs should be preparing for now

For much of the rail industry, Great British Railways (GBR) still sits somewhere between policy intent and operational reality. The structure is not finalised,...

RSSB sets out shift to predictive insight in 2026–27 business plan

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published its Annual Business Plan for 2026–27, outlining a move towards predictive, outcome-focused insight to support...

Network Rail signs wind power deal to supply majority of estate

Network Rail has signed a new agreement with renewable energy company RWE to supply around 65% of its non-traction electricity from offshore wind power. The...

Final two Derby sites shortlisted for Great British Railways headquarters

Two locations in Derby have been shortlisted as the preferred sites for the future headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR). Becketwell, a city centre regeneration...

East West Rail unveils updated plans with faster delivery and up to five trains an hour

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has launched its latest public consultation, setting out updated proposals for the Oxford to Cambridge line, including faster...

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