ORR Approves New East Coast Main Line Passenger Services from December 2025

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today given its approval for a limited number of additional services from December 2025 for three...

Global Centre of Rail Excellence Unveils New Showcase Zone for Industry Innovation

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has launched a new rail showcase zone at its South Wales site, offering organisations of all sizes...

Wigan to Bolton Railway Goes Green as £100m Electrification Project Completed

The railway line between Wigan and Bolton is officially cleaner and greener following the completion of a £100 million electrification project, with overhead power...

Rail Industry Grapples with Musculoskeletal Disorders as Key Cause of Sickness Absence

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) continue to be a significant challenge for the UK rail industry, remaining one of the primary reasons for sickness absence and...

West Midlands Students Get Career Boost on HS2 Summer Placement Programme

HS2 is continuing its investment in local talent by welcoming a new cohort of university students onto its paid summer placement programme. Now in...

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