Articles by Howard Johnston - Page 3

A UK project to develop new powerful underfloor batteries could be the beginning of the end of the diesel multiple unit and save the need for expensive electrification.

Ticketless travel will be available from almost half of main line stations in and around London from September 23.

Transport for London says it is close to completing a feasibility study for its proposed 11-mile West London Orbital project.

New signage on London Underground has been uncovered before the official launch of its renaming of its six routes after famous figures and events.

Labour councillors in London are urging the government to approve the £10 billion modernisation of the Bakerloo Line and its extension south.

Network Rail has reassured freight operators DB Cargo, GB Railfreight and Freightliner, after they all objected to conversion of a disused London viaduct.

Train companies and unions have been told to be more vigilant when rostering crews for long night shifts when they have had insufficient rest.

London’s Elizabeth line continues to set new records, with a total of 18.3 million passengers carried in the four weeks to July 20.

Growth in passenger numbers and a massive reduction in ticket fraud are two of the successes claimed by South Yorkshire Supertram in its first five months.

A total of 85 separate applications have been lodged to launch new rail services or extend existing ones.