Network

Northumberland line on track for 2023 opening

Ambitions to restore passenger services on the Northumberland Line have received approval from ministers, after passing a major planning hurdle. 

Consultation on operating model for Rail Ombudsman

The Office of Rail and Road has launched a consultation on proposals for an operating model for the future Rail Ombudsman. 

Windermere passing loop heads South Cumbria rail plans

A plan for South Cumbria, setting out realistic investment targets for the region’s lines with its local operator at its core, is aiming for ‘quick wins’.

Maritime Transport takes over Hams Hall operation

Associated British Ports (ABP) is handing over operations at Hams Hall rail freight terminal to Maritime Transport from July 3.

Chiltern Railways awarded six-year National RTail Contract

Britain’s longest-running passenger operator, Chiltern Railways, has been awarded a six-year National Rail Contract (NRC) with a commitment to decarbonisation

Rail industry must improve understanding of customer expectations

MTMS secures depot maintenance deal with Hitachi

Derbyshire-based maintenance company MTMS has won a three-year contract with Hitachi Rail to look after its Train Maintenance Centres and Class 800 IEP trains

Croydon tram crash: owner and operator plead guilty

The first court hearing has taken place in prosecutions against the owner, operator and driver involved in the Croydon tram crash on November 9 2016.

Near-miss on level crossing at Farnborough North

Rail accident investigators are assessing a near-miss incident on a pedestrian level crossing in Hampshire. 

Digital ticketing at heart of GWR National Rail Contract

Great Western Railway has been awarded a National Rail Contract to continue operating the GWR network until at least June 21 2025.