New trains to be rolled out across the country alongside £48 billion investment to upgrade tracks

Trains will be greener with more comfortable seats, improved accessibility, free wifi, power sockets and air-conditioning.

17 May 2019

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East Coast Main Line Azuma trains launch on London to Leeds route

LNER unveiled the first of 65 new Azuma trains at King's Cross, with the service due to begin on Wednesday 15th May.

15 May 2019

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Birmingham’s transformation as HS2’s work programme gathers pace

The West Midlands is set to benefit from two brand new stations and an infrastructure maintenance depot, creating jobs and opportunities for local people now and into the future.

14 May 2019

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Football fans score extra time with HS2

Football fans travelling on future HS2 trains are set to benefit from more seats and better journeys when travelling to Wembley finals.

14 May 2019

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ScotRail staff to get mental health first aid training

More than 50 railway staff are to be trained to provide mental health first aid to their colleagues and customers.

14 May 2019

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Govia Thameslink 'confident' of avoiding timetable chaos

A rail provider has claimed it "learnt lessons" from the timetable chaos last year which led to a record fine.

14 May 2019

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Accessibility must be at the heart of new transport tech

Jesse Norman states that new transport technology must consider older people and those with mobility issues.

14 May 2019

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Deadline approaching for free registration to rail industry’s leading showcase

The UK’s premier exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services Railtex 2019 takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from the 14th to 16th of May.

09 May 2019

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