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MTA station accessibility projects: 10 upgrades finished

04.01.2026

MTA station accessibility projects: what changed in 2025

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order: Irish Rail buys 20 trains

04.01.2026

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order adds 20 trains for Irish Rail

04.01.2026

NPS Columbus Fountain restoration plan targets Union Station

15.11.2025

Storm Claudia Disruption Deepens Across UK Rail Network

Storm Claudia creates severe disruption across southern England and Wales as heavy flooding shuts rail routes, slows major roads, and forces passengers to reconsider travel plans for safety.

14.11.2025

CAT boundary fares ruling reshapes UK passenger rights

The CAT’s boundary fares decision quietly shifts the ground for rail disputes, because it spells out how far competition law can really go in policing everyday ticket fairness.

14.11.2025

TransPennine Express December Timetable Improvements

TransPennine Express introduces a December timetable that adds more seats, refines key services and, frankly, gives regular passengers a little more breathing room on busy northern routes and into Scotland.

In April 2025, East Midlands Railway (EMR) launched its first upgraded Series 170 diesel train. The modernization of 44 trains in this series includes several significant improvements.

12.11.2025

East Midlands Railway unveils £400m Aurora trains with Wi-Fi and comfort boost

East Midlands Railway will roll out its £400m Aurora fleet in December, so passengers get more seats and legroom, stronger Wi-Fi, and quieter rides on the upgraded Midland Main Line.

United Kingdom establishes Great British Railways to reform its rail system

11.11.2025

Great British Railways: UK launches major rail reform and modernization

The UK government has brought forward legislation to establish Great British Railways, which will be formed as an entity owned by the state to oversee operations related to passengers as well as digital functions.

Network Rail completes major signalling upgrade project

09.11.2025

Network Rail finishes £320m modern signalling upgrade

Network Rail undertook a £320 million improvement scheme between Farncombe and Petersfield to improve the Portsmouth Direct Line.

ScotRail cancelled more than 17,000 trains in 2024/2025, raising serious concerns about service reliability across Scotland’s rail network, according to newly released figures.

07.11.2025

ScotRail to Modernize Its Fleet with 69 New Trains

The Scotrail company has unveiled plans for an extensive tendering process with the intent to deliver 69 electric or battery electric units to transport their suburban trains faster and with lower carbon emissions.

Alstom Expands Crewe Works with Multi-Million-Pound Investment

07.11.2025

Alstom Transforms Crewe Works with £2 Million Upgrade

The French company, Alstom, has solidified its long-term commitment to the U. K.

West Midlands Railway Introduces Festive Fiver Offer

07.11.2025

West Midlands Railway £5 Festive Fiver Ticket Deal

The West Midlands Railway introduces the “Festive Fiver” ticket, which will help commuters save money for their night travel during the holiday seasons.

Great British Railways Unifies UK Rail Management System

06.11.2025

Great British Railways: Transforming UK Rail Travel

They have proposed a UK-wide railways bill that enables them to create Great British Railways, a new body that will integrate all of Britain’s railways and build a passenger-focused and efficient transport system.

RMT and TfL deal ensures long-term pay stability for Tube staff

05.11.2025

RMT and TfL deal delivers pay rise for Tube workers

The RMT and TfL agreement secures pay rises for three years, linked to the Retail Price Index, so that London Underground employees will enjoy real pay increases as well as better working conditions.

Alstom Strengthens Partnership with SWR through £66 Million Contract

05.11.2025

Alstom Secures £66 Million Deal to Boost SWR Fleet Performance

Alstom has signed a £66 million ($84 million) contract with South Western Railway to maintain its Arterio fleet and provide ongoing technical support in London’s suburban rail network.