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Passengers share first impressions of Cambridge South station
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (833+ words) Network Rail says customers using the newly-opened Cambridge South station have "given it the thumbs up. It added that the new station had been designed to better serve customers travelling to the largest medical science research facility in Europe, enabling…...
In The News | 1st July 2026 | Latest Rail News
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (311+ words) In The News: The latest rail news on Wednesday, 1st July 2026 MPs have cast doubt on the plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, saying they echo the same failures seen in HS2. An article on Rail News says the Public Accounts Committee is…...
Scot Rail introduces minimum fare to customers boarding a train without buying a ticket
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (591+ words) Scotland's national train operator is praising passengers for their response to the campaign ahead of the formal introduction of the "10minimumfarewhich came into force on Wednesday (1 July). Since April, when the train operator began explaining how the new system will work,…...
iconsys strengthens rail sector growth plans with senior appointment
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (380+ words) Industrial automation and power systems specialist iconsys has strengthened its commitment to the UK rail sector with the appointment of Neil Bradbury as Business Development Manager for Rail. Bringing more than 15 years of experience across the rail industry, Neil joins…...
New HS2 recruitment hub to support job seekers
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (766+ words) A new one-stop-shop has been opened for job seekers looking for opportunities on major infrastructure schemes as part of the HS2 programme. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has joined forces with HS2 to invest in the new dedicated Recruitment Hub…...
Greater Anglia announced as main sponsor of Norwich Pride 2026
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (633+ words) Greater Anglia has been announced as the main sponsor of Norwich Pride 2026, which takes place on Saturday 25 July. Now in its 18th year, Norwich Pride celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning, intersex and asexual+ (LGBTQIA+) community, and promotes…...
Bridge installation begins at Tenby rail station
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (341+ words) Network Rail says temporary overnight road closures and car park changes will help deliver step-free access at Tenby railway station. The infrastructure manager is preparing to install sections of a new pedestrian bridge as part of a major accessibility upgrade....
SPL Powerlines launches presence in Ireland
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (230+ words) SPL Powerlines, a specialist rail electrification subsidiary of the Powerlines Group, officially launched its presence in Ireland on Thursday 25 June. John Lahart TD welcomed the establishment of the SPL Powerlines office in Ireland. Deputy Lahart said: "In an era of…...
Network Rail issues safety reminder for Jacobite Steam Train visitors at Glenfinnan
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (264+ words) Network Rail has reminded visitors heading to Glenfinnan that they should put safety first while enjoying the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train and its spectacular journeys through the Highlands. Operated by West Coast Railways and widely recognised for its appearance in…...
In The News | 30th June 2026 | Latest Rail News
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (325+ words) In The News: The latest rail news on Tuesday, 30th June 2026 A former Conservative minister said he was hopeful a high speed rail link between Birmingham and Manchester could be delivered if Andy Burnham became prime minister. An article on the…...