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Swiss train ticketing app to be tested in Yorkshire
21/08/2025

Swiss train ticketing app to be tested in Yorkshire

UK: Swiss company Fairtiq's digital pay-as-you-go ticketing technology is to be tested on the Sheffield to Doncaster line as a pilot for potential wider deployment.

UK railway news round-up
21/08/2025

UK railway news round-up

This week's round-up of business news from the UK railway industry.

Battery train sets 320 km distance record as GWR explores alternatives to diesel traction
20/08/2025

Battery train sets 320 km distance record as GWR explores alternatives to diesel traction

UK: Great Western Railway has set a world record for the furthest distance travelled by a battery-electric train on a single charge. The operator said this demonstrates the capability of battery trains as it looks to replace its ageing diesel fleets.

Spencer Group to build replacement Waterbeach station
20/08/2025

Spencer Group to build replacement Waterbeach station

UK: Spencer Group been selected to construct a replacement station at Waterbeach, ahead of housing developments which would double the size of the village.

Pioneering tunnel strengthening technique could reduce costs
20/08/2025

Pioneering tunnel strengthening technique could reduce costs

UK: Infrastructure manager Network Rail says a strengthening and waterproofing process used on the 175-year old Blackheath Tunnel in southeast London is believed to be 'the first of its kind in the UK and potentially the world'.

Virgin sets out details of plans to launch Channel Tunnel train services in 2030
20/08/2025

Virgin sets out details of plans to launch Channel Tunnel train services in 2030

EUROPE: Virgin has set out details of its plans to launch high speed train services through the Channel Tunnel, and says it is ready to confirm an order for Alstom trainsets which would enable the start of services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam during 2030.

Low-carbon track renewals trial project cuts emissions by 42%
19/08/2025

Low-carbon track renewals trial project cuts emissions by 42%

UK: A 'pioneering' approach to rail project delivery by the South Rail Systems Alliance achieved a 42% reduction in carbon emissions during a two-week possession at Stoke Gifford near Bristol.

Greater Anglia adds ability to book passenger assistance when buying a ticket
18/08/2025

Greater Anglia adds ability to book passenger assistance when buying a ticket

UK: Greater Anglia says it is the first train operating company to introduce a streamlined booking process enabling disabled and older passengers to pre-book assistance at the same time as buying tickets on the Greater Anglia website.

UK light rail safety body moves towards greater independence
18/08/2025

UK light rail safety body moves towards greater independence

UK: The Light Rail Safety & Standards Board is undertaking reforms designed to provide it with greater independence and stronger sector participation.

Transport Secretary accepts recommendations of revenue protection review
15/08/2025

Transport Secretary accepts recommendations of revenue protection review

UK: Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander has written to train operators saying that she has accepted in full the recommendations of the Office of Rail & Road's review of revenue protection practices.

High Speed 2 train interiors designed for accessibility, comfort and convenience
15/08/2025

High Speed 2 train interiors designed for accessibility, comfort and convenience

UK: Accessibility, comfort and convenience were priorities when designing the interiors of the future Class 895 trainsets for High Speed 2 services, according to the Hitachi-Alstom High Speed manufacturing joint venture.

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