To help older and disabled people when they use trains, Northern is running a trial to give them greater confidence when they use the rail network.
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Lancashire trial aims to increase travel confidence of older and disabled passengers
A trial set to take place in Lancashire aims to bring greater confidence to older and disabled people who use the rail network across the North of England. In April, the train operator Northern will test a new scheme that enables people on its services between Preston and Colne to alert the conductor of their […]
Railway worker uncovers 150 years of family history linked to the rail industry
A railway booking office clerk from Buckinghamshire has spoken about her family’s incredible 150-year association with the rail industry on the latest edition of London Northwestern Railway’s (LNR) popular “On The Rails” podcast. Eileen Rogers has worked in the industry for thirty years. Starting out in catering on the first-class carriages for Intercity trains, she […]
AtkinsRéalis and Arcadis appointed to Northern Powerhouse Rail design framework
AtkinsRéalis and Arcadis, working together in a 50:50 joint venture, have been appointed by Network Rail to support the design of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), Network North, and the Enhancements Portfolio within Network Rail Eastern region. The appointment reinforces the position of both companies as key partners in shaping the […]
Nine weekends of work to begin on West Coast Main Line
Passengers are being reminded that a series of weekend engineering works will mean changes to services on the West Coast Main Line from this Saturday (29 March). In Scotland, between Carstairs and the border, teams will complete track renewals, drainage improvements and infrastructure maintenance on weekends between this Saturday and Sunday June 8. South of […]