ScotRail comes under public ownership
ScotRail is now owned and operated by the Scottish Government, which took over from Abellio on 1 April.
Light rail safety body adds value – ORR
An ORR review has found the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board is adding value to the sector - but there is more that can be done.
Limited progress on Trains fit for the Future recommendations
Only limited progress has been made on implementing recommendations in the Trains fit for the Future report, according to the Railway Industry Association.
Govia Thameslink Railway secures National Rail Contract
Govia Thameslink Railway has been awarded a National Rail Contract for up to six years.
Modern Railways April 2022 issue: video podcast
A video preview of the April 2022 issue of Modern Railways
NR warned FA about WCML works in 2019
Despite criticism of a clash of WCML engineering works with FA Cup semi-finals, NR warned the FA about them in November 2019.
TPE seeks MORE bi-mode trains
TransPennine express is seeking expressions of interest to supply at least 25 125mph bi-mode trains.
Rail journeys rose in October-December 2021 – ORR
LNER passenger numbers were at 83.6% of pre-pandemic levels in October-December 2021, according to the ORR.
DfT hits LSER with £23.5 million penalty
The Government has issued former Southeastern operator London & South Eastern Railway Limited with a £23.5 million fine for breaches of its franchise agreement.
DfT plans eight-year TPE Direct Award
The DfT plans to issue a Direct Award contract of up to eight years to operate Trans-Pennine Express services from April 2023.
Older train safety questioned after Carmont
The crashworthiness and safety of older trains running on the network was questioned during RAIB's investigation into the Carmont derailment.
Faults found in weather management at Carmont
Management of extreme weather processes in conditions such as those which caused the Carmont Accident prompted recommendations in RAIB's report.
Faulty drainage installation caused Carmont derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch report into the August 2020 derailment at Carmont says faulty drainage caused the accident.
Elizabeth Line: a preview of London's new railway
Join us for a trip from Paddington to Liverpool Street ahead of the line's opening to the public
Construction starts at Headbolt Lane station
Work has started on the £80m Headbolt Lane station. This artist's impression shows what it will look like.
HS2 relaunches search for new Chair
The search for a new Chair of High Speed 2 Ltd has been relaunched.
£150m support for bus and light rail in England
Funding for light rail and bus operators in England has been extended by the government.
HS2 gives £1.5m to Staffs environmental projects
As part of HS2's environmental initiatives, £1.5m is being spent on six projects in the Cannock Chase area.
TfL funding agreed to 24 June
The Government and TfL have agreed a fourth extraordinary funding settlement worth £200 million.
Modern Railways March 2022 issue: video podcast
A video preview of the March 2022 issue of Modern Railways
South West least affected in Covid passenger falls
The ORR's latest statistics show which regions were worst hit by the pandemic in terms of passenger numbers falling.
Ticket refunds exceed costs says ORR
Train operators may be charging passengers more for ticket refunds than the cost of administering them, according to the Office of Rail and Road.
Vivarail’s battery ‘230’ for Greenford branch
VivaRail's battery powered Class 230 demonstrator will operate on the Greenford branch to test the underlying technology.
NR appoints Morton as Route Services MD
Rob Morton is Network Rail's new Managing Director for Route Services.
Hybrid ‘168’ a first step in Chiltern decarbonisation
Loco-hauled sets on notice as operator develops fleet strategy
Production starts of HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct segments
Construction of deck segments for HS2's Colne Valley Viaduct has started.