Rail
Latest news21 Jun 2021National flexible rail season tickets launch
New national flexible rail tickets will be available to commuters across England next week.
Latest news4 Jun 2021Keith Williams to outline need for joined-up transport system
Keith Williams, independent chair of the Williams Rail Review, will explain the importance of a joined-up transport system at next week's Smart Transport Conference.
Latest news1 Jun 2021Government to “level up” rail and bus infrastructure with £401m upgrades
The Government has said it will “level up” bus and rail transport infrastructure across the Midlands and the North with £401 million in upgrades.
Reports24 May 2021The challenge of future carbon and emissions reduction for rural communities
CILT's latest report states that rural communities may be left behind by current plans to reach net zero by 2050.
Whitepapers & reports20 May 2021The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
This whitepaper by the Department for Transport (DfT) sets out the Government's plan to transform the railways in Great Britain.
Latest news20 May 2021Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail announced (inc video)
The William-Shapps Plan for Rail has been published and is set to integrate railways and deliver passenger-focused travel.
Latest news5 May 2021UK rail freight helps cut seven million HGV journeys a year, according to new report
A Rail Delivery Group report has estimated that rail freight helps to cut millions of lorry journeys each year and contributes £2.5 billion to the UK economy.
Latest news4 May 2021English rail system cost £17.4 billion last year, according to financial overview
England’s rail system cost £17.4 billion, including £5.1bn from taxpayers, according to the latest financial overview for 2019-20 from the NAO.
Latest news13 Apr 2021Leighton Buzzard train station to harness energy from commuters’ footsteps
Leighton Buzzard train station is using a new technology to harness power from commuters’ footsteps by walking on "kinetic-floor tiles".
Opinion9 Apr 2021Rail ticketing: The way forward
Public transport restrictions influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic have created an opportunity to give fares and ticketing a complete overhaul
Mass transit systems31 Mar 2021Highlights from the National Rail Recovery Conference
The virtual National Rail Recovery Conference, which took place last month, gave an insight into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and reform of the sector.
Latest news22 Feb 2021LSE study calls for better micromobility provision at London rail stations
Better provision for micromobility is needed at London's stations to give passengers more transport options, says the London School of Economics (LSE)
