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News 18 Sep

Hull Trains reveals possible Sheffield timetable

Hull Trains has revealed an indicative timetable for its proposed new service between Sheffield and London King’s Cross.
News 18 Sep

Records broken on Elizabeth line as passenger numbers rise again

London’s Elizabeth line continues to set new records, with a total of 18.3 million passengers carried in the four weeks to July 20.
Features 18 Sep

Aboard the ‘Night Riviera’ sleeper train to Penzance

In the first of a two-part feature, David Clough samples the night and day ‘Riviera’ services to and from the South West, starting with an overnight journey.
News 18 Sep

In-house Supertram hailed as a success

Growth in passenger numbers and a massive reduction in ticket fraud are two of the successes claimed by South Yorkshire Supertram in its first five months.
Opinion 17 Sep

RAIL comment: Labour’s blueprint for rail

Can the latest strategic report, the Rail and Urban Transport Review chaired by former Siemens UK head Juergen Maier, deliver a successful long-term strategy?
News 17 Sep

Public consultation launched for Cardiff Crossrail project

Cardiff residents are invited to have their say on a brand-new tram system connecting Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff Bay.
News 17 Sep

New TransPennine consultation underway

A public consultation is underway over the next phase of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.
News 17 Sep

End of Fawley reopening plans

The Department for Transport has confirmed the end of proposals to reopen the Fawley branch alongside Southampton Water, also known as the Waterside Line.
News 17 Sep

GB Railfreight prepares for 2024 Tube stock movements

Preparations are under way for the start of GB Railfreight’s contract to move brand new Piccadilly Line trains from East Yorkshire to London.
News 17 Sep

HS2 rejects cost claim on redesigns

HS2 Ltd says estimates of the cost of redesigns to its future trains are incorrect.
Features 16 Sep

NRA 2024 Outstanding Personal Contribution (Senior Management) winner

The winner of the Outstanding Personal Contribution (Senior Management)in the National Rail Awards 2024 was Tim Shoveller, CEO, Freightliner.
Features 16 Sep

NRA Outstanding Personal Contribution (Frontline) award: Jason Hart

The award for Outstanding Personal Contribution (Frontline) in the 2024 National Rail Awards went to Jason Hart, Wheel Lathe Supervisor, Siemens Mobility.
Features 16 Sep

NRA Outstanding Personal Contribution (Management) award winner 2024

Jack Roberts and Wayne Norbury, Project Managers for Network Rail, win to a standing ovation.
Features 16 Sep

NRA Small Station of the Year award 2024: Wemyss Bay (ScotRail)

Wemyss Bay (ScotRail) won the 2024 Small Station of the Year award in the National Rail Awards.
Features 16 Sep

NRA Medium Station of the Year 2024: University (Birmingham)

The 2024 award for Medium Station of the Year in the National Rail awards went to University (Birmingham), West Midlands Trains.
Features 16 Sep

NRA Large Station of the Year award: Cambridge (Greater Anglia)

Cambridge (Greater Anglia) won the Large Station of the Year award in the National Rail Awards 2024.
Features 16 Sep

NRA Major Station of the Year 2024: Glasgow Queen Street (ScotRail)

Glasgow Queen Street (ScotRail) won the Major Station of the Year award in the National Rail Awards 2024.
Features 16 Sep

NRA Passenger Operator of the Year award 2024: Greater Anglia

The Passenger Operator of the Year award went to Greater Anglia in this year's National Rail Awards.
Features 16 Sep

NRA Outstanding Contribution to Society winner 2024: Carmichael UK

Carmicahel UK won the Outstanding Contribution to Society award in the National Rail Awards 2024.
Features 16 Sep

NRA Great Place to Work award winner 2024: Hull Trains

Hull Trains won the Great Place to Work award in the 2024 National Rail Awards.

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News

National Rail Awards 2024: the results (more pictures added)

Full results from RAIL’s 2024 National Rail Awards, Britain’s biggest and most respected rail awards which recognise and reward people, companies and initiatives that demonstrate innovation and excellence.

Train crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct with Ingleborough beyond Yorkshire Dales National Park England. ALAMY

Opinion

RAIL opinion: Aim high for leisure travel

Rail should be our first choice, but our faith must be restored.

UK's first Intercity battery train hits the tracks

Main line tests have started on the nation's first intercity battery train. The class 802 bi-mode unit has seen one of its engines replaced and retrofitted with batteries, a first for the UK rail network.

The potential of Britain’s scenic lines is appreciated - and taken advantage of - by private operators such as Locomotive Services Limited, which runs ‘Midland Pullman’ HST excursions. On March 22 2022, 43055 leads 43046 along the shores of stunning Loch Carron, while running between Kyle of Lochalsh and Inverness. JAMIE SQUIBBS.

Features

How to grow off-peak leisure travel by rail

Non-commuter lines are experiencing an upswing in fortunes, but the UK lags behind mainland Europe when it comes to value for money and accessibility.