Train passengers in England and Wales will be hit with the largest fare rises in nearly a decade from Tuesday.
Read more
Tag: Rail Delivery Group
Rail firms defend decision to axe hundreds of trains
Rail firms have defended their decision to axe hundreds of daily trains amid coronavirus-related staff shortages.
Read more
Widespread train cancellations as pandemic causes staff shortages
Rail operators have blamed coronavirus-related staff shortages for widespread cancellations during the Christmas getaway.
Read more
Original National Rail artist criticises new green logo ahead of COP26
Gerry Barney, the designer of the British Rail logo, has warned against an attempt to give the logo a green makeover.
Read more
Rail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage
The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage.
Read more
Rail industry urges workers to return to commuting by train
There could be long-term damaging effects on city centres and High Streets unless workers return to commuting by train, new research warns.
Read more
Train passengers offered journey updates via WhatsApp
Rail passengers in the UK can now receive alerts by WhatsApp when their train is delayed or cancelled.
Read more
Demand for rail travel back to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels
Demand for rail travel has reached two-thirds of normal levels for the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, new figures have revealed.
Read more
No train operators will require masks in England from July 19
No domestic train operators will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from July 19, according to industry bodies.
Read more
Government urged to avoid ‘stigma’ around public transport
Any relaxation of requirements for face coverings and social distancing in England from June 21 must apply to public transport to avoid it facing a “stigma”, an industry body has claimed.
Read more
