Working together we are replacing half of Britain's trains new for old
New trains and services being rolled out across Britain
Below are press releases from rail companies across Britain promoting the introduction of new trains and services, these are all part of our plan to replace half of the country's train fleet new for old, with 8,000 new carriages being introduced by the mid 2020s.
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Grand Central urges passengers to reserve festive travel nowLong-distance train operator Grand Central has confirmed its trains will run again from early December and has urged...
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New equipment reduces CO2 emissions at Greater Anglia stationsGreater Anglia has saved more than 650 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the atmosphere, after installing...
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Network Rail and White Ribbon UK partner to tackle domestic abuseNetwork Rail, the owner and operator of Britain’s rail network, has been approved as a White Ribbon UK-accredited...
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ScotRail continues fight against Covid-19, as revealed in new videoA new video is showcasing the work ScotRail staff have put in to keeping customers and colleagues safe and moving during the...
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East Midlands Railway and city firm to design new train interiorsEast Midlands Railways (EMR) has chosen to work with a Derby supplier to create the interiors for its new Aurora...
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'Lifesaving' Rail to Refuge scheme extended until March 2021Train companies are extending free train travel for survivors of domestic abuse until the end of March next year. The move...
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Avanti West Coast makes Friday an ‘off peak’ dayAvanti West Coast has removed Friday morning peak restrictions on long distance journeys to and from London Euston starting...
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Former Underground District Line trains swap city for island lifeThe first of the fully refurbished, high specification fleet has arrived on the Isle of Wight, marking a significant milestone...
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Bombardier signs contract extension for Arriva CrossCountryGlobal mobility solution provider Bombardier Transportation has announced today that it has signed a three-year extension to...
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Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern test negative for COVIDIndependent laboratory results show that Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern trains are testing negative for Covid-19 over...
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Covid-19 vaccine sparks interest in domestic travel to visit familyThe first place Brits will travel once the COVID-19 vaccine is available is to see their friends and family, new research from...
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A night shift with Metro’s orange army of maintenance workersKeeping the Metro system in tip top condition is all in a night’s work for the Nexus maintenance teams. A typical night shift...
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Transport for Wales to launch Capacity Checker for social distancingTransport for Wales is launching Capacity Checker, helping customers check before they travel which trains may have most space...
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West Midlands passengers invited to join webinar on future of railWest Midlands Railway (WMR) passengers are being invited to join a webinar discussing the future of rail featuring leading...
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Southeastern enhances Seatfinder to enable safe travelFollowing the initial success of its SeatFinder tool introduced in September, Southeastern is rolling out new features to help...
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East Midlands Railway introduces first of new regional train fleetEast Midlands Railway (EMR) has introduced the first train of its new regional fleet. The Class 170 “Turbostars”, which will...
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‘Poppies to Paddington’ operation for Remembrance DaySwathes of poppy wreaths will be placed on Great Western Railway trains and carried to London Paddington station on...
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LNER recognises those who have servedLondon North Eastern Railway (LNER) is proud to reveal a special Azuma train in recognition of all those who have served and...
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Avanti to transform Motherwell services with major timetable boostAvanti West Coast set to deliver most significant increase in cross-border rail services for Motherwell in decades, following...
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Mobility scooter users given greater freedom on Northern trainsScooter users will be able to travel to and from more than 100 stations across the Northern network as a new accessibility...
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Merseyrail launches new forum to improve accessibility servicesMerseyrail has teamed up with Network Rail and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to launch a new accessibility...
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Avanti West Coast launches £2.2m fund to support communitiesAvanti West Coast has launched a new £2.2m fund to encourage ideas to improve stations and local communities along its...
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Best September performance since start of Abellio franchiseAcross Scotland, 92.3 per cent of ScotRail trains met the rail industry standard public performance measure (PPM) in the...
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E-tickets will help Southern Railway passengers socially distanceMore passengers than ever before can now travel with e-tickets on Southern Railway, helping people socially distance,...
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First look inside ScotRail’s active travel carriagesScotRail has unveiled the interior design for its first active travel carriage, designated for carrying bikes and large...
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Transformation of the Welsh transport network continuesIn the context of the unprecedented challenges of Covid-19, Transport for Wales (TfW), Keolis and Amey have today taken the...
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HS1 becomes first railway to run entirely on renewable energyAs the high-speed railway linking London, Kent and the Channel Tunnel, we're on track to becoming the first UK railway to run...
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Brits choose sustainable travel by keeping localCovid has changed the way Brits holiday, as nearly a quarter (24%) reveal they intend to go on more staycations than trips...
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Bombadier signs 3 year contract with CrossCountryGlobal mobility solution provider Bombardier Transportation has announced that it has signed a three-year extension to its...
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GA's new regional trains drive continued improvement in punctualityOver 95% of Greater Anglia’s trains ran on time last month, new figures reveal. Greater Anglia’s latest performance results...
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Nearly 60 new jobs created across the northTransPennine Express is pleased to announce an investment of £1.7million in further enhancing our existing cleaning...
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Last chance to have your say: MetroTyne and Wear Metro customers have responded in record numbers to a unique opportunity to shape the design of a £362m new...
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New technology for autumn in WalesTransport for Wales and Network Rail are using creative new technology and innovation to help keep rail services running this...
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High Speed 2: Autumn update to parliamentThe government intends HS2 to become the spine of the country’s transport network, bringing our biggest cities closer...
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Avanti West Coast announces the name of its new Pride Train: ProgressProgress is the name of Avanti West Coast’s Pride Train, which is now in regular service across the West Coast Main...
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Transport for Wales celebrates carbon footprint reductionTransport for Wales is marking Clean Air Day by celebrating its achievements in reducing its carbon footprint as part of its...
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Over 4,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved on Great Northern trainsGreat Northern’s new Hertfordshire trains have already generated enough electricity through their brakes to power the...
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GB Railfreight agrees deal for five new Class 66 locosGBRf is pleased to announce an agreement to bring an additional five Class 66 locomotives from Germany in cooperation with...
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Stronger links between HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail exploredExpansion of Manchester’s Piccadilly and Airport stations and an extra rail connection from Crewe to the North are among a...
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CrossCountry goes further to help customers travel with confidenceLong distance train operator CrossCountry, part of the Arriva Group, has launched an innovative way for customers to...
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Stadler takes over Metro fleet maintenance & Gosforth depotThe Swiss train builder Stadler has formally taken over the maintenance of the Tyne and Wear Metro train fleet and its...
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EMR supports communities by collaborating with local food suppliersEast Midlands Railway is supporting local businesses by adding locally produced snacks to their new First Class food offering;...
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Governance of the Crossrail programme transfers to TfLDelivery of the Elizabeth line is now in its complex final stages with a comprehensive plan to complete the railway focused on...
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Hot food returns as LNER further enhances onboard cateringLNER will be serving a selection of hot food from 30 September as catering services continue to be reintroduced. Customers in...
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Scotland's Railway hits key punctuality milestoneTrain punctuality on Scotland’s Railway has reached its highest level since 2018, according to new figures published at the...
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Diolch am deithio gyda Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast, with the support of the Welsh Language Commissioner, has introduced Welsh language announcements and...
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Greater Anglia’s new trains recognised for accessibility innovationGreater Anglia’s fleet of new Stadler bi-mode trains has been recognised for a design innovation that makes getting on and off...
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BBC and GWR celebrate Make a Difference SuperstarsTwo community heroes from Somerset who selflessly helped others at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic are to have their names...
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Work begins on Class 380 train ‘makeover’ScotRail has begun work to refurbish its fleet of Class 380 electric trains ahead of their 10-year anniversary later in the...
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Merseyrail issues travel advice to passengers following local lockdownFollowing the announcement of further restrictions affecting parts of the Liverpool City Region, Merseyrail has issued travel...
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Heathrow Express to lift Peak and Off-Peak restrictionsHeathrow Express is announcing greater ticket flexibility as part of their fully digital future, gearing up for customers...
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LNER opens nominations for the customer choice awardsCustomers can now nominate staff members from along the iconic East Coast route who have given outstanding customer service....
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GTR and Porterbrook announce £55 million fleet modernisation programmeGovia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Porterbrook, the owner of trains leased by the operator, have announced a five-year, £55...
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Arriva train companies to business travelers: it’s ‘Good To Go’ by railPutting the train back at the heart of business travel is the aim of three UK train operators who are backing a new customer...
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GWR realises ambition for three trains an hour on North Downs lineGreat Western Railway has today started to introduce a third hourly train service on the North Downs line, realising ambitions...
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Nexus embarks on its biggest ever Metro driver training schoolThe Tyne and Wear Metro is to embark on its biggest ever driver training school after recruitment was halted earlier this year...
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‘Eurostar For Business’ platform launches to support business travelEurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, is launching an exclusive new booking platform for...
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Sneak peek of brand new electric train fleet for BirminghamRail passengers in the West Midlands have been given a sneak peek of the brand new electric train fleet which is set to...
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New travel centre at York Station opens to customersLondon North Eastern Railway (LNER) has officially opened a new Travel Centre at York Station. The Travel Centre has been...
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Avanti West Coast uses coasting to keep trains movingAvanti West Coast has operated its Pendolino fleet without power under damaged overhead wires for the first time in order to...
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