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RAIB has today released its report into an unsafe movement of locomotives being coupled on the Bluebell Railway, East Sussex, 9 August 2025.
Collision between passenger trains near Elstow, Bedfordshire, 19 June 2026.
Disabled passengers and families are set to benefit from unassisted level boarding as the standard on new Great British Railways (GBR) trains.
Andy Lewis has been appointed as the new Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents.
Passengers will benefit from more reliable trains, better connectivity and a greener railway across the UK.
From 7 March 2027, Avanti West Coast's services will be nationalised to improve infrastructure, cut delays and improve the passenger experience.
Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership with more daily services and more reliable journeys.
Investigation into a collision between a train and a delivery van at Martin Lane user worked level crossing, Lancashire, 29 August 2026.
From 20 September 2026, if a train is cancelled, passengers can get on another operator’s service and carry on their journey without paying again.
Bereaved military family members can travel for free on National Rail services to attend Remembrance events between 7 and 8 November 2026.
Near miss between a passenger train and a telehandler at Hopperton Old Station user worked crossing, North Yorkshire, 27 August 2026
£1 billion investment in 29 new British-built battery-electric trains will deliver faster, more reliable journeys across the North, supporting 6,000 UK jobs and boosting capacity.
Thameslink will upgrade its standard class seat cushions from 2027 to give millions of passengers a more comfortable commute.
Government sets a new rail freight target to help businesses move more goods by rail, strengthen supply chains and support economic growth.
Investigation into the derailment of a passenger train at Wickford, Essex, 14 August 2026.
High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd Chair, Mike Brown, responds to the second Residents' & Construction Commissioner’s report.
This change to the law means 18-year-olds can now apply to become train drivers, tackling train driver shortages and helping young people into stable, skilled and well-paid jobs.
Investigation into the derailment of a passenger train at Lewes, East Sussex, 13 August 2026.
Expanded ticketing trials are open to all passengers on Northern Railway's 2 northern routes and include the Leicester to Nottingham, via Derby route.
From 17 August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18.
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