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Joint working between the UK and Wales will support the delivery of a modern, integrated railway that works for all passengers.
The Railways Bill will help create Great British Railways (GBR) – a new, publicly owned company that prioritises passengers and their experiences.
RAIB has today released its report into a pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing, London Borough of Croydon, 23 January 2025.
Bill includes fare and ticketing reform and a strengthened passenger watchdog to create a better, more inclusive railway for all.
Passengers can sign up for the rail digital ticketing trials on Northern's website.
Investigation into a near miss between a train and ground staff at Washwood Heath, Birmingham, 18 September 2025.
Investigation into a serious injury to a child at Crossacres tram stop, Manchester, 7 October 2025.
New station will unlock thousands of new houses and create over 2,000 jobs in the East of England.
Near miss between a passenger train and a van near to Millbrook, Bedfordshire, 25 September 2025.
Today, 17 October 2025, RAIB marks 20 years of independently investigating accidents and incidents on the UK railway.
Greater Anglia's railway services transferred into public ownership on 12 October 2025.
Greater Anglia services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).
Greater Anglia's rail services will become the third to enter public ownership on Sunday 12 October 2025.
We're looking for people who are interested in making a significant contribution to railway safety in the United Kingdom to join our team
Passengers can now sign up for Northern Train's digital ticketing trial.
West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways set to integrate into Great British Railways.
Near miss between a passenger train and possession support staff between Blackfriars and London Bridge, 30 July 2025.
New design makes the British Transport Police’s 61016 number clearer plus additional funding for CCTV at railway stations.
Improved safety measures and increased support for people in crisis will help rail industry prevent and respond to traumatic events.
Winning projects focus on improving safety on rail platforms and enhancing passenger safety across the UK.
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