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Investigation into a fatal accident involving a young person at Chestnut Grove footpath crossing, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, 26 November 2025.
With fares frozen, a bold new look and fundamental reforms becoming law, government is building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of.
Train operators in public ownership are demonstrating they are putting passengers first, by delivering customer improvements.
Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn plan direct London–Germany high-speed rail by early 2030s, making travel greener and easier.
The transformed station will improve links between Wales and the rest of the UK, breaking down barriers to travel and jobs.
Overspeeding incident at Grantham South Junction, Lincolnshire, 26 September 2025.
Alex Hynes appointed CEO of DFTO to lead rail reform, as more operators move into public ownership ahead of Great British Railways launch.
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters.
Latest proposals for East West Rail reflect government’s commitment to delivering improved connectivity for communities in the Oxford-Cambridge region.
East West Rail confirms next phase of construction, boosting Oxford-Cambridge links with more frequent trains, new stations and major economic growth.
Buying tickets will be more convenient, more accessible and more flexible, ensuring passengers can get the best fares.
Investigation into the derailment of a passenger train at Shap, Cumbria, 3 November 2025.
Quick thinking and selfless responses undoubtedly saved lives.
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.
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