The Bank branch of the London Underground’s Northern Line has reopened after a 17-week closure, and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was at Bank station yesterday to celebrate the event. The closure was part of a wider scheme to increase capacity at Bank by 40 per cent, and the
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Government preparing ’emergency measures’ as strike ballot continues
Emergency plans are reported to be under discussion at Cabinet level ahead of a possible national rail strike. The RMT is currently balloting 40,000 staff at Network Rail and train operators in protest at job losses and pay falling well below the inflation rate. Rail freight disruption could hamper the
Railway braces for weekend changes
This weekend will see many new timetables introduced when summer schedules begin on Sunday. Train operators are urging their passengers to check before travelling, in the case the times of their trains have been altered. One of the many changes includes the doubling of service frequencies on the recently-reopened Dartmoor Line
Railway inspectors give final green light to Elizabeth Line
Peterborough train travelled three times line speed over points
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has confirmed speculation that a London-bound Lumo service passing through Peterborough on 17 April lurched sideways, slightly injuring some passengers, because the train was being driven well over the permitted speed. The incident, at 10.20, involved the 08.20 from Newcastle to London King’s Cross, which passed
More transport devolution called for
The Urban Transport Group, which represents city region transport authorities, has responded to the Queen’s Speech by calling for more devolution. UTG director Jonathan Bray said: ‘We welcome today’s announcement of a new Transport Bill which, if true to the Government’s wider devolutionary objectives, should provide an opportunity to deepen
Queen’s speech leaves GBR plans vague
The Railway Industry Association has welcomed the Transport Bill announced in the Queen's Speech, which includes plans to ‘improve’ the railway industry. Prince Charles said: ‘Her Majesty's Government will improve transport across the United Kingdom, delivering safer, cleaner services and enabling more innovation. Legislation will be introduced to modernise rail services
Railways Bill due in Queen’s Speech
A Bill to authorise the creation of Great British Railways is expected to be included in the Queen’s Speech this morning at the State Opening of Parliament. The government’s plans will be announced by Prince Charles, because his mother’s health is preventing her making the speech in person for the
TransPennine Express braces for another strike
Train services on some routes in the north of England will be disrupted again this weekend, as the RMT stages a further Sunday strike of conductors in its continuing dispute with TransPennine Express over rest day and Sunday pay. TPE customer experience director Kathryn O’Brien said it was ‘really disappointing







